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ENBD REIT eyes wider portfolio footprint in UAE, plans more green initiatives

The Islamic Shari'a compliant REIT has several expansion plans in the pipeline, including diversifying its portfolio through the different asset types

Gateway mulls Saudi, UAE, Egypt deals for $757M fund

The eight-year fund that was started in 2015 can be extended for two years and is seeking gross returns of 2.5

Majid Al Futtaim improves customer experience at mall

“By listening to feedback and powered by innovation, we have implemented award winning services and experiences that demonstrate our commitment to leading in the customer service sphere.”

Abu Dhabi, Qatar among top five global real estate investors: report

That accounts for 7.5 percent of its total assets under management.

Mashreq Bank wins 'Best Contact Center' Award

The Bank is also a recipient of the prestigious 2018 Gallup Great Workplace Award for its commitment to creating a nurturing and engaging work environment.

Egypt Eyes Sovereign Fund By Year End to Shake Up State Assets

Egypt has a wealth of assets and companies that have not been properly used and mismanaged over many years, and we are ready to start a real partnership with the private sector to render them productive and more advanced," Planning Minister Hala El-S

Savills completes acquisition of Cluttons Middle East business

Acquisition gives Savills its first wholly-owned business in the region.

Capital appreciation: Dubai's foreign direct investment rises above 7% in 2017- report

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Franklin Templeton boosts holdings of Gulf bonds, Islamic securities

We find value in many of these emerging-market currencies

Abu Dhabi fund named world's biggest real estate investor

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority said to have property-related assets exceeding $62bn, making up 7.5% of total assets under management

African investors deploy funds in Dubai property

The dollar-pegged market offers a hedge against domestic currency volatility

Kuwait Pension Fund Tries to Force Abraaj Into Bankruptcy

Fund says Dubai private-equity firm can’t repay a $100 million loan

Dubai Land Department unveils virtual realty platform

Bin Mejren said the project covers all real estate transactions, such as buying and selling, as well as real estate market services, including mortgages.

Siege fails to shake confidence of global investors in Qatar

Over 60 countries contributed to the stock of FDI in Qatar at the end of 2017, according to the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics.

Dubai leads global real estate in return on investment with 7-8% annual rental yield as developers lure British buyers

Both cities logged average rental yields of 6.2 percent so far in 2018

Global funds draw almost US$2 trillion net inflows in 2017

It also notes that passive equity funds continued to take market share from their active counterparts across-the-board, with $662 million of inflows.

Tighten corporate governance, Saudi firms urged as MSCI looms

“In terms of the depth of penetration of investor relations and corporate transparency, Saudi Arabia is still quite low on the spectrum,” Tarbuck told Arab News.

AIM business meetings a huge success

The event attracted more than 100 IPAs and free zones, 43 sponsors and supporting partners, 64 media partners and eight knowledge partners, it added.

UAE sovereign wealth fund Mubadala pays $271m for stake in Gazprom oil subsidiary

Abu Dhabi’s state-owned Mubadala Investment Company (MIC) has agreed to pay $271 million for a 44 percent stake

Intesa Sanpaolo and OurCrowd Launch International Alliance

Partnership with ISP’s Innovation Center will promote startup access to capital market

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