01/30/2018
Arcapita appointed as adviser for HSBC Saudi Arabia’s US$150 million GCC fund
The fund primarily targets logistics and warehouse assets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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01/30/2018
China's wealth becomes X factor in Dubai realty
These investments and more can make UAE the hub of China's Belt and Road Initiative
01/29/2018
ADIA plans to expand India presence, hire country head
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the world’s second largest sovereign wealth fund, may also set up an office in the country
01/28/2018
Al Ahli Holding Group’s CSR Division Launches ‘Women for Business’ Initiative
Addressing the guests, the French ambassador extended words of support and motivation to the Emirati participants and emphasized on strengthening the relationship between France and UAE.
01/28/2018
Al Mal MENA Equity Fund posts strong returns
The company revamped its investment strategies for UAE & Middle East equities to focus more on dynamics behind companies targeted for investments.
01/25/2018
Dubai’s Shuaa Capital in talks to acquire Kuwait’s Amwal
Shuaa previously acquired an 8 per cent stake in the company in July
01/24/2018
Bank of China looks to finance infrastructure projects in Turkey
One of the world's largest financial institutions, it was the first Chinese bank to enter the Turkish market when it established a representative office in Istanbul in 2011
01/24/2018
Citi gets Saudi go-ahead for investment banking business
US lender was among the banks invited to pitch for roles in the stock market listing of Saudi oil company Aramco
01/24/2018
Emaar Development seeks loan for Dubai project
In November last year, Emaar Development completed the biggest IPO in the United Arab Emirates for three years.
01/23/2018
Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference to debut in February 2018
The event hopes to bring together around 300 hotel investors, owners, developers and operators.
01/23/2018
UAE demand for business loans up marginally in Q4 -central bank
More than 30 percent of respondents reported a moderate tightening of credit standards during the latest quarter while around 60 percent reported no change.
01/23/2018
Biggest US state fund to invest in Middle East via Abu Dhabi-based fund
Alaska Permanent Corporation Fund to seed Middle East, Africa and South Asia McKinley fund
01/23/2018
Ibdar Bank to arrange $1 billion Sukuk issuance
Bahrain-based wholesale Islamic Investment bank, Ibdar Bank, has been mandated to arrange a Sukuk programme of $1 billion, as well as an international rating for the programme.
01/22/2018
NIIF's first investment: A $3 bn fund for logistics biz with UAE's DP World
Will invest in sea and river ports, freight corridors, port-led SEZs, inland container terminals, cold storage
01/22/2018
Wade Adams wins $37m Dubai Industrial Park contract
The $37m contract was awarded in line with the park’s commitment to pre-emptively address growth of the industrial sector in Dubai and the wider UAE.
01/21/2018
SEC signs $2.6bn international syndicated bridge facility with global banks
The line will be one of the longest in Saudi Arabia, with a route length of more than 400km.
01/21/2018
GFH share contracts start Nasdaq Dubai trading
With this, GFH joins 16 other leading UAE-listed companies whose futures already trade on the Nasdaq Dubai market, said a statement from the company.
01/21/2018
Abu Dhabi fund acquires stake in Bahraini investment bank
Goldilocks Investment Company Limited buys a 4.99% stake in GFH Financial Group
01/17/2018
Oman Is Said to Seek $1 Billion to Start Infrastructure Fund
The country is turning to public-private partnerships to plug gaps in its infrastructure program, which is being hindered by tighter government finances.
01/17/2018
Active management strategy pays off for Fisch in 2017
We saw particular interest in our global credit strategies from investors in the Middle East, as they have further embraced the benefits that these offer versus traditional US-focused strategies.