04/18/2018
$260bn investment needed to meet Mena electricity demand
Its latest research report, which this month focuses on the regional power sector, says in the GCC
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04/18/2018
Abraaj offers to resign as manager of $1bn healthcare fund - report
The private equity firm has faced questions from investors about how their money was used
04/18/2018
Global investors to convene in Bahrain to unlock GCC opportunities
Gateway Gulf, will bring together a select group of 500 global investors and CEOs, to be held in Manama, 8-10 May 2018
04/17/2018
Mega-developer gives his picks for biggest growth opportunities in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates (UAE) real estate developer Aldar Properties was founded in 2005 and is now among the largest developers in the emirate.
04/17/2018
Aldar plans Dh10bn Alghadeer extension near Dubai border
First phase of ‘super-affordable’ community comprises 611 homes on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border
04/17/2018
Tel Aviv Bourse Sells 19.9% Stake to Manikay Partners
“The Israeli public should benefit from the success and growth of the Israeli economy,” Ben-Zeev said in a statement announcing the sale plans.
04/17/2018
Tamouh completes towers project in Abu Dhabi
Horizon Towers project, including construction and completion, was overseen by Trojan General Contracting
04/16/2018
Economists say early retirement bill will have negative consequences
This in turn will delay the development plans.
04/16/2018
Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East honored
The winners of the ‘Top CEO Awards’ stand as role models to all members of the region’s business community.
04/16/2018
Gulf investors seek exit opportunity from Pakistan’s banking industry
The group’s other investments in Pakistan include Wateen Telecom, an internet and communications infrastructure company, and Taavun, a real estate developer.
04/15/2018
UAE trading activity slows down as Tadawul rises
Traded value in Dubai has tumbled by 90% to Dh150m but Tadawul traded value jumps 30% to 4b Saudi riyals
04/15/2018
Tel Aviv University Launches $20 Million Early Stage Venture Fund
The fund will manage $20 million, said one person familiar with the matter who spoke with Calcalist on conditions of anonymity.
04/13/2018
World Bank lauds Qatar for assisting countries in projects
The investment incentives and economic diversification strategy adopted by Qatar to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 were discussed.
04/13/2018
Qatar to mark comeback with $12 billion international bond
Saudi Arabia launched a rival $11 billion bond during the same week, in a move seen as an attempt to absorb demand from the market and force Qatar to offer higher yields to attract interest.
04/13/2018
Qatar banks’ assets expand by 9% to $378.9bn
Qatar’s exports expanded 14 percent year-on-year in February 2018
04/12/2018
Saudi Arabia beats Qatar to market with $11 billion bond
Riyadh surprised the market on Tuesday when it announced its plan to complete the transaction within the day
04/12/2018
Qatar markets three-tranche US dollar bond
It is Qatar's first foray into the international bond markets since a spat with its Gulf neighbours erupted last year.
04/11/2018
‘Wall of liquidity’ seen coming into Saudi Arabian equities
Franklin Templeton expects $50 billion of inflows into Saudi equities
04/11/2018
Saudi Aramco and Total to build $9bn petrochemical complex
Front-end engineering and design to begin in the third quarter of 2018
04/11/2018
Funding pressure eases for GCC banks with rising oil prices, Moody's says
Banks will benefit from continued deposit growth over the coming quarters, driven mainly by government deposits