03/15/2018
What's next for GCC family businesses?
These businesses have played a crucial role in securing the region's economic stability, accounting for a major share of businesses in most industries across the region for over a decade now.
Alternative Investments
03/14/2018
Global property investment hits record high thanks to Asian spending spree
On an annual basis, the amount of money spent on property across the world increased by almost 13.3pc, with Asian investors in particular increasing their exposure to most markets.
03/14/2018
Saudi Aramco international listing looks increasingly difficult, say sources
The kingdom is counting on being awarded emerging market status by index complier MSCI in June to help Saudi Aramco attract Western funds
03/14/2018
London realty remains red hot even with Brexit cloud
Mideast investors show no let up in their interest levels for anything out there
03/13/2018
Morocco, Qatar Step up their Cooperation, Sign a Dozen Accords
In this connection, they decided to open shortly a shipping line between Casablanca and Hamed ports to give momentum to trade exchanges between the two countries.
03/13/2018
A home in Dubai: Should expats rent or buy?
Expats have options to own freehold real estate or rent out flats for their stay; which is better?
03/13/2018
DAMAC Properties: Hussain Sajwani’s Secret Behind Living the Luxury
DAMAC is probably one of his most successful projects and this was because of his extraordinary entrepreneurial skills.
03/12/2018
Qatar developing two free zones, says Sheikh Ahmed
The minister expressed his full confidence that Qatar's successful economic policies and balanced growth rates across all sectors have greatly contributed to enhancing investor confidence in the national economy.
03/12/2018
Biggest Dubai Bank Courts Foreigners as It Plans Turkey Bid
The shares gained 13.6 percent, the most in more than three years, to close at 10 dirhams in Dubai. About 18.5 million shares were traded, about 19 times the 3-month daily average, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
03/12/2018
Dubai's Nakheel returns to MIPIM with real estate investment opportunities worth $2.5bln
Nakheel comes to this year’s show with a new range of real estate investment opportunities.
03/12/2018
Investcorp to launch a $100mln Fund for Omani Pension Funds
The Fund will be focused on private equity investments in the US and Europe.
03/12/2018
Mayfair flats go for £100m to mystery Gulf investor
The blockbuster purchase comes despite the waning appetite of overseas investors for luxury London property amid increases to stamp duty and the uncertainty over Brexit.
03/12/2018
Abu Dhabi's Gulf Capital acquires controlling stake in Accumed
The alternative asset management firms continues to build its portfolio of investments across the region
03/12/2018
Bank Muscat's $500mn Euro bond issue oversubscribed more than two times
'The overwhelming response to the Euro bond issuance by Bank Muscat endorses the credibility enjoyed by the flagship bank in Oman.'
03/12/2018
Global Acquires a property in the logistics industry in Germany
The property consists of a warehousing facility spanning over 100 thousand square meters, built to high quality specifications, to cater to the tenant’s requirements.
03/09/2018
GCC Lending Transformation Continues
For the region’s borrowers, strong local partners with a proven track-record on all these fronts will be crucial.
03/08/2018
Dubai developers reach out to cryptocurrency investors
Volatility and lack of regulation keep investors on the sidelines
03/08/2018
Arabia Falcon Insurance IPO opens for subscription
The company has appointed Ubhar Capital as the financial advisor and issue manager for the IPO.
03/08/2018
Bonds help Oman and Bahrain delay reforms
Junk-rated Oman and Bahrain have the weakest finances in the GCC and face making politically unpopular decisions such as freezing public sector employment and cut spending significantly, Bloomberg reported
03/08/2018
Doha Bank and Amwal launch Qatar’s first ETF
Qatari investment firm Amwal acts as the ETF’s fund manager while Doha Bank acts as founder and sponsor.