07/24/2017
Saudi finance ministry says domestic sukuk program established
The program has been submitted to the Capital Market Authority, the ministry added without specifying when the first sukuk issue would take place.
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07/24/2017
Real estate and tourism in focus for Dubai as it manages economy
It is no surprise that the catalyst for growth for this year and 2018 will be investments, particularly those related to preparations for Expo 2020.
07/23/2017
How to pick the right health insurance for your dependents in the UAE
From your children to your parents and your maid, here's how to ensure they have the best medical care possible
07/22/2017
London ‘venue of choice’ for Middle East listings
It would be good for Saudi Arabia and for London to form the Western venue for the listing.
07/20/2017
Qatar is facing a $300 billion conundrum
Prices of its natural gas exports slump again.
07/20/2017
Overseas investors eye Scottish city properties
The company now looks after the assets of 44 investors who have bought traditional flats in student areas within Edinburgh and Glasgow with a view to building a property portfolio and renting out their properties to young people.
07/20/2017
UAE leads Arab world in FDI
The investment index focuses on countries' ability to attract FDIs based on the weaknesses and strengths of each nation's economy and existing markets.
07/19/2017
Infrastructure boost from NIIF likely soon; Temasek, Abu Dhabi Investment close to scripting first deal
The NIIF is in an advanced stage of talks with two sovereign wealth funds Temasek Holdings of Singapore and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for investments.
07/17/2017
MidEast buyers snap up 40% of Bahrain-backed London scheme
Paddington Gardens is being developed by Meritas Real Estate and Bahrain’s Ahli United Bank
07/13/2017
Cigna buys general insurer, to Expand in UAE
The news was well received and pushed up the share price by 0.94% in last trading session.
07/13/2017
Sanctions against Qatar push inflation up modestly in June
Consumer prices increased 0.7 percent month-on-month in June this year.
07/13/2017
Bank Muscat net profits fall
Net income from Islamic financing was RO12.4m compared with RO11.76m a year ago.
07/12/2017
Bahrain's Alba eyes expansion with $700m fund
The SERV-covered facilities have 15-year tenor, while the Euler Hermes-covered facility has a 14-year tenor.
07/12/2017
Kuwait Looks To Startups To Drive Growth As Oil Wealth Slows
The private sector has moved towards traditional and safer investments.
07/11/2017
Gulf Navigation targets 300% revenue growth by 2021
Company plans to triple fleet, issue $250m in sukuk
07/11/2017
Andersen Global Initiates Expansion in Egypt
“Client service at the highest level is our top priority and working with professionals that share this mindset is extremely important to us.”
07/11/2017
Selective buying in Dubai stocks as results near
The stock was the most actively traded name on the Dubai bourse.
07/11/2017
United Arab Emirates shares higher at close of trade; DFM General up 0.64%
Advancing stocks outnumbered falling ones by 21 to 10 and 6 ended unchanged.
07/10/2017
Al Ahlia IPO opens for subscription
About 65 per cent of the offered shares have been reserved for small investors applying from a minimum of 1,000 shares to a maximum of 250,000 shares
07/10/2017
Jared Kushner Tried To Get Qatari Billionaire To Invest In Midtown Tower: Report
Kushner sought a $500 million loan to refinance 666 Fifth Avenue — the tarnished jewel of Kushner Companies' real estate portfolio.