01/04/2017
Oman Orix raises $25m from regional banks
We are pleased to fund Oman Orix for their Leasing Finance business.
Alternative Investments
01/04/2017
India’s HDFC opens insurance unit in Dubai
Sir Gerry Grimstone, chairman Standard Life, highlighted the importance of strong partnerships in the world of insurance business
01/03/2017
Dubai Harbour: Sheikh Mohammed unveils major new project with Middle East’s biggest marina
The 20 million square foot Dubai Harbour project will be developed by Meraas Holding and will contain a 135 metre-high tower, Dubai Lighthouse, that will house a luxury hotel and an observation deck.
01/03/2017
NBK Capital named Regional Equities Manager of the year
The Team has also succeeded to innovate and offer new investment solutions that best fit our clients’ needs.
01/03/2017
Masraf Al Rayan to close brokerage business
Masraf Al Rayan has announced that it will suspend the activities of its Al Rayan Financial Brokerage Company (ARB), along with its licence issued by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority, without giving a reason.
01/02/2017
Saudi likely to tap multiple funding sources to bridge budget gap
External borrowings vital for reducing pressure on domestic liquidity
01/02/2017
Asma Capital in $147million deal with UAE’s Utico
The deal with Utico for a stake in its water business is done through Asma Capital managed IDB Infrastructure Fund II
12/29/2016
Will Chinese currency swap help Egypt face dollar crisis?
On Oct. 1, the Chinese yuan was added to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) basket of currencies
12/29/2016
Selling prime Alpine homes is a breeze
Today, enquiries from Middle Eastern and Asian buyers are commonplace, alongside a broader mix of northern Europeans, including those from Scandinavia and the Benelux nations.
12/29/2016
Oman Arab Bank completes perpetual bonds listing
Oman Arab Bank successfully concluded its issue of OMR-denominated Perpetual Bonds, raising OMR 30 million as Additional Tier 1 capital. The issue will boost the bank’s capital base and increase its capital adequacy ratio. The Investment Management
12/29/2016
United Bank signs partnership protocol with Suez Canal Economic Zone
The bank will participate in financing major projects, and provide credit facilities for investors in the area.
12/28/2016
Global events weigh on Dubai property market sentiment
The UAE property market is heavily reliant on expatriate and international buyers
12/27/2016
Zawaya unveils OMR7million Al Noor luxury project
Sheikh Al Waleed bin Mohamed Al Kindi, chief executive officer of Zawaya Development, said that the project brings together maximum luxury, creative design combining modernity to originality
12/27/2016
Dubai’s Gold Souq feels Indian demonetisation heat
There has been some compensation in the form of Chinese visitors being more active in recent weeks with their gold buying.
12/27/2016
The unstoppable march of Qatar's banks abroad
The footprint of Qatari banks across the world is more than impressive for a country of Qatar's size.
12/27/2016
Noor Capital Markets holds seminar on financial markets
The seminar was presented by Dr Yousef Al-Hadhoud along with Noor CM team and lasted for two days at Radisson Blue Hotel.
12/27/2016
KFH launches ‘investment plans marketing’ campaign
Accumulative sums of money are invested, and clients receive annual investment profits
12/27/2016
Indonesia and Egypt attract Saudi investors
He added that Saudi Arabia is on top of the list of Indonesian commercial transactions in the Middle East.
12/27/2016
OAB Honours 51 Long Service Employees
Regarded as one of Oman’s employers of choice, OAB has a long-standing tradition of acknowledging and celebrating the dedication of its staff.
12/26/2016
QInvest and Maceen Capital sign strategic agreement
The agreement will allow Maceen’s existing clients as well as new qualified investors direct access to QInvest’s asset management and advisory platform