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KIB awarded "Best Banking Vision in Kuwait" by CPI Financial

KIB was also named “Best Sharia-Compliant Bank in the Middle East” for the year 2015 by Capital Finance International.

Qatar Wealth Fund buys St Regis SF for $175m

In mid-May it was widely reported that Qatar was in serious talks to buy the St. Regis hotels in New York and San Francisco from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

UAE's Gulf Capital may sell some investments late next year

Economies in the Gulf have been hurt by the slide in oil prices since the middle of 2014.

Ayala, Filinvest eye Middle East projects

ALI and FLI serve as property units of two of the country’s largest conglomerates—Ayala Corp. and Filinvest Development Corp.

QIA is shaping Qatar’s economic future

The strategy of the QIA is to invest its surplus funds in a mixture of asset classes in a variety of places.

Noor Bank wins ‘Best Priority Banking Award’ at Islamic Business & Finance Awards 2016

Noor Bank was initially shortlisted for voting on the website after extensive research on its Priority Banking proposition by CPI Financial’s team of experts.

Saudi SEDCO Capital wins best asset manager 2016 award

SECDO Capital’s success resonates in the relationships we have cultivated with our customers, partners and colleagues through the years.”

First Eagle Investment Management: Active Investing For Today’s Markets

Asset prices are generally high, not low

6 key trends that will shape the UAE real estate industry

The trend of project delays a byproduct of the slowing market conditions in 2016 is likely to continue.

Takaud partnership expands Kuwait’s Ahli Capital client offerings

Al-Mal Investment wins ‘Most Innovative Financial Product’ Award for Takharoj

The Banker Middle East Kuwait Product Awards 2016, one of the region’s leading financial awards

Cheval Residences sees growing GCC investor demand

Cheval Residences is renowned for its collection of luxury serviced apartments and penthouses located in London’s most desirable addresses

HotForex Named Best Forex Broker in Middle East

HotForex to win this award is a clear recognition of their pre-eminence in the global financial community

ADGM attracts over 180 companies, says chairman

13 Financial Services Licence Applications Has Been Approved By ADGM

Middle East Stocks Mostly Gain, Egypt Rises to 8 Yr High in Record Volume on Foreign Buying

Foreign investors were net buyers, according to exchange data reported by Reuters

Qatar and China will strengthen strategic relationship

The Qatari and Chinese governments have decided to improve bilateral relations.

ACIC ‘Lead Manager’ for NIG KD25 million Bond Issuance

The bond will reach maturity after five years with an option to call the bond by the end of the third year.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi becomes market maker for Nasdaq Dubai equity futures

We will continue to build the critical mass of the market’s infrastructure to promote trading activity.

Global reports KWD8.9 million fee revenues, KWD1.6 million net profit for 9M 2016

During 9M 2016, the Asset Management business remained resilient with KWD1.0 billion of assets under management.

World’s Largest Lender ICBC Joins Dubai DGCX as a Settlement Bank

ICBC is the second Chinese bank to be appointed as a settlement bank and will operate through its Abu Dhabi

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