04/11/2016
HSBC, Citigroup Among Those Directly Investing in Saudi Stocks
The disclosure is part of the CMA’s plan to raise governance and transparency standards and increase the level of communication with investors.
Alternative Investments
04/10/2016
Dubai Developer of World's Tallest Tower Going to New Heights
Dubai, the Gulf’s tourist and business hub, is developing hotels and entertainment projects as it aims to attract 20 million tourists annually by 2020
04/08/2016
GCC banking revenue growth slows in 2015 in era of cheap oil
The BCG report added that 2015 saw patterns that have rarely been witnessed in the last six years - operating costs growing by only six percent, below revenue growth rates.
04/08/2016
A bridge between the east and west
Istanbul’s surging population growth, coupled with the influx of new-build property, will keep its real estate market at the forefront of many investors’ minds.
04/08/2016
Interview-Dubai's National Bonds eyes expansion in Saudi Arabia
A Dubai government-owned sharia-compliant investment company, said it is eyeing expansion into the rest of the Gulf region and has appointed a firm to evaluate launching in Saudi Arabia by 2017.
04/07/2016
SEDCO Capital Announces the Successful Closing of the SEDCO Capital Real Estate Income Fund II
This fund continues SEDCO Capital 's strategy in providing unique and well managed real estate investment products to investors.
04/07/2016
2016 GCC Roadshow
The lunchtime events will offer key insights into a number of recent trends, such as the increase in GCC investors investing in UK real estate.
04/06/2016
Boursa Kuwait Securities Company confirms readiness to assume Kuwait Stock Exchange operations by end of month
Mr. Khaled Abdulrazaq Al Khaled, Chairman and CEO BKSC BKSC holds Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting
04/06/2016
Qatari firm plans to convert US embassy in London to luxury hotel
Qatari Diar is also undertaking a $2bn rental venture in the UK capital
04/06/2016
Driving more succession planning certainty in Dubai
Dubai has implemented a novel succession planning solution, a first-of-its-kind in the Middle East and North Africa region for non-Muslims - the new DIFC Wills and Probate Registry.
04/06/2016
Ahli Bank Qatar guides fordebut around 40bp back of IBQ
Ahli Bank Qatar has released initial price guidance for its debut bonda Reg S dollar benchmark, at 275bp area overmid-swaps.
04/06/2016
Kuwait sets KD 2 bln in sukuk, bond issue – Bid to cover part of budget deficit
The KD 2 billion issuance will be divided equally between conventional and Islamic bonds (sukuk), and a total of KD 6 billion of the deficit will eventually be covered by bond issues with the rest covered by reserve drawdowns, Al Arabiya reported.
04/06/2016
Qatar's Ahli Bank sets final spread for $500 mln debut bond issue
Ahli Bank drew $1.2 billion in orders.
04/05/2016
KAMCO ranked first in Kuwait for managing issuances of fixed income instruments
KAMCO’s Chief Investment Officer, Mr Khaled Fouad, said, “This is yet another representation of KAMCO’s prominent position in the local and regional market.
04/04/2016
Chestertons closes AED 610 million worth of property sales
Middle East investors account for over 70% of total London property sales and nearly 40% of UAE property sales; current AED 185 million portfolio to fuel further expansion
04/04/2016
Gulf markets retreat as oil tumbles again; Egypt ends flat
Investors uncertain over Saudi economic plan
04/04/2016
Yas Island turning into key Abu Dhabi residential hub
Yas Island, a man-made island developed by UAE-based Aldar Properties in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is slowly evolving from being a pure entertainment and leisure destination into a destination for living as well as tourism.
04/01/2016
Abu Dhabi developer reveals plans for UAE's largest aquarium
The attraction will "absolutely" be bigger than the Dubai Mall's, according to reports
03/31/2016
HSBC Among Banks Lending Bahrain $570 Million for Energy
Bahrain, the smallest oil producer in the Persian Gulf, pumps most of its crude from a field it shares with Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter.
03/31/2016
Qatar International Islamic Bank plans Tier 1 Sukuk issue
In a statement to Qatar Stock Exchange on 30 March it was revealed that Qatar International Islamic Bank is planning a Sukuk issue of up to QAR 3 billion.