01/09/2017
Malaysia looks to Qatar for investment in tourism, infrastructure
Ambassador says Qataris view Malaysia as a key holiday destination
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01/09/2017
Qatar's Investment Holding Group launches initial public offering
The Investment Holding Group officially announced the pricing of its IPO on the Qatar Stock Exchange. Subscription Applications can now be submitted by individual Qatari citizens, Qatari companies registered in the State of Qatar, or companies incorporate
01/09/2017
National Bank of Abu Dhabi issues $885 mln Formosa bond
Formosa bonds are sold in Taiwan by foreign issuers and denominated in currencies other than the Taiwanese dollar.
01/06/2017
UK to strengthen economic relations with Gulf allies Chancellor
The special UKGCC relationships will not be affected by the Brexit, he affirmed.
01/05/2017
Dubai Investments breaks ground on Mirdif Hills project
Two-phased project expected to be completed by Q4-2018
01/05/2017
NBG likely to sell its insurance unit this year
NBG has agreed to sell its Bulgarian unit, United Bulgarian Bank, to Belgian bank KBC Group in a 610-million-euro deal last week.
01/04/2017
EFG Hermes expands frontier markets division
The rollout will be modelled on firm’s successful push into GCC
01/04/2017
Oman seeks banks' proposals for dual-tenor international bond issue -sources
One source said the government was keeping an open mind on whether the issue would be in the form of conventional bonds or sukuk.
01/04/2017
Dubai-based Abraaj Group in advanced talks to acquire Medall Healthcare
Medall Healthcare’s existing investor Peepul Capital, which owns around 80% of the company, will sell its stake.
01/04/2017
Banque Misr signs agreements worth $1 billion with Chinese groups
The bank is furthermore finalizing its representative branch in Russia, which will make it the first Egyptian bank to be represented in Russia.
01/04/2017
KPMG reports 10.7 per cent growth in the Middle East and South Asia
As part of our strategy, we have also increased investments in Audit with a number of Partner appointments and added more than 300 people to our audit teams across the region.
01/04/2017
Oman Orix raises $25m from regional banks
We are pleased to fund Oman Orix for their Leasing Finance business.
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.