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Dubai International Financial Centre Reinforces Growth Potential Of Emerging Markets At City Week London

These panels addressed the potential of emerging markets and areas where DIFC has particular expertise.

QFB signs agreement with UK’s property adviser JLL

QFB previously announced the development of a pioneering open architecture private banking platform

Integrated Securities launches trading on GCC and International markets

Not only do our clients now have access to a far more extensive range of trading opportunities and the ability to diversify their portfolios, it also enables them to invest in particular regions and sectors.

Turkish gov't to meet with investors, promote Islamic bond exports

Indicating that the government could evaluate incurring debt as well as sukuk exports over a term longer than five years.

Middle East ready for bigweek as 4 mandate

The Gulf region is on for a record first five months of the year for bond issuance with Qatar, Noor Bank, Etihad and DP World all mandating this week.

Kuwait Hires Oliver Wyman to Advise on Debt Amid Bond Plans

We started going to the local market by the central bank and we are increasing our issuance.

Gulf Bond Sales Return, And This Time It’s None of Your Business

We have seen a significant uptick in the volume of private placement issuance,” said Andy Cairns, the global head of debt origination and distribution at National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC.

Middle East M&A Stars Receive Inaugural Mergermarket Awards

The Awards were presented at a ceremony held at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai.

Bahrain wins Global Best to Invest Award

I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their efforts.

NBE-Dubai In Talks To Revive Investments In Egypt Bourse

The National Bank of Egypt's representative office in Dubai is in talks with some international institutions in a bid to allure new investors to the Egyptian bourse

Gulf Capital Receives ’Best Alternative Investment Firm’ in the Middle East

Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Karim El Solh said: “Over the years, we have grown into becoming one of the largest and most active alternative investment firms in the Middle East.

Fajr Capital completes acquisition of UAE-based food and beverage platform, Cravia

Cravia also recently started operations for the U.S.'s number one better burger brand

Dubai real estate industry, a haven for UK investors, says Dubai Properties

Dubai Property Show London has established itself as a solid platform for UAE based developers to present their latest projects

National Bank of Egypt sells $169 mln worth of special certificates

Egypt has faced a dollar shortage since the 2011 uprising that ended the 30-year rule of Hosni Mubarak put off tourists and foreign investors

Middle East merger activity to continue despite low oil prices – EY

Distressed assets and changing consumer habits expected to drive deal activity in 2016

Aafiya wins ‘Best Insurance TPA Award’

The awards covered a variety of financial services including retail, corporate, investment, private banking, asset management, fund management, finance companies and consultancy practices.

Byblos Bank Acquires Banque Pharaon & Chiha

Byblos Bank was established in 1950, and is one of Lebanon's top three banks

Dubai Chamber calls for stimulating partnerships between UAE, South African businesses

The panel in particular discussed the challenges faced by UAE businesses which included land ownership, transfer of funds, taxes and shortage of power.

Abu Dhabi announces successful issuance of benchmark dual-tranche 5 and 10 years, US$ 5bn bonds

The bonds were significantly oversubscribed, with an aggregate of over 600 orders, exceeding US$17 billion, with strong demand from both international and regional accounts, according to the Department of Finance press release.

UAE growth 'will pick up in medium term'

The team met with Minister of State for Financial Affairs Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Central Bank Governor Mubarak Al Mansoori, senior federal and local government officials, and representatives from the business and financial community.

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