08/03/2015
International Monetary Fund increases MENA presence
In the case of Iraq, the economy has actually been hit by two separate shocks which are undermining balance of payments stability.
Alternative Investments
07/31/2015
Israeli stock exchange gets members' approval to become for-profit
Many other stock exchanges around the world are profit-making bodies.
07/29/2015
Renaissance Group prices $125 million 7.9 per cent dual-currency perpetual bond
Renaissance Group successfully priced a dual-currency subordinated perpetual bond issuance. An aggregate issue size of $125 million was raised through a wholly owned overseas subsidiary of Renaissance, the proceeds will be used to finance the repurchase o
07/29/2015
Ibdar Bank exits Bahrain Sakan Development
Ibdar Bank today announced the successful exit from its $30 million construction arm Sakan Development Company.
07/29/2015
Ibdar Bank exits Bahrain Sakan Development
Ibdar Bank today announced the successful exit from its $30 million construction arm Sakan Development Company.
07/28/2015
Greenstone Equity in tie-up with Multiples to woo investors
Renuka Ramnath, Founder of Multiples Alternate Asset Management Private Limited
07/27/2015
Warba Bank invests in US residential real estate
'The Nathaniel' in New York acquired by real estate fund in which Warba Bank is early investor
07/27/2015
Warba Bank invests in US real estate
The process was made through a fund where the bank is a main investor
07/27/2015
Centaur Asset Management Wins Award for "Best Open-Ended Litigation Fund Manager" at the 2015 Alternative Investment Awards
The Centaur Asset Management investment team provides investment strategies, structuring, advice and ongoing management
07/26/2015
UAE Exchange partners SunGard to automate treasury and drive growth
The company has tied up with SunGard, one of the world's leading financial software companies, to fully automate its treasury operations and thereby, drive its operational growth globally.
07/26/2015
Commercial Bank and QDB sign New Al Dhameen Program Agreement
This will allowCommercial Bank to take the necessary decisions without referring back to QDB .
07/26/2015
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority buying Irish hotels
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is rumoured to be backing a US $170 million bid to buy the seven-acre Dublin site, including two hotels.
07/24/2015
All NRIs can now invest in pension scheme
Indian expatriates in the UAE have warmly welcomed their government's "historic" decision to allow Non-Resident Indians to invest in their home country's National Pension System.
07/23/2015
Petrochem lifts Saudi market; Tadawul gains 0.5%
Most major Middle East stock markets rose on Wednesday on positive second-quarter earnings and news that the UAE would cut domestic diesel prices.
07/23/2015
Bahraini insurer ARIG plans full ownership of Takaful Re
Bahrain's Arab Insurance Group is in discussions to take full ownership of Dubai-based Islamic reinsurer Takaful Re , as regulatory moves add pressure on firms in the overcrowded Gulf insurance sector to consolidate.
07/23/2015
MenaŃorp Now Offers Trading on DGCX via MetaTrader 5
The decision of launching MetaTrader 5 by Menacorp signifies the strengthening of the broker's position in the region offering advanced trading technology.
07/23/2015
Iran banking sector has room for JVs with foreign investors - deputy central bank governor
Iran's financial sector offers opportunities for cooperation between domestic banks and foreign investors
07/20/2015
BPL Global targets further growth with Dubai office opening
Berry Palmer & Lyle Ltd, the specialist credit and political risk insurance broker, today announced that it will open a representative office in Dubai.
07/20/2015
Eskan Bank mandates SICO to list debut REIT
Eskan Bank’s REIT will consist of two income-generating and unleveraged properties currently owned by Bahrain Property Musharaka Trust
07/19/2015
Saudi finances weaken as foreign exchange reserves slide
Outflows are now running at 8 per cent of GDP, a swing of 14 per cent of GDP.