09/01/2015
Dubai’s SKAI in $300m funding deal with some of China's biggest banks
The syndicated finance package will be a dual Islamic and conventional facility and is backed by seven financial institutions
Alternative Investments
09/01/2015
Euronext extends global reach to Israel
The agreement will allow Israeli based firms to trade cash and derivatives on the regulated markets operated by Euronext.
09/01/2015
Prince Alwaleed Meets Prime Minister of Slovakia
HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company met with HE Mr. Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia in Bratislava.
08/31/2015
Forum to bolster India, Middle East trade opportunities
The Arab-India Economic Forum would be organised in strategic partnership with the Consulate General of India in Dubai on November 16 and 17.
08/30/2015
Bahrain’s Investcorp says market volatility won’t hit business
It was boosted by earnings from its investments, including exits of which the most prominent was Berlin Packaging, but tempered by a 68.7 per cent drop in hedge fund income.
08/30/2015
KFH-Turkey Wins "Europe's Best Digital Participation Bank" Award from Global Finance
Award Recognizes Bank's Success in Digital Banking Products, Innovative Solutions
08/30/2015
Investors 'upbeat' over Dubai property market
More than 100 local developers will participate in the 14th edition of the event at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8 – 10 September.
08/27/2015
Qatari investors to boost Turkey businesses
They also talked about the prospects of investment opportunities in various trade activities and sectors of the Turkish economy as well as opportunities for the private sector in the both countries.
08/26/2015
EDB to promote Bahrain in China
The visit aims to further strengthen fast-growing trade and business ties between the two countries and promote Bahrain’s unique investment environment.
08/26/2015
Global Finance Returns to Iran
Largely absent from the global financial scene during the sanctions era, Iranian banks and investment houses are beginning to take calls
08/26/2015
Commercial Bank of Dubai plans $750m Tier 1 bond
CBD’s tier 1 ratio — regarded as one of the key indicators of a bank’s health — stood at 16.67 per cent at the end of first half 2015
08/24/2015
Dubai World Islands to get luxury Bentley villas
What’s On has details of fancy new Bentley villas landing on Dubai World Islands next year.
08/23/2015
Dubai property to remain attractive to Chinese buyers despite domestic slowdown
Indeed, property prices in the emirate remain “very reasonable” for Chinese investors compared to their home markets
08/23/2015
Doha Bank sold record 740kg gold in first seven months of this year
Doha Bank is one of the few banks authorized to import gold in Qatar and offers gold bars and mint coins to its customers at a competitive price.
08/23/2015
Khaleeji Commercial Bank Signs Agreement with T'azur Islamic Insurance Company
The agreement aimed to provide Comprehensive and Third Party insurance services for vehicles, property, travel and tourism including other personal insurance products at KHCB 's branch in Budaiya.
08/23/2015
GFH gets regulatory nod to acquire treasury shares
As per the approval, the GFH can execute the acquisition anytime before 90 days
08/21/2015
UAE’s $75bn infrastructure fund comes at the right time for India
Investment of this magnitude is much needed and will ultimately improve the prospects and living standards for millions of people.
08/21/2015
Orient Takaful Insurance to boost investment portfolio June 2017
Orient Takaful Insurance Company has obtained total volume of return on investments estimated at 27.9 million Egyptian pounds
08/21/2015
BDA advises Seera Investment Bank on the divestment of Kosan Crisplant
BDA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Seera and the other shareholders on the transaction.
08/21/2015
Saudi, UAE economic growth forecasts cut for 2016
That suggests oil output could be flat or even slightly lower next year