12/16/2015
Three Gulf Arab states raise rates, others to follow as currencies pressured
The central banks of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain announced hikes of a quarter of a percentage point in key official rates.
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12/15/2015
China, U.A.E. Set Up $10 Billion Joint Investment Fund
Deal to strengthen link between China and Middle East will focus on direct equity investments in both regions
12/15/2015
Arzan Wealth advises on second office acquisition in Norway
The real estate market is very liquid and has been attracting increasing global capital flows.
12/15/2015
AXIS Capital Subsidiary Granted License to Establish Dubai Office
The AXIS Re SE Dubai Representative Office will focus on marketing accident and health specialty reinsurance in the Middle East and Africa.
12/14/2015
Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah set for LA-style ‘super villas’
The trend for lavish villas and mansions has already proven to be controversial in Los Angeles
12/09/2015
Here's one area in London that's safe bet for investors
Mayfair attracting Middle East investors amid falling oil and gold prices
12/08/2015
Sigma Capital to raise issued capital to EGP 100m in 2016
Sigma will increase its issued capital from EGP 69m to EGP 100m in 2016
12/04/2015
Qatar's Barwa Bank lists $2 billion sukuk programme on Irish exchange
Qatar's Barwa Bank has listed a $2 billion Islamic bonds programme on the Irish Stock Exchange, taking the lender a step closer to tapping the sukuk market for the first time.
12/03/2015
AUB hosts a seminar on real estate investment opportunities in London
They highlighted development opportunities arising in the Greater London area
12/02/2015
SABB wins "Best Cash Management Bank in Saudi Arabia"
SABB has been recognized by Euromoney as "The Best Cash Management Provider in Saudi Arabia for 2015" for the eighth consecutive year.
12/02/2015
World Islamic Banking Conference gathers global Islamic financial ecosystem in Bahrain
Governors, Ministers, C-level bankers & asset managers, fintech entrepreneurs, institutional investors, social entrepreneurs, services providers, socially responsible investors, and academics converged at Islamic finance's longest-running gatheri
12/01/2015
Boutique M&A advisories usurp big boys' turf
C.H. Stirling is planning to raise $27 million of fresh capital and triple its staff by next summer.
12/01/2015
Mideast funds a bit more positive on stocks, bearish on bonds
Improved valuations in several markets are the main reason; since last month’s survey was published
12/01/2015
Foreign direct investment becomes a priority for the UAE
The UAE maintains a position as the major trade and investment hub for a large geographic region
12/01/2015
SICO announces changes to its regional fund portfolio
During the five-year post-financial crisis period of April 9008 to March 9013, the Fund’s return was minus 9.9 per cent
11/30/2015
Saudi developer secures funds to complete world's tallest tower
The Saudi developer behind plans for the world's tallest building said on Sunday it had secured financing to complete the record-breaking project.
11/30/2015
Nexus Group Expansion Continues in 2016
Region's Largest Insurance Broker Observes Shift Toward Protection Schemes, and Demonstrates Strong Overall Business Growth
11/30/2015
UAE’s KBBO Group hires banks for Centurion London listing
Privately-owned KBBO plans to sell up to 40% of Centurion Partners in an initial public offering planned for the first half of 2016
11/27/2015
Blackstone Sells Midtown’s London Hotel to Abu Dhabi Fund For $382M
The private equity firm has sold the London Hotel in Midtown to sovereign wealth fund for $382 million to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
11/27/2015
Zurich to scale back general insurance business in the Middle East
Subject to an assessment of contractual obligations, existing portfolios in this business will be put into run off.