10/02/2015
Qatar Exchange announces revisions to QE Indexes
Al Meera Consumer Goods Company will replace Qatari Investors Group in the QE Index with a weight of 1.09 per cent of the Index.
Alternative Investments
10/02/2015
Nikko Asset Management offers fund for ME investors
The firm’s Asia ex-Japan equity strategy, which has been managed by the team since 2006, has an active investment approach based on fundamental research.
10/01/2015
Friends Provident International to exit UK offshore bond market
Aviva-owned Friends Provident International is to withdraw from the UK offshore bond market as part of a restructure that will see the business move within Aviva Asia.
09/30/2015
NBAD wins Best Sukuk House of the Year
This is the 46th industry award NBAD has won year-to-date across its bonds, loans and Sukuk platform - more than any other Middle Eastern bank.
09/29/2015
Buyers from Gulf region showing increased interest in property in Turkey
The data from the Turkish Statistical Institute Turkstat shows the number of international buyers have increased 15.2% year on year.
09/29/2015
'Abu Dhabi state fund may shun RHB rights issue'
Malaysia's markets have been hit this year by a worsening of its trade position due to weak prices for liquefied natural gas exports
09/28/2015
Dubai South Partners with CBRE and JLL to Boost Foreign Investment
The alliance aims to increase the number of foreign investors setting up operations at Dubai South to leverage its growing business ecosystem.
09/28/2015
Saudi Arabia withdraws overseas funds
The central bank is also turning to domestic banks to finance a bond programme to offset the rapid decline in reserves.
09/24/2015
Emirates NDB mulls establishment of Islamic banking unit in RI
Dhani said the bank was planning to invest more than Rp 1 trillion (US$68.7 million) for the future subsidiary.
09/24/2015
Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance partners with England's University of Salford
A special event was held at the BIBF to celebrate the new partnership
09/23/2015
Chinese investors eye real estate in Dubai as China’s property market loses shine
Brokers say annual rental yields in the Middle Eastern hub reach 8 per cent on average, buoyed by strong, stable expatriate demand
09/23/2015
Abu Dhabi Global Market on track to open this year
The ADGM is close to completing the final version of the financial regulations, in consultation with interested parties from the regional and international banking community.
09/22/2015
Leading developer of high-end and luxury residential property issues USD 100 million 'SUKUK'
Emirates NBD Capital Ltd is the Sole Bookrunner and Lead Manager on the transaction
09/21/2015
FDI limit in private sector banks likely to go up
The move will help banks tap overseas markets to enhance their capital base
09/20/2015
QIB-UK offers property market insights for investors
London remains a top international destination for Qatari nationals travelling during Eid al-Adha.
09/18/2015
Qatar's Katara inks deal to buy top Rome hotel for $251m
As part of the deal, the historic hotel will be renovated in the next five years, including a transformation of all guestrooms, as well as upgrades to the hotel's public areas.
09/15/2015
Bahrain Bourse Announces the Launch of Bahrain Islamic Index
Bahrain Islamic Index includes stocks of listed companies that go in line with the Shari´ah compliance.
09/15/2015
Sotheby's International Realty To Expand Luxury Brand Presence Within The Middle East
Increasing our brand presence in the Middle East is yet another example of our commitment to providing the Sotheby's International Realty network's exclusive real estate services in luxury property destinations around the world
09/14/2015
DIFC pledges support to China’s OBOR development initiative
DIFC’s leadership team is visiting Beijing and Shanghai this week
09/14/2015
Masaken Capital eyes secondary Gulf listing -chairman
The offering will involve new shares