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.
Alternative Investments
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
09/14/2015
Turkey to grow into global financial hub with help of Dubai investors
Biggest advantages for investors are that 100 per cent ownership is allowed and residential permits automatically offered
09/14/2015
DIFC seeks to attract Chinese investors with expansion plans
The DIFC delegation is visiting China to meet prospective clients in banking, capital markets, insurance and wealth management.
09/14/2015
A New Way To Trade
These asset classes are not well served in this region,
09/14/2015
Dubai FDI presents emirate's prospects to Portuguese investors in three cities
Ahli added that Dubai's focus on competitiveness and innovation together with Portugal's capabilities in the industrial, agriculture and tourism sectors can create a win-win partnership.
09/10/2015
Bahrain's Premier Business address announces strategic partnership at Cityscape Global in Dubai
This is a great time to take advantage of Bahrain's dynamic and liberal business environment
09/10/2015
Construction projects increasing buyers' will to settle in Turkey
The company, which attracts investors from Middle Eastern and Gulf countries especially, is popular in Turkey, and it recorded the highest number of sales even during times of crisis.
09/09/2015
Bader Al Darwish wins big at Arabian Business Qatar awards
Other companies to receive awards included RasGas, for CSR; Anantara, for hospitality; Gulf Drilling International, for industry; and N-KOM, for transport. Vodafone Qatar won the Telecoms Company of the Year award, while Contractor of the Year went to Urb
09/09/2015
IG Group opens first Middle East office in Dubai
Commenting on the opening of IG's Dubai office, Peter Hetherington, Interim CEO of IG Group, said: "We are delighted to open our office in Dubai serving experienced investors in the UAE and the wider Middle East region.
09/08/2015
Lebanese Finance Ministry re-proposes plan to incorporate Beirut Stock Exchange
The deadline is overdue by two years, notes Byblos Bank.
09/08/2015
EFG Hermes: International investors will look at MENA opportunities amid turmoil in global markets
Global fund managers looking for ports amid ongoing storms in emerging markets will find opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa, the CEO of top regional investment bank EFG Hermes said today in London at the opening of the largest MENA-focused
09/07/2015
Former Arabtec chief executive plans return to UAE property market
Mr Ismaik previously had designs on the region’s housing markets during his period as the chief executive of Arabtec.
09/06/2015
Dubai’s most expensive apartment
The penthouse comes with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, plus 12 parking spaces.
09/06/2015
Doha Bank partners with India’s Reliance Group
The relationship-based model has been designed with a revolutionary approach between Doha Bank and Reliance Group which has been engaged in pivotal roles in the ongoing economic transformation of India.
09/06/2015
Jordan to unveil new reforms to spur investment –– Minister
Jordan managed to turn challenges into opportunities
09/04/2015
Qatari luxury shop looking to sublease space on Madison
Gold Coast" store sits empty after Qela signed pricey lease last year