10/16/2015
Guide To Middle East ETF Investing
Tumbling oil price has in fact led to the development of the non-oil sector in the Middle East, such as agriculture, banking, finance and tourism.
Alternative Investments
10/13/2015
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Remains Stable in Q3, despite slowdown in government spending and weaker sentiment, According to JLL Real Estate Market Overview
During Q3 it has become clear that the level of domestic government spending will reduce in the short-term, as the government remains cautious and re-allocates funds to regional priorities.
10/12/2015
UAE named world’s third strongest nation brand
A favourable tax regime, strong tourism credentials and low levels of crime have propelled the UAE forward in brand strength rankings
10/12/2015
Northern Trust Chooses Clearstream For Its Fund Custody
Northern Trust, a global leader in wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking, has chosen Clearstream to handle the third-party fund processing of their investment fund activities.
10/11/2015
Gulf Bank wins ‘Best Cash Management Bank’ award
The award itself was based on growth in clients, transaction volume and value
10/11/2015
Alizz Islamic CEO Shaksy wins 'Business Leadership' Hono+ur
The annual World Leadership Congress and Awards brings together top executives in business and ministry with prominent leadership experts from across the globe.
10/07/2015
Areva to Tap China, Gulf Investors in Capital Increase Plan
Funding from private and foreign participants may help secure European Commission approval for Areva’s plan
10/04/2015
Islamic lender closes $19.6m funding deal with London developer
The deal will enable Residence One to complete the acquisition of a property at Chester Square, an upmarket residential area in central London.
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.
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.