03/23/2015
FGB sells 45% of stake in brokerage firm
First Gulf Bank announced on Monday that the sale of its 45 per cent stake in brokerage firm, First Gulf Financial Services , to Integrated Financial Group has been concluded.
Alternative Investments
03/22/2015
Daman Investments to slowly increase fund exposure to Saudi Arabia
Ahead of opening up of Saudi markets to foreigners, fund managers see a lot of value
03/22/2015
APICORP secures $950 million through Shariah compliant syndicated financing
Significant appetite amongst lenders reflects APICORP's strong credit worthiness
03/22/2015
Dubai delegation seeks business opportunities in US
Transport-related exports to the UAE have enabled the state of Georgia alone create 7,158 additional jobs between 2006 and 2013
03/21/2015
Emirates NBD bond may signal more euro issues from the Gulf
Traditionally, Gulf borrowers have issued almost entirely in US dollars - the currencies of most Gulf countries are pegged to the dollar and their oil revenues are denominated in dollars.
03/20/2015
Markaz Named ‘Best Asset Manager In 2014’
Testament Of Firm’s Strong Wealth Management Track-Record
03/20/2015
Economic reforms highlighted
THE Crown Prince yesterday met LGT Group chief executive Prince Maximilian Von Und Zu Liechtenstein.
03/19/2015
European property dealers target Gulf investors
Property dealers in Europe are targeting Gulf investors who stand to cash in as a result of the weak euro against the strong US dollar
03/19/2015
UAE stock market regulator to licence up to three new brokerages this year
The stock market regulator expects to licence up to three more brokerages and enforce a new brokerage law this year, a senior regulatory official said.
03/18/2015
HKEx, LME and Borsa İstanbul agree partnership
Following this transaction, the LME has disposed of its entire remaining stake in its former clearing provider, LCH.Clearnet.
03/17/2015
Dubai Investments to float group member in 2016, says CEO
Dubai Investments, a diversified Gulf-based investment group, plans to float shares in at least one subsidiary next year and could also divest other holdings
03/17/2015
First Equity Partners acquires majority 67% stake in White House Securities
Saudi Arabia largest investor into the Egyptian market followed by Kuwait & UAE Bahrain headquartered FEP is one of the largest private equity firms from the GCC investing in Egypt
03/17/2015
KAMCO MENA Plus Fixed Income Fund launches successfully
KAMCO Investment Company, a leading investment company with one of the largest AUMs in the region and a winner of the prestigious Kuwait Asset Manager of the Year Award 2015
03/17/2015
Emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah to meet investors for sukuk issue
Investor meetings will start in Singapore on Thursday
03/17/2015
Cluttons brings unique global real estate exhibition to Bahrain tailored specifically for Middle East buyers
Opportunities to diversify property portfolio Citizenship by investment available Capital value growth or yield options Leisure and lifestyle destinations A range of properties from $200,00 to $20 million
03/16/2015
Commercial rents are likely to remain at 2014 levels as new office space enter the market in 2015
This is a beautifully designed development, offering units of a very high quality, in an excellent location where commercial tenants will benefit
03/16/2015
Qatar's Masraf Al Rayan eyes potential debut sukuk issue -sources
The sharia-compliant institution is expected to raise funds before end-April, three of the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity as the deal is not yet public knowledge.
03/16/2015
Euler Hermes GCC named "Best trade credit and political risk insurer"
Euler Hermes, the worldwide leader in trade credit insurance,has been named "Best trade credit and political risk insurer 2014"
03/16/2015
QNB expansion to focus on Mideast, Africa and Asia
GCC members have been increasingly important contributors to the world economy
03/16/2015
KFH focuses on regional expansion, improved profitability - Chairman
The year 2014 marked a turning point for KFH, he said, noting that the year began with the election of a new experienced, qualified and well-rounded Board of Directors.