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Bank Hapoalim says its Turkish bank gets takeover approach

Turkish newspaper Hurriyet said last week that Hapoalim had plans to sell its majority holdings in Pozitif

Saudi Arabia to foster sukuk market as stocks open to foreigners

Opening its US$568 billion stock exchange to foreigners for the first time may be the push Saudi Arabia needs to boost its sukuk market.

Saudi Arabia's Alkhabeer Capital launches Islamic investment advisory for awqaf assets

Saudi Arabia-based Alkhabeer Capital said on Monday it had launched an advisory service for structuring and managing the assets of the Islamic charitable foundations known as awqaf

Dubai FDI targets Chinese investors at Dubai Week in China

Investment development agency will showcase Dubai's strengths on enabling business and innovation at 'Dubai Week in China'

DIFC signs MoU with National Bank of Kazakhstan

National Bank of Kazakhstan is set to collaborate with Dubai International Financial Centre

Saudi Arabia: ‘meaningful’ foreign interest to come post MSCI inclusion

The Saudi Tadawul index has been the best performer in the region, with gains of more than 18.5 per cent so far this year

Govt fixed income risk ETF from Asia borrower set for QSE listing

Al-Mansoori addressing the London Investors’ Forum. The all-round strength of the Qatar story means portfolio investors continue to view Qatar as an exciting investment opportunity, he said.

Flat6Labs Participates in the 2015 MENA Angel Investors Summit in Bahrain with 8 Startups

Eight high growth potential startup companies fostered by Flat6Labs will be participating in the second MENA Angel Investors Summit, due to take place in Bahrain on May 11, 2015.

Chestertons to unveil London's 'Clipper Wharf' for Qatari investors

Chestertons will launch 'Clipper Wharf' by St George at the landmark new development, London Dock, during Cityscape Qatar

Four Thai hotel groups expanding in the Mideast

With tourism on their home turf slowing, four Thai hotel companies are now expanding in the Middle East to tap the high-end hospitality market there.

Vietnam's tallest building offered for sale at $770 million

Colliers International is in charge of selling the building, which is estimated to have a total value of more than $1 billion.

Yuan gaining clout in GCC

Adoption of currency by local businesses will boost trade with China.

Modern Exchange Co eyes major push in Bahrain

Bahrain's liberal economy and potential clientele base have attracted Modern Exchange Company (MEC) to enter the kingdom's market

Saudi Arabia Likely to Be Classified as Emerging Market, MSCI Says

Investors globally have shown strong interest in investing in the kingdom's listed entities, pushing compilers such as MSCI to include Saudi Arabia in their indices, which are tracked by funds managing billions of dollars.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Double Middle East Portfolio in the Next Five Years

Company announces five new projects catering to regions growing mid-market segment

Saudi market opening will take time to boost to local managers - Jadwa CEO

Saudi investment firms are unlikely to see immediate benefits from the opening of the kingdom's stock exchange, the chief executive of Jadwa Investment told Reuters, with the company seeking business with regional institutions in the meantime.

Showcase for top international properties

The Gulf Property Show is the centre point to networking the international real estate market

Fajr Capital scoops Deal and Firm of the Year accolades

Fajr Capital has been recognised as the Middle East's "Private Equity Firm of the Year"

QBIC and QFBA partner for future business development

QFBA is delighted to open its doors to QBIC's ambitious incubatees

Oman Insurance Company Signs a Corporate Pension Plan with Aircrew Protection International

Members will have simple online access to complete all administrative tasks

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