04/21/2015
Warba Bank launches "Mosawama" for local and international commodities
Warba Bank strongly believes in the importance of providing innovative banking products and solutions serving all segments of the society
Alternative Investments
04/21/2015
Al Hilal GCC Equity Fund named 'Best Islamic Fund' at Banker Middle East UAE Product Awards 2015
Net Asset Value up 4.85 per cent for the year 2014 despite sluggish market
04/21/2015
I Squared Capital raises $3B global infrastructure fund
Infrastructure-focused investment firm I Squared Capital (ISQ) has raised $3 billion in a global fund that will invest in assets across several markets, including India
04/21/2015
US Freedom Capital launches fund for non-US investors in US commercial real estate
US Freedom Capital, a premier investment advisory firm with over $4 billion investment experience in commercial real estate, construction, and property management, today launched its second family of funds - the US Freedom Capital Fund, an investment fund
04/21/2015
Malta’s Minister explores investment climate in Oman
Cardona and the accompanying delegation were received by Hilal bin Hamad Al Hasani, CEO of PEIE, who briefed them about the organisation which was established in 1993.
04/20/2015
EDB sponsors FFA
Fund Forum Asia, Asia’s largest gathering for the asset and wealth management community was held in Hong Kong from 14-16 April.
04/20/2015
Dubai-listed GFH to delist from London
Will keep listings in Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain
04/20/2015
Bahrain-based Islamic investment company successfully exits development
A Bahrain-based Islamic investment company has announced a successful exit from Paris Gardens - its first investment in a Central London student accommodation property.
04/20/2015
SEDCO Capital's Yazan Abdeen named "One of the most Respected Fund Managers" in MENA FM's 2015 Power 50 list
MENA FM Power 50 identifies the most influential, powerful and innovative fund managers across the Middle East and North African asset management industry, and the selection process is done following the vetting of hundreds of professionals across the ind
04/20/2015
Ominvest, ONIC Boards Approve Proposed Merger
The two companies had signed a memorandum of understanding in December last to explore the possibility of a merger by incorporation.
04/19/2015
Daman Funds Maintain status as Top Dividend Yielding Funds in the Region
The flagship Daman Second Emirates Fund and the Daman Fifth Fund exhibited strong performance despite volatile market conditions with DSEF returning 12.25% and DFF returning 10.55% in Q1 2015.
04/18/2015
Emiratis pay for property in cash but expats rely on finance
Thousands of developments set to be launched at 9th edition of Cityscape Abu Dhabi as real estate market remains stable
04/17/2015
Amlak ready to resume DFM trading after six-year absence
Amlak Finance said its shareholders had approved a plan to readmit its shares for trading on the Dubai Financial Market after an absence of six years
04/17/2015
Menacorp voices support for Arab financial sector at Arab Federation of Exchanges Annual Conference
Menacorp has reaffirmed its commitment to help sustain the growth of the Arab financial markets after extending its full support to the upcoming Arab Federation of Exchanges Annual Conference titled ‘AFE Equities Summit 2015.
04/17/2015
Doha becomes first Mena Rmb hub
The deal was signed by the Qatar Central Bank and the People’s Bank of China
04/17/2015
Arab Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Join Efforts to Support Financial Sector Development in the Arab World
The Arab Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group signed today an Enhanced Partnership Framework to support countries in the Arab region in developing their economies and financial markets.
04/16/2015
Abu Dhabi Investment pockets €750m for Deutsche Annington
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority last night sold off its remaining 14 per cent stake, or 23.5m shares, in Deutsche Annington for close to €750m
04/16/2015
Waha Capital to invest $1bn in Middle East energy sector
The Abu Dhabi investment company Waha Capital plans to invest more than US$1 billion in energy and other assets in the UAE and wider Arabian Gulf region, its chairman said.
04/16/2015
Egyptian food firm’s GDR marks turnaround after Arab Spring
Edita’s LSE listing is country's first GDR offering since 2008
04/15/2015
Australia's Waratah Resources to launch Islamic commodities venture
The move adds to a growing number of firms keen to tap into an Islamic finance market that is developing beyond its traditional homes in the Middle East and southeast Asia.