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.
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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.
04/15/2015
Stallion Group Forges Ahead With Africa Expansion
Multinational conglomerate Stallion Group is poised for growth through large-scale investments in the African continent across several key growth sectors
04/15/2015
Saudis’ Silence Frustrates Foreigners on Eve of Bourse Open
Investors are no closer to understanding how the opening of Saudi Arabia’s stock market will work than they were in August, when the country published draft rules on the plan.
04/14/2015
Barwa unit buys Riyadh residential compound
The development is a newly-built compound which is strategically located in Riyadh within the vicinity of two major landmarks (the upcoming Metro station that directly leads to Amir Khalid Airport and the University of Amira Noora).
04/14/2015
ADS Securities Wins Two High Profile Awards in a Week
ADS Securities, the Middle East's leading forex company is very proud to have won two prestigious awards in a single week