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
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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.
03/15/2015
Bahrain's GFH proposes capital cut, no dividend for 2014
The stock tumbled its daily 10 percent limit in Dubai and was down 10.6 percent in Kuwait.
03/15/2015
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE pledge USD 12bn at EEDC
Saudi Arabia said it would deposit USD one billion in the Central Bank of Egypt
03/15/2015
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Discusses Egypt Investments with the National Bank of Egypt
Al Habtoor recently announced that he is considering large-scale investments in Egypt, similar to the Al Habtoor City mega-development currently under construction in Dubai. He said he is also looking at potential tie-ups in the auto industry.
03/15/2015
Lloyds to tap ultra-low insurance penetration in Gulf
Reinsurer plans to boost growth by getting more managing agents on its platform
03/13/2015
World's oldest insurer launches operations in Dubai
Lloyd's of London wants to encourage more foreign investment to bring in business, its chief executive told Reuters on Wednesday, as the insurance market undergoes rapid consolidation.
03/13/2015
Will Economic Summit attract foreign investment in communication and IT sector?
The summit is being held in difficult security and economic circumstances.
03/13/2015
Yuan settlement gains popularity in Gulf region
China's yuan, once an almost unknown currency in the daily economic life in the Gulf Arab region, is enjoying rising acceptance across the area.