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UAE Exchange inaugurates 600th global branch

Recently UAE Exchange expanded its network in Asia, Africa and Europe by commencing operations in China, Malaysia, Ireland, Botswana, Seychelles, Kenya and Morocco.

Gemini looks to Middle East and N Africa

Gemini Asset Management is launching a Middle East and North Africa credit fund in partnership with the National Bank of Abu Dhabi Asset Management Group.

Successful Launch of the Bahrain International 10-year USD Bond Issue

These bonds were issued in accordance with United States Rule 144A in the market.

Bahrain Eyes 10 Year Bond

Initial price guidance for the issue, which appears to be a single-tranche deal, was at a spread of 462.5 basis points over midswaps.

Thomson Reuters Acquires Business Intelligence Provider Zawya Limited

This investment marks Thomson Reuters second acquisition in 2012 across the MENA region and further underscores the organization's commitment to connecting and enabling the local financial community with leading edge information and tools.

BLME launches service for Gulf clients looking to invest in Prime London Real Estate

In response to an increased interest in prime London real estate, Bank of London and The Middle East

Dubai makes strong progress with drop in credit risk: Analyst

The cost of insuring the emirate’s debt for five years retreated 40 basis points in June to 355 yes terday, according to data provider CMA

Saudi- Insurance sector attracts investors

Positive performance was boosted by Multi-Investment and Transport sectors, reflecting a growth of 2.98 percent and 2.12 percent respectively.

KPMG Wins Best Advisory Firm

KPMG won the Award after facing stiff completion from the likes of E&Y, PwC, Cedar, Amanie, and Deloitte who were also nominated in the Best Advisory Firm category.

Bahrain expected to launch sovereign bond

Initial indications are that the expected $1.25bn, seven to 10-year tenor bond would receive strong demand in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as banks seek to put rising liquidity to work, though broader interest may lag behind, market participants say.

Which is the world's most expensive city? Cost of living survey 2012

Tokyo is the world's most expensive city for expatriates according to the latest ranking by Mercer.

Gulf Capital Awarded "Best Private Equity Firm in the Middle East" For the Second Year in a Row

ulf Capital received the honour at the annual event of the prestigious Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2012 ceremony, held on June 12th in Dubai. The awards extravaganza witnessed an attendance of eminent industry experts and dignitaries from the GCC,

Dubai leads transition towards Green Economy

Al Qamzi reiterated that the UAE was the first country in the region to adopt a long-term national initiative to build a green economy.

Private equity investments and exits in Middle East remain positive

PE firms are taking advantage of the shortage of capital, resulting from the global crisis, to buy well-priced assets.

Downward shift in Abu Dhabi and Dubai cost of living - Research

Moreover, the rate of inflation in the region is considerably lower than that of New York, which has resulted in more moderate price increases on Middle Eastern goods and services selected for our study.

GFH subsidiary exits major IT fund

A subsidiary of the Bahrainib bank Gulf Finance House, G Capital said the $50 million fund was the first Sharia’a-compliant venture capital fund established in the region.

Gulf Insurance Company tops the insurance companies in the region

With the value of GIC's assets reaching KD283.9m ($1.01bn) at the beginning of 2012, there has been an increase of KD17.1m or 6% from the end of 2011.

Kenanga Investment-ECM Libra Investment merger makes sense

According to Bursa Malaysia website, Kenanga Investment Bank is currently ranked the seventh-largest equities brokerage by trading value, having managed trades worth about RM20bil year to date, or a 5.6% market share.

Kuwait real estate sales rise by 50%

Total values reached $3.2 billion, and increase of 49 percent compared to the same period last year and the number of deals was 2,657, up 69 percent compared to the first quarter of 2011.

Bahrain Saudi Bank to Delist June 28 From Bahrain Stock Exchange

Al Salam Bank BSC (SALAM) acquired about 90 percent of Bahrain Saudi in 2009. The banks completed the legal requirements for the merger on April 25, according to the statement.

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