05/28/2021
Oman Arab Bank launches $250 million debut bond deal
Oman Arab Bank's bonds will be non-callable (redeemable) for five years.
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05/27/2021
Zeta secures $250m investment from SoftBank
Zeta’s client base includes over 10 banks and 25 fintechs across 8 countries, including Sodexo
05/27/2021
What's next for Saudi Arabia's booming VC sector?
This sort of government backing has been essential for the growth of the VC sector in the country.
05/26/2021
Turkey's Kervan Gıda taps KPMG for market entry strategy
The family business floated shares on the Borsa Istanbul in December last year
05/26/2021
Qatar-France trade volume reaches $1.36bn
Discussions touched on the bilateral relations between the two nations, and joint cooperation in the trade, investment, and industrial fields, as well as means to bolster and develop this cooperation.
05/25/2021
Kamco Investment Fund recognized in 2021 Refinitiv Lipper Fund awards
We congratulate the 2021 Refinitiv Lipper Fund Award winners and wish Kamco Invest continued success.” Robert Jenkins, Head of Research, Lipper, Refinitiv.
05/24/2021
Bahrain Bourse launches investor relations best practice guide
The Investor Relations (IR) Best Practice Guide aims to provide a blueprint framework for listed companies to structure an effective IR program and strategy
05/24/2021
Many bondholders at Dubai's Emirates REIT oppose $400m Sukuk conversion plan
Emirates REIT, which had Dh897m losses in 2020, plans to issue new Sukuk certificates
05/21/2021
UAE firm Shuaa Capital seeks Middle East venture debt deals
Middle East investment companies have ramped up their lending to small and medium-sized firms in recent years as lower oil prices led banks to tighten credit after a rise in bad loans.
05/21/2021
Investment House closes series 4 Global Wakala Trust Program successfully
Investment House and Inovalis have previously closed three series of the Wakala Trust Certificates with proceeds being invested in Paris and Malaga.
05/20/2021
Refinitiv announces winners of 2021 MENA Markets & Global Islamic Top-performing funds
The Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards, granted annually, highlight funds and fund companies that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers
05/20/2021
Diriyah Gate project targets returning Saudi expatriates, new immigrants
Construction began on Diriyah Gate in in July 2020.
05/20/2021
Investment House closes series 4 Global Wakala Trust Program successfully
Our partnership with Inovalis reflects a winning combination between our capacity to raise funds
05/20/2021
Global real estate investment proves resilient, yet uneven, in Q1 2021
Investors are accelerating their focus on portfolio diversification into logistics and multifamily assets.
05/18/2021
Bauer Aviation Advisory installs advisory board with heavyweights
The firm’s award-winning team works with leaders of airlines and airports on a range of strategic and operational matters
05/18/2021
UAE jobs: Banks on hiring spree, offer monthly salary up to Dh5,000
Candidates must be available to join immediately
05/17/2021
UAE FDI inflow climbs over 44% to $19.88bn in 2020
FDI outflows meanwhile amounted to $9.2bn and covered various vital economic sectors
05/17/2021
Infrastructure companies show strong signs of recovery - Kuwait's Agility CEO
CEO Sultan says logistics provider will look to leverage DSV's scale and experience
05/17/2021
Survey shows Saudi entrepreneurs ‘most optimistic in the world’
Despite the high level of optimism, the pandemic has had an impact on the business community’s outlook.
05/17/2021
Qatar’s fiscal balance to scale up to 3% of GDP in 2025 from 1.4% this year: FocusEconomics
The country’s inflation, the report noted, will be 1.8% in 2025 and 1% this year.