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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Israeli businessmen tout ‘relationships’ with Arab investors formed in Bahrain

July 5, 2019

Last week’s U.S.-led economic workshop in Bahrain, which was designed to promote development of the Palestinian territories and the broader…

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FinTech

Visa unveils new instalment payment solutions

July 5, 2019

Visa, a leader in digital payments, said it is providing shoppers the ability to choose how they pay before, during…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE sees steady increase in mortgage transactions

July 5, 2019

There has been a steady increase in mortgage transactions across the UAE, in line with the current market trend which…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE’s Etihad Rail to seek $2bn for network expansion

July 5, 2019

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) national rail network, is expected to approach banks…

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Investment Banking

Softbank plans to invest $2-4 b more in India in 2 years

July 5, 2019

SoftBank Vision Fund will invest $2-4 billion in India over the next two years as it looks to bet on…

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Financial Results

Egypt's Current Account Deficit Widens to $7.6 Bln in First Nine Months of FY 18-19

July 5, 2019

Egypt’s current account deficit widened to $7.6 billion in the first nine months of the 2018/19 fiscal year from $5.47…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar financial regulator fines and bans directors of Guardian Wealth

July 5, 2019

The Qatar Financial Centre (Regulatory Authority has decided to issue a public censure against Mr Vincent Jones, the Chairman and…

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Extremely Wealthy

Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein: The Dubai royal 'hiding in London'

July 5, 2019

Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, a wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, has left her husband -…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Abraaj Gets Closer to Selling Off Some of Its Funds

July 4, 2019

Actis received investor approval to take over two funds managed by the collapsed Abraaj Group, clearing a major hurdle for…

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Executive Moves

Verrency appoints Shezan Amiji to Global Advisory Board

July 4, 2019

Global payment innovation company Verrency has  announced the appointment of Shezan Amiji, a seasoned entrepreneur, to its global advisory board.…

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Comment & Analysis

Lebanese banks eye digital future

July 4, 2019

The rise of financial technology and big tech companies is adding extra pressure on traditional banks to go digital. “Competition…

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Uncategorized

The pains of succession planning in GCC family businesses

July 4, 2019

What are the key trends involved when family businesses make investments?   Currently, many family businesses across the region have…

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