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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Regional Leading Alternative Investment Management Experts Gather in Abu Dhabi

May 2, 2018

As interest in alternative investments continues its meteoric rise, the forthcoming Alternative Investment Summit, held under the title "The Shifting…

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FinTech

New Bank Joins Ripples Enterprise Blockchain Network

May 2, 2018

There is a new member of the current Ripples global network payment providers and also the banks.   BankDhofar, the…

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Financial Results

Gulf Bank records 15% increase in Q1 net profit

May 2, 2018

Gulf Bank K.S.C.P. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2018. The Bank recorded a net profit of…

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Comment & Analysis

Technology and regulatory changes to have transformative effect on Omani banks: KPMG

May 2, 2018

Oman’s banking sector remains in a fairly robust position underpinned by strong asset growth and innovation through technology, which is…

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Islamic Finance

KAMCO acts as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner for DAMAC's $400mln Sukuk issuance

May 2, 2018

KAMCO Investment Company, a leading investment company with one of the largest AUMs in the region, acted as one of…

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New Investment Products & Services

ADCB Becomes First Local Bank To Operate In Abu Dhabi Global Market

May 2, 2018

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has announced that it has become the first local bank to establish a presence in the…

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FinTech

Bahrain's GFH buys majority stake in The Entertainer

May 2, 2018

GFH Financial Group on Tuesday announced the signing of a landmark deal to acquire a majority stake in The Entertainer,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

LUMINA expands into Saudi Arabia

May 2, 2018

Specialist corporate finance firm LUMINA expands into KSA, launching its third geographic presence since the start of 2018.    Andrew…

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Financial Results

Global reports KWD3.9 million revenues

May 2, 2018

Global Investment House has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2018 reporting a net profit…

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FinTech

ADFG's Algorythma launches next-gen investment management platform

May 2, 2018

Investera is initially being aimed at the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain.   The platform…

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FinTech

Property platform taps interest for digital payment

May 1, 2018

Imagine if you could buy and sell a real estate asset at the click of a button?   This could…

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Comment & Analysis

Why the GCC States Think Africa Is Worth Fighting Over

May 1, 2018

Africa's cultural and trade links to the modern Middle East run deep, thanks largely to their geographic proximity.    Adjacent…

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