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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

GCC can accelerate GDP growth from 3.5 percent to 6 percent over next 10 years: Research

February 14, 2025

The World Governments Summit unveiled the second edition of the Productivity Potential Index (PPI), created in collaboration with Strategy& Middle…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Ras Al Khaimah’s real estate market surges by nearly 118% in 2024

February 14, 2025

According to the latest statistics from Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, the emirate’s real estate market has witnessed a record-breaking surge,…

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Executive Moves

ADGM appoints Justice Paul Heath KC as a Judge to ADGM Courts

February 14, 2025

ADGM Courts, the internationally recognised independent courts of ADGM, announced the appointment of Justice Paul Heath KC as a Judge,…

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Financial Results

GFH reports an increase of 15.21% in net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 totaling US$118.50mln

February 14, 2025

Group Highlights: 40% growth in total income and enhanced profitability for 2024 supported by enhanced contributions across the Group’s subsidiaries,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Net profit of Estithmar Holding increases by 20% to QAR422mln, revenues rise by 44% to reach QAR4.2bln

February 14, 2025

Estithmar Holding has  announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, approved by the company’s Board of…

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FinTech

Google Cloud and Accenture launch Generative AI Center of Excellence in Saudi Arabia

February 13, 2025

Google Cloud and Accenture are extending their pan-global Generative AI collaboration into the Saudi market, launching their latest Center of…

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Executive Moves

TBH boosts Saudi team with leadership hires Mike Belt and Alaa Arabi

February 13, 2025

International project management consultancy TBH has expanded its senior team in the Middle East with the hires of Mike Belt…

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Financial Results

Markaz reports healthy growth in GCC real estate markets, forecasts continued positive performance in H1 2025

February 13, 2025

Kuwait Financial Centre "Markaz" has released its latest real estate market reports, providing an in-depth analysis of market trends in…

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Comment & Analysis

Forbes Middle East celebrates 100 prominent female leaders defining business In 2025

February 13, 2025

The list of 100 businesswomen spotlights leaders from 32 sectors and 29 nationalities. The U.A.E. leads with 46 entries, followed…

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FinTech

Why is Top Fintech Talent Considering Moving to the Middle East?

February 13, 2025

As the push to recruit top fintech talent becomes increasingly competitive, the Middle East has emerged as a contender to…

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Retail Banking

Ant International opens first Middle East office in Saudi

February 13, 2025

Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology provider based in Singapore, has opened its first office in the Middle…

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FinTech

Saudi fintech firm RasMal nets $4.8m pre-series A

February 13, 2025

Saudi fintech firm RasMal raised 18 million riyal (US$4.8 million) in a pre-series A round led by Syndicate Element Holding…

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