12/24/2020
Saudi Arabia: 21.5% Saudisation in the private sector
Highest presence in Eastern region with 25.2%, Al Jawf lowest with 13.6%
Alternative Investments
12/23/2020
UAE GDP to shrink more than previously forecast, to grow by 2.5% in 2021 - central bank
Business disruptions triggered by the pandemic as well as lower oil prices have contributed to the lower expected GDP
12/23/2020
Most major Gulf stocks rise; Qatar slips
Dubai’s main share index concluded 0.8% higher, with sharia-compliant lender Dubai Islamic Bank rising 2.7%, while logistic firm Aramex advanced 2.4%.
12/23/2020
Abu Dhabi bank unveils personal finance education initiative
It is aimed at UAE residents to help them deal with savings and retirement
12/23/2020
Saudi Arabian Banks Face Heightened Pressure
However, Saudi banks' weighted average Viability Rating (VR) of 'bbb+' remains the highest in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
12/22/2020
Alkhabeer Capital announces the deadline for subscribing in Alkhabeer Diversified Income Traded Fund
The opportunity to invest in the Fund's units is available to Saudi and GCC institutional investors, citizens
12/22/2020
GFH acquires Amazon designated logistics warehouses
Group continues to expand its global portfolio of income generating real estate assets
12/21/2020
Sovereign wealth funds help GCC weather COVID, oil shocks
Public institutional funds also contribute to cover budget funding needs of GCC
12/21/2020
Oil and gas leopards changing their spots to focus on investor returns
More oil and gas firms are “pivoting” their business models towards shareholder returns and away from high risk and reward exploration, an analyst has said.
12/21/2020
London analysts say ‘it’s time to bank on Dubai’ again
Morgan Stanley and Nomura Holdings Inc say festive season will provide a rebound
12/21/2020
French green bank expands into Saudi Arabia
Natixis was awarded a license to operate in the Kingdom by the Capital Market Authority in May this year
12/21/2020
EBRD and Cairo Amman Bank boost small businesses in Jordan
The loan comes under the EBRD coronavirus Solidarity Package, established to meet the immediate short-term financing needs of existing clients.
12/20/2020
Saudi Arabia 2021 budget expansionary; renews focus on healthcare, tourism: analysts
This is planned through government efforts to enhance spending efficiency and achieve fiscal stability, according to the budget statement.
12/20/2020
SMEs in UAE receive more than AED 420 million trade credit support in first 11 months of 2020
From Etihad Credit Insurance, translating into AED 1 billion secured turnover
12/20/2020
IMF projects Qatar's real GDP growth at 2.7% in 2021
IMF projects that the economy will contract by about 2.5% in 2020 due to a lower global demand for hydrocarbons
12/20/2020
Bahrain-based Investcorp sells Banque Paris Bertrand stake to Rothschild
Investcorp bought a significant minority stake in the bank in 2018
12/20/2020
Quara Holding Emerges as Saudi Arabia's Most Innovative Technology-Driven Investment Holding Company
Quara Holding represents a new generation of investment entities, which will integrate modern technology solutions across traditional sectors including real estate and financial services.
12/18/2020
Azizi Developments records sale of 315 retail units worth AED 458.68m
The developer's renowned Riviera project saw the highest sales of over 200 units
12/18/2020
EBRD liquidity support for Jordan District Energy
The EBRD funds come under the Bank’s €4 billion Resilience Framework in support of existing clients affected by the crisis.
12/18/2020
Signs of cracks for Dubai’s property sector in 2020, before a 2021 reprieve
Emaar Properties faces a quandary heading into 2021, according to Morgan Stanley.