04/08/2021
Startups in UAE, Saudi, Egypt raised $170mln in Q1
UAE topped with $130mln invested in 11 startups, says Wamda
Alternative Investments
04/08/2021
The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces Its Transformation into A Holding Company (Saudi Tadawul Group) In Preparation for IPO
This transformation establishes the necessary platform to realize the Group's strategic objectives and strengthen its infrastructure ahead of the IPO this year (2021)
04/06/2021
UAE to create 25,000 jobs in vital sectors over next five years
Under the bank's strategy, more than 13,500 SMEs will be financed
04/06/2021
UAE ranked in top 20 in 8 indexes related to climate change, environment: FCSC
The statistics also pointed out that the UAE has continued reinforcing its stature in global competitiveness in the area of climate change and the environment
04/06/2021
GCC economies, businesses must prepare for 'Golden Age' of investments: Shuaa's Jassim Alseddiqi
Pent up demand post-pandemic will re-open opportunities for smart investments
04/06/2021
UAE launches Dh30 billion programme to stimulate vital sectors
Emirates Development to lead Dh30b funding, says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
04/06/2021
Abu Dhabi's Al Hail Holding completes buy of Allied Investment Partners
Allied sees new board of directors come in, will launch new products this quarter
04/06/2021
UAE: Sheikh Mohammed launches Dh30 billion initiative to boost economy
The Dubai Ruler invited one and all to pursue their dreams in the country of the future.
04/06/2021
Emirates Development Bank to allocate $8 billion for vital companies
The target is to fund 13,500 new companies
04/01/2021
Saudi Arabia, Iraq to establish a $3bln joint fund -joint statement
The joint fund will be for the benefit of the Saudi and Iraqi economies
04/01/2021
Saudi Arabia's banking sector is ripe for further consolidation
Fintechs could further squeeze an already tight sector.
04/01/2021
CBO launches 67th issue of government development bonds
Noteworthy, investors may apply for these bonds through the competitive bidding process only and may submit bids through commercial licensed banks operating in Oman.
04/01/2021
KIP Index, the first Arab MENA sector-based measure of women-inclusive policies
KIP Index: Women in Arab MENA region want to work and may have some chances at getting recruited, but are neither retained nor promoted to the same degree
04/01/2021
Dubai’s Damac posts Dhs1bn 2020 loss; head says market recovery may take up to 2 years
The developer posted Dhs4.7bn in total revenues for 2020
03/31/2021
Morgan Stanley opens Saudi Equity Fund to foreign investors
The fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation and growth by investing in securities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange
03/31/2021
Bahrain's real estate sector rebounds; $1.9bln transactions recorded in 2020
Real estate deals rose by 14% and 20% in third and fourth quarters of 2020 respectively
03/31/2021
GCC’s consulting market shrinks 12.4% in 2020
The GCC consulting market is now worth around $2.7bn
03/31/2021
Dubai’s biggest bank to raise $1.75bn in Gulf’s first ‘sustainable loan’
Under this kind of structure, companies pay less if they hit specific goals or more if they miss targets.
03/31/2021
Foreign investors key to Arab market’s recovery
Saudis are keen to open up the country and integrate it with the rest of the world.
03/31/2021
Tata Group sets sights on KSA expansion with new luxury hotel
Tata has had a MENA presence for more than 50 years