09/07/2020
Qatari market remains resilient despite challenges, says investment expert
But generally speaking, Qatar has been very resilient in the face of all these difficulties and challenges.
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09/07/2020
Gulf asset managers to face pressure amid twin shock - Moody's
Current weak oil prices will hold back economic growth
09/06/2020
Cash is no longer king at Middle East checkouts, says Network International CEO Simon Haslam
“COVID-19 is accelerating the shift from cash to digital. What’s so exciting about my business is that the Middle East and Africa is one of the last regions where this shift is happening, and that presents big opportunities for us even with th
09/06/2020
KT Special: Dubai residents prefer larger homes as rents fall
"The reason is that the brand name is there. People are preferring to buy community living compared to going to a development that is just a standalone by itself."
09/05/2020
Qatar Financial Centre set to achieve targets despite challenges posed by COVID-19
QFC had set a target of registering 1,000 firms in its 2017-22 strategy.
09/04/2020
Mideast, European funds grab Dubai bonds
Fund managers took a majority of the sukuk, buying 52%
09/04/2020
Dubai says to continue infrastructure spending after $2bn bond issuance
Investors rush to invest in Dubai as order book for gov't bond and sukuk is five times oversubscribed
09/04/2020
GCC needs deflation, and it'll persist
GCC deflation is driven by an easing in the real estate sector
09/03/2020
GCC market eyeing mergers and reduction in unit prices, says Saudi real estate company
Solutions to minimise business risks in Covid-19 environment include up to 25% reduction in prices
09/03/2020
Dubai launches retirement programme for over-55s
Retirement visa available to resident expats and foreigners who meet one of three financial requirements
09/03/2020
Intellect Design spurts after deal with Samba Financial Group
Samba Financial Group is one of the Saudi Arabia's largest and most acclaimed financial services groups.
09/03/2020
Ahlibank’s 5-year bond transaction raises $500mn
This will have a positive impact on the bank’s operations and financial results.
09/03/2020
Abu Dhabi oil group reaches $5.5bn real estate deal with Apollo
Adnoc to net $2.7bn in upfront proceeds from 24-year lease agreement on rents
09/03/2020
Abu Dhabi sells $5bn bonds with first 50-year note for a Gulf nation
The bond issue was nearly five times oversubscribed and the three-year note was priced at the lowest rate for a Gulf sovereign
09/03/2020
German corporate sector increasingly looking at investment opportunities in Qatar, says envoy
Qatar and Germany should jointly work on this kind of Green projects, developing a technological edge and competitive advantage
09/02/2020
Saudi shares lead Gulf markets higher as slowdown eases
The Tadawul is the largest stock exchange in the Gulf
09/02/2020
Gulf investor with $540m in cash says M&A spree not over
IHC shares have soared more than 500% in 2020, giving the company a market capitalisation of about $19bn
09/02/2020
Doha Bank Assurance Company rebranded as Sharq Insurance
Highlighting that the rebranding has been designed to align its insurance products under one recognisable brand
09/02/2020
Doha Bank Assurance Company rebranded as Sharq Insurance
As Sharq Insurance continues to grow and expand, this new name would more accurately reflect the expanding and product offerings, while maintaining current image of providing top-quality insurance products and accompanying services.
09/02/2020
GE Healthcare experts on how tech can reshape healthcare
Walking through examples of how rapidly growing eHealth opportunities and digital tools have helped institutions and doctors and medics globally with meeting heightened demand for patient support.