10/01/2020
Syrian olive trees put down roots in Kurdish Iraq
Raw olives are a staple on Levantine lunch tables while their oil is used in cooking
Alternative Investments
10/01/2020
Bahrain – We overcame the circumstances by effectively implementing our strategy...
Currently, we focus on investing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to distinguish its economy and its high demand, explaining that the focus is on managing schools and establishing new schools.
10/01/2020
Gulf financial resilience to help ‘difficult’ recovery
Most government ratings have been downgraded in recent years as oil declined from historically high levels, but of sovereign ratings in the region only Bahrain and Oman had been classed as non-investment grade.
09/30/2020
Qatar’s general PPI rises 4.9% in August: PSA
In terms of mining, the PPI for August showed an increase of 7.1% when compared to July, primarily due to the increase in price of crude petroleum and natural gas by 7.1%.
09/30/2020
Gulf financial resilience to help ‘difficult’ recovery
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign debt is classed AA by S&P
09/30/2020
Turkish lira slides to record low amid Armenian tensions
The lira, already among the worst performing European currencies this year
09/30/2020
Egypt issues first green bonds in MENA
“We obtained a strong second party’s opinion on the quality of eligible environment-friendly projects,” he added.
09/30/2020
Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Fund launches 'SME Rating' classification
It will help SMEs measure key financial and operational indicators when applying for funds
09/30/2020
Qatar participates in meeting on Financing 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.
09/30/2020
Zain Saudi raises $1.6 billion Islamic loan
The new debt package has a two-year grace period and better commercial terms, said the company, which is 37% owned by Kuwait's Zain Group.
09/30/2020
Saudi giga project developers insist: 'We're not rivals'
Companies behind Neom, Amaala and Diriyah Gate say they are working together to transform Saudi Arabia
09/29/2020
‘Relief rally’ pushes equity markets higher; bonds flat
Dollar falls from two-month highs; US Treasury yields hover near 0.66 percent
09/29/2020
G20 backs Saudi Arabia’s circular carbon economy strategy
Energy ministers from world’s leading economies endorse ‘holistic, integrated, inclusive and pragmatic approach to managing emissions’
09/29/2020
ICM.com Awarded “Most Trusted Forex Broker - Middle East 2020”
The award was presented to ICM as part of The Global Forex Awards 2020
09/29/2020
Shaq Insurance to support Qatar’s economic diversification
Jonathan Matchett, partner, Mena Insurance Leader, Ernst & Young, said the Mena insurance industry is going through an unprecedented level of change and disruption, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
09/29/2020
Emerging signs of economic diversification bode well for GCC economies
This is certainly the case in the GCC where there are signs the pandemic has accelerated the economic diversity from oil to non-oil sectors.
09/29/2020
UAE Wealth Fund Sees Oil Demand Peaking In 2030
Global oil demand has recovered from the lows in the second quarter to levels last seen in the 1990s, but it will continue to rise in the next 12 months, according to the manager.
09/29/2020
Dubai stock market set to launch new platform to drive investments
Dubai Financial Market says it has reached the final stages of preparations to launch an equity derivatives platform
09/29/2020
23.2 billion riyals are the profits of local and foreign banks...
On a monthly basis, profits declined in August by 6.7 percent, to reach 4.26 billion riyals, compared to 4.57 billion riyals in the same month last year.
09/29/2020
Egypt prepares to issue region’s first green sovereign bond
Egypt seeks to raise $500m from the offering