11/29/2019
Aldar begins reporting sustainability metrics
First annual sustainability report gives rundown on governance, community and environmental practices
Alternative Investments
11/29/2019
Frontier Markets and The Continuing Expansion of the MENA Proposition
“Frontier markets tend to be driven much more by what's going on domestically than by what's going on in global markets”
11/28/2019
The Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2019 Honours Top Achievers In The Region’s Banking And Financial Industry
The awards programmerecognisesthe ‘champions’ of the banking and financial industry,celebrating the success and achievements of the institutions who are playing a key role in the region’s development.
11/28/2019
A mixed UAE outlook for life and general insurance premiums
GCC insurance sector predicted to grow at moderate pace, say industry specialists
11/28/2019
NRI advisers win best practice awards in Middle East
Capstone Insurance Brokers and Nexus Group both scooped winning scores from International Adviser’s judges
11/28/2019
Gulf state investors step in to help Aramco hit IPO target
Aramco has struggled to secure an anchor investor for domestic listing and found little interest beyond the Gulf, forcing Riyadh to scale back ambitions for the state oil giant's IPO.
11/28/2019
Seven Tides rebrands development on Palm Jumeirah
Construction on project expected to be complete in Q4 2020
11/27/2019
Look beyond investments in tech companies, experts say
The government has put a lot of effort into establishing funds, incubators, accelerators, and the regulatory framework, in order to cultivate more entrepreneurs."
11/27/2019
Working group to advance sustainable finance practices launched
The pioneering Working Group, comprising UAE government agencies, financial regulatory authorities and stock exchanges authorities, is seeking to establish a framework on sustainable finance that facilitates, among others, new and ongoing sustainable inve
11/27/2019
Aldar launches new rent to own scheme
Enrolled customers can build equity in their homes over 1-3 years with no rent escalations or fees
11/27/2019
China inks deal for $2bn pine nuts from Kabul
The price of pine nuts in Kabul has more than doubled over the past two years
11/27/2019
Going off-plan: rising sales in Dubai looks like a trend for 2020
Another trend is off-plan townhouses are selling well in Dubailand and Dubai Hills Estate.
11/27/2019
Investing in the future - Lombard Odier's vision for the UAE
Arabian Business talks to Lombard Odier Capital Partner Arnaud Leclercq about the bank's expansion in the UAE, and its outlook for the region
11/27/2019
Abu Dhabi’s Kizad doubles the number of companies in last 12 months
The government of Abu Dhabi also signed an agreement with the First Abu Dhabi Bank
11/26/2019
UAE startups see investments soar by a third in 2019
The more than 100 startups have been supported by the UAE’s government organization Sheraa
11/26/2019
DFM launches guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting
E. Essa Kazim: "Growing demand from investors for comprehensive ESG reporting, as they are increasingly factoring such data in their decision-making process"
11/25/2019
KNCCI to open office in United Arab Emirates
“We shall avail to local investors proper details on how to reach us and start looking for trading partners in the UAE"
11/25/2019
Bahrain’s Investcorp invests $45m in Indian dialysis chain NephroPlus
Bahrain-based alternative investment manager Investcorp aims to grow its business in India to $1.5 billion in assets under management over the next five years
11/25/2019
ENOC marks groundbreaking of its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion under the theme 'Reimagine Energy'
ENOC's pavilion is to be built by UAE-based contractors using sustainable construction methods.
11/25/2019
Saudi Arabia seeks to attract building technology suppliers
Officials will also showcase flagship digital platform as the country seeks to stimulate the use of modern methods of construction.