10/09/2019
Sudan receives $1.5bn from Saudi Arabia, UAE
Sudan’s economy has been struggling since the south seceded in 2011, taking with it three-quarters of the country’s oil output and depriving Khartoum of a key source of foreign currency.
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10/09/2019
Russia sovereign fund opens Saudi office ahead of Vladimir Putin visit
Russian Direct Investment Fund said it hoped to boost bilateral cooperation in economic and other spheres by setting up shop in Saudi Arabia
10/08/2019
Saudi Arabia seeks to ease path for foreign listings
The kingdom has struggled to attract issuers since push in 2012
10/08/2019
UAE invests AU$26 billion in Australia: Deputy PM McCormack
McCormack is currently visiting the UAE to take part in the World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi from 6th to 10th October.
10/08/2019
17,252 citizens benefit from exceptional pensions and bonuses
KBA to discuss with banks proposal of legal advisors
10/08/2019
Real Estate Relations Regulatory Department at DLD honoured by ADCB
These accounts aim to regulate residential and commercial properties and ensure that service fees paid by landlords are spent on project maintenance.
10/08/2019
Why Saudi Aramco’s IPO Is No Ordinary Share Sale
The delayed share sale is part of a grand vision to reshape Saudi Arabia’s economy by the kingdom’s controversial Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
10/07/2019
Will Gulf states buy Lebanon’s Eurobond?
Beirut is bracing for a heavy schedule of upcoming debt repayments, with billions due in November
10/07/2019
Abu Dhabi issues $10.0bln multi-tranche bonds, demonstrating strong investor confidence
Abu Dhabi has issued $3bln in five-year bonds, $3bln in 10-year and $4bln in 30-year
10/07/2019
Dubai Crown Prince Opens GITEX Technology Week 2019
The exhibition sector in Dubai has developed considerably over the years from a platform for the launch of new products to a stage for innovation, opportunities and exchange of ideas and expertise.
10/07/2019
Franchise economy to become the fastest-growing non-oil sector in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce to host seventh edition of International Franchise Exhibition, 22-23 October 2019
10/07/2019
Dubai eyes more investment amid slower economic growth
Dubai's strengths as a logistics hub and open market also make it vulnerable to global economic cycles
10/06/2019
Experts Talk: GCC Trade Finance Trends and Insights
The advent of digitization in trade finance, which is gradually being adopted by the industry, has created the potential to eliminate frictions and bring greater transparency.
10/04/2019
Chinese Fidu Properties plans big UAE expansion
The company plans to further expand its footprint in Dubai with a third office opening soon
10/04/2019
Saudi Arabia lures $234bln FDI in Q2 2019
Overall foreign investments in the oil-rich kingdom reached $449.33bln in Q2 2019
10/03/2019
Egypt's investment allure tarnished as protests challenge reforms
Investors are wary of the risk of fiscal slippage through the reversal of subsidy reforms or raising spending on public sector wages or cash transfers
10/03/2019
Dubai's real estate committee should regulate 'unfair' competition, says Farhad Azizi
Azizi Developments CEO Farhad Azizi said that he believes government-backed developers should focus on rental income
10/03/2019
BECO Capital to invest $100m in Middle East tech startups
Firm has previously invested in the likes of Careem
10/03/2019
Alkhabeer Waqf Fund I units offering begins
The fund will provide a sustainable source of income to financially support many of Majid Society’s programs and initiatives
10/02/2019
Saudi Aramco approaches Asian state oil producers ahead of IPO
Deliberations are at a preliminary stage and Saudi Aramco has not yet received any firm commitments; the funds could decide against buying into the offering.