10/01/2019
Capital investments jump 72% in H1, says QFC chief
Al-Jaida said that despite the blockade, Qatar attracted over $1.5bn worth of capital investments from 22 countries resulting in more than 60 projects.
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10/01/2019
Saudi is said to plan sukuk amid lower borrowing costs
With one of the world’s lowest debt levels, Saudi Arabia has been one of the biggest issuers in emerging markets after a drop in oil prices prompted the government to cut spending and seek alternative sources of funding.
10/01/2019
Ascott partners with Qatar Investment Authority for new Sydney property
Ascott enjoys deep presence in many key gateway cities, across various lodging segments, from serviced residences, hotels, co-living apartments to leasing apartments.
10/01/2019
11% rise in foreign investment in Qatar
The survey was based on data from major Qatari private sector companies and some state-owned companies.
10/01/2019
ESG investing on the rise: two thirds of Middle East sovereign wealth funds now have a top down ESG policy
67% of sovereigns in the Middle East now incorporate a top down ESG approach
09/30/2019
Dubai attracts Dhs46.6b in FDIs during H1 2019
During the first half of 2019, Dubai has continued to progress in global rankings of the most attractive cities for FDI, ranking third in the world in attracting FDI, in terms of both capital flows and the number of greenfield projects.
09/30/2019
Regional investor relations professionals recognized
The event recognized the achievements of winners in three main categories including the best IR teams, annual reports and IR websites in the Middle East.
09/27/2019
Advantage Arada: Sharjah developer to deliver mega project in 2020; eyes Saudi expansion
Aljada has been billed as the largest mixed-use development in Sharjah
09/27/2019
Azizi Developments bullish on the property market as it eyes expansion
The Dubai developer plans to start projects in Saudi Arabia, North America and Europe as well as other emirates in the UAE
09/26/2019
Fitch warns of Dubai debt held by banks
Property prices in Dubai, the country’s tourist and financial services hub, have fallen 27 percent since a five-year peak in October 2014.
09/26/2019
Portuguese developer targets GCC with investor-friendly, tax-efficient luxury real estate proposition
Middle East roadshow to showcase Monte Rei's million-dollar state-of-the-art homes as well as the award-winning Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and country club
09/26/2019
10 reasons why UAE is the region's fastest growing e-commerce market
Growth in e-commerce comes as digital becomes the future in the UAE
09/26/2019
Aramco demands one-billion-dollar loan days after Houthis’ attack
Saudi Aramco has mandated nine banks to take on leading roles in its initial public offering, the sources said.
09/26/2019
Abu Dhabi’s TAQA to raise $500mln in 30-year bonds
TAQA has hired BNP Paribas, First Abu Dhabi Bank, JPMorgan, MUFG, Société Générale and Standard Chartered Bank to arrange the dealTAQA has hired BNP Paribas, First Abu Dhabi Bank, JPMorgan, MUFG, Société Gé
09/25/2019
Adnoc Drilling completes first offshore IDS well
The new offshore well, which was completed ahead of schedule and within budget, was delivered to Adnoc Offshore.
09/25/2019
Savills reveals over 60% growth in outbound investment from Middle East
As capital flows across borders, London has traditionally held the top spot as the most popular city for global investors, keen to take advantage of currency exchange rates.
09/25/2019
HSBC sees rising investments from Middle Eastern investors in Asian equities
Asian markets offer investors opportunities to deploy 'big amounts of money', HSBC's head of Asian and Indian equities says
09/25/2019
Fitch Rates Bahrain's New Sukuk Programme 'BB-'
The rating is in line with Bahrain's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating, which we affirmed at 'BB-' with a Stable Outlook in February 2019.
09/24/2019
Abu Dhabi mandates banks for 5, 10, 30-year U.S. dollar bonds-document
Reuters had reported earlier this month that Abu Dhabi plans to issue U.S. dollar-denominated bonds this year, citing sources, its first since 2017 as the oil-rich emirate seeks to take advantage of low rates to offset the impact of volatile oil prices.
09/24/2019
Insurance industry must tackle gender balance
Both the Middle East and the Americas highlighted gender equality as a key barrier to overcome, while mental health sits high on the agenda for Europe and the UK, Dive In said.