11/22/2018
Saudi wealth fund said to plan healthcare investments
Sources say the Public Investment Fund may appoint an adviser in the near future to help identify healthcare investment opportunities
Alternative Investments
11/22/2018
St Kitts highlights citizenship scheme to GCC residents
The country also allows dual citizenship and holders of its passport can also keep and the original passport of the country of the immigrant’s origin.
11/21/2018
Gulf drops on oil, weak global trend; banks hit Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi index fell 1.8 percent, its biggest drop since June, with First Abu Dhabi Bank dropping 2.2 percent and Commercial Bank International tumbling 8.6 percent in light trade.
11/21/2018
Heavyweights lead UAE indices decline
Abu Dhabi falls 1.7%, but still above the key support level of 4,955
11/21/2018
OSN shareholder KIPCO hires bankers to sell 60% stake
The group has engaged an international investment banker for this purpose.
11/20/2018
Oman is open to all
The sultanate's welcoming climate facilitates opportunities for investment as it continues on its path of economic diversification.
11/20/2018
Where Middle East real estate investors see opportunities in Europe
Top cities for prime central business district offices include Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen and Paris
11/20/2018
Banks aid Saudi gain, Dubai falls on real estate
Some cement stocks including Saudi Cement, Al Jouf Cement and Yanbu Cement gained, partly on hopes that a possible end to the Yemen war could boost cement demand for reconstruction.
11/16/2018
Middle East Investments in UK Property Market Surge as Brexit Hits Pound
Commentators have been speculating that if the government agrees on a trade deal with the EU, the value of pound sterling could rise.
11/16/2018
Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards: The 2018 Winners
The GCC countries stood out amongst their emerging market peers for the better part of this year. Sovereign, quasi-sovereign organisations and corporates pushed into new markets through debut transactions, including the region’s first Panda Bond.
11/16/2018
Emaar offers fast track home finance for residents and non-resident buyers with Noor Home special programme
Investors only have to pay 50 per cent before handover with the remaining 50 per cent to be paid conveniently through the home finance offer by Noor Bank, upon handover.
11/15/2018
Egypt: Bank Misr plans to raise $550 million to boost dollar reserve
The American bank Citibank and the Emirati National Bank of Dubai were chosen to arrange this operation, the same source revealed.
11/15/2018
Aldar Properties' Q3 profits fall 30% amid higher costs
Aldar Properties CEO Talal Al Dhiyebi said he believes recent government initiatives will encourage long-term growth
11/14/2018
UAE ups retirement destination appeal
Real estate investment options for expats planning to retire in the country
11/14/2018
Warren Buffett to expand his real estate empire to Dubai
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway first acquired a stake in HomeServices of America - comprised of real estate brokerages and mortgage companies - as part of the purchase of an energy business in 2000
11/14/2018
Abu Dhabi signals global ambition with 2 million-barrel oil hike
Adnoc's appetite for global growth extends to liquefied natural gas, with a plan to increase export capacity once Abu Dhabi becomes self-sufficient in the fuel
11/14/2018
Gulf International Bank Successfully Raises $500 Million Financing Facility
The proceeds of the facility will be used to refinance an existing term facility and for general funding purposes.
11/13/2018
DP World celebrates $3.3bn listings on Nasdaq Dubai
The four listings together amount to a value of about $3.3 billion.
11/13/2018
Dubai index extends losses as Emaar weighs
The Dubai Financial Market General index closed 0.53 per cent lower at 2,802.88
11/13/2018
Arab development bank acquires stake in African multilateral lender
BADEA, which is owned by 18 of the Arab League’s 22 member nations and is headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan, has the mission of bringing more Arab capital into African economies.