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Nasdaq Dubai expands futures trading with MSCI UAE launch

Index comprises some of the largest firms in the UAE including DP World, Emaar Properties and First Abu Dhabi Bank

Over half of UAE based investors believe a slowing global economy will be biggest risk to their investments in 2019: survey

Over half of respondents (54%) believe economic stagnation in the world economy will be the biggest risk to their investments in the next 12 months, up from 39% in 2017

Global Saudi Equity Fund outperforms TASI

In 2018 and for the second consecutive year, Global Saudi Equity Fund ranked amongst the 5 best performing conventional funds and 10 best performing equity funds in a universe of 90 shariah and conventional funds in the Saudi market.

Abu Dhabi’s ADNH signs Dhs1.6bn loan to fund acquisition of Dubai hotels

Abu Dhabi National Hotels announced in November that it would acquire five hotels from Emaar

Investment Minister Nasr lauds investment opportunities in Egypt

The government believes the private sector can contribute to achieving comprehensive economic development, Nasr said.

Middle East bond rush shunned by Oman before $6.2bn debt push

Oman will likely raise the money in the first and second halves of the year, “depending on market conditions,”

New opportunities await as Lord Mayor of London visits Kuwait and UAE

Opportunities in emerging areas such as fintech and green finance will be high up the agenda

Why Banks in Morocco Are Spreading the Wealth Around Africa

Moroccan banks' expansion across Africa will allow Moroccan businesses to invest and integrate better into the continent, gaining lucrative market access.

The UAE for OAPs: Dubai is offering residency to foreign pensioners

Provided they have a sizeable retirement fund. Should British buyers be tempted to trade Eastbourne for the Middle East?

Agility opens new regional distribution hub in Bahrain in push for GCC expansion

The company plans to invest $1.6bn by 2020 to grow its industrial real estate and warehousing business

Nasdaq Dubai launches Saudi equity futures

The 12 companies have a combined market capitalisation of $212 billion

Dubai Land Department signs deal with ADIB

The MoU reflects an important aspect of our endeavours, especially those related to providing a world-class environment that attracts investment

UAE to grow 3% in 2019: WB

Global economic growth is projected to soften in 2019

Qatar National Bank raising 2 billion euro loan - LPC

Banca IMI, Credit Agricole, Societe Generale and UniCredit are the mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners of the new facility.

Dubai Creek Harbour launches five-star waterfront branded residence

Palace Residences are adjacent to the upcoming 121-room Palace Dubai Creek Harbour hotel.

Dubai house prices to drop 5 to 10% more this year

Market likely to hit the bottom in a few months and pick up before Expo 2020.

UAE indices sing different tunes unlike global peers

The Dubai index has declined sharply, while the Dow index has been breaching new peaks

Goldman asks: What if Lebanon is forced to restructure debt?

Political turmoil, sluggish growth prompt questions on how long Lebanon can avoid crash

Bahrain beats UK and USA as second best country for expats to work

The new year can often be a catalyst for considering where you are and where you want to be, particularly when it comes to your career," he said.

Middle East to lift emerging market sovereign debt this year, Morgan Stanley says

Sales of hard currency debt issued by developing nations should bounce back this year after a torrid 2018, the US lender says

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