05/10/2018
The introduction of Real Estate Investment Trusts in Oman
The introduction of the REIT Regulations means that it is now possible for investors to establish and invest in REITs in Oman.
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05/10/2018
Gateway Gulf welcomes 500 global investors to Bahrain
The forum attracted a significant delegation from China to explore opportunities being created in line with the region’s strategic position on the Belt and Road initiative.
05/09/2018
Zurich partners Mercer to launch Middle East savings platform
The combined scale and institutional buying power of Mercer ensures competitive pricing and reduces time spent evaluating different investment approaches and negotiating with managers,” Zurich said.
05/09/2018
The founding of Sigma Investments
It is a Jordanian success story that went global and exceeded all expectations.
05/09/2018
Dubai to invest Dh1 billion to launch the region’s first digital bank
Dh1 billion will be invested over the next five years to launch the first digital bank for the UAE, with the first products expected to debut in 2019.
05/09/2018
Aldar makes one of the biggest real estate purchases in the history of the UAE
The purchase includes operating assets within various sectors ranging from hospitality, retail, residential, education and infrastructure.
05/08/2018
Optimistic investor sentiment on the back of Cityscape Qatar
The 7th edition of Cityscape Qatar attracted thousands in April confirming the appetite for real estate
05/07/2018
UAE ready to manage oil price strain
Low debt stock and high level of reserves leave it well-positioned to cushion the impact
05/07/2018
Shuaa Capital maintains profitable trajectory in Q1
The quarter saw Shuaa's Asset Management unit recording Dh8.9 million in revenues
05/07/2018
New workplace savings scheme looks to plug UAE gratuity shortfall
Eighty per cent of employees say gratuity payment not enough to cover their retirement expenses
05/07/2018
Armenian president discussed investments with businessmen from Qatar and China
Sarkissian was said to have spoken about the investment attractiveness of Armenia in a number of sectors, as well as about its advantageous position between the Eurasian Economic Union and the Persian Gulf countries.
05/04/2018
Maldives lists $100m bond in Abu Dhabi
ADX said it was the first sovereign bond to have a primary listing on a UAE and Gulf stock market
05/04/2018
UAE, Saudi PMI fortunes diverge in April
Index in UAE advances to 55.1 while Saudi Arabia falls to 51.4, a record low
05/03/2018
UAE sees non-oil sector conditions improve in April
Job creation increased from a 17-month low in March
05/03/2018
Egyptian Electricity Holding to raise $700mln loan with HSBC and Credit Suisse - sources
The new loan, guaranteed by the finance ministry, has a five-year maturity and is being syndicated to international and Gulf banks.
05/02/2018
Global reports KWD3.9 million revenues
On the brokerage front, Global made focused efforts to grow the institutional brokerage business and generated KWD0.3 million (USD0.9 million) revenues.
05/02/2018
LUMINA expands into Saudi Arabia
With the addition of Saudi Arabia, and our recent UK presence, we are delighted to have progressed so quickly toward our goal of linking Saudi Arabia, UK and the UAE for our clients.”
05/02/2018
KAMCO acts as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner for DAMAC's $400mln Sukuk issuance
Dubai real estate developer DAMAC Properties’ $400mln 5 year Sukuk issuance with a 6.625% yield.
05/02/2018
Regional Leading Alternative Investment Management Experts Gather in Abu Dhabi
Seventh bi-annual AIM Summit starts on Wednesday May 2
05/02/2018
Valuation woes hit Saudi, DSI hurt Dubai
Property firm Dar Al Arkan Real Estate, a favourite stock among retail investors, dropped 3pc.