03/19/2018
GCC’s alternative equity funding set to grow
One major challenge in the region is the exit from the venture capital or private equity investments
Alternative Investments
03/19/2018
Gulf budget gaps to further narrow in 2018 kuwaits govt revenues increase to kd 13 3bn oil revenues expected to stay at kd 11.7bn in 2017/18
KAMCO Research expects a broader timeline for newer non-oil initiatives going forward.
03/18/2018
Cadillac invests millions in the Middle East in new marketing drive
The company's regional investments are part of a $12 billion global re-branding effort.
03/18/2018
UAE takes pole position in digital banking as trend picks up momentum in the region: Al Masah Capital Report
In a detailed report by Al Masah Capital Limited titled, Digital Banking - ME Trends, digitization continues to take the global economies by storm.
03/18/2018
Egypt names 23 state companies to float shares in privatisation scheme
Egypt aims to raise $4.6 bln from privatisations
03/16/2018
Nexus departs Singapore to focus on Middle East
Nexus Financial Services focused on advising on life, savings and investment products for the city-state’s mass affluent population.
03/16/2018
Russian billionaire eyes Saudi Arabia for Renaissance growth
Mikhail Prokhorov's Renaissance Capital looks to broaden its shareholder base as it plans to expand into new markets
03/16/2018
Bridges to raise $75m impact fund for Israel investment
Sir Ronald Cohen was one of the founders of the fund, which has an overall goal of aiding disadvantaged groups and narrowing social gaps.
03/15/2018
Libya Africa Investment Portfolio Considers Investments in 3 Moroccan Sectors
The visit came at the invitation of the Moroccan Commercial Foreign Bank, which has shared interests with LAIP in a number of African states.
03/15/2018
What's next for GCC family businesses?
These businesses have played a crucial role in securing the region's economic stability, accounting for a major share of businesses in most industries across the region for over a decade now.
03/14/2018
Global property investment hits record high thanks to Asian spending spree
On an annual basis, the amount of money spent on property across the world increased by almost 13.3pc, with Asian investors in particular increasing their exposure to most markets.
03/14/2018
Saudi Aramco international listing looks increasingly difficult, say sources
The kingdom is counting on being awarded emerging market status by index complier MSCI in June to help Saudi Aramco attract Western funds
03/14/2018
London realty remains red hot even with Brexit cloud
Mideast investors show no let up in their interest levels for anything out there
03/13/2018
Morocco, Qatar Step up their Cooperation, Sign a Dozen Accords
In this connection, they decided to open shortly a shipping line between Casablanca and Hamed ports to give momentum to trade exchanges between the two countries.
03/13/2018
A home in Dubai: Should expats rent or buy?
Expats have options to own freehold real estate or rent out flats for their stay; which is better?
03/13/2018
DAMAC Properties: Hussain Sajwani’s Secret Behind Living the Luxury
DAMAC is probably one of his most successful projects and this was because of his extraordinary entrepreneurial skills.
03/12/2018
Qatar developing two free zones, says Sheikh Ahmed
The minister expressed his full confidence that Qatar's successful economic policies and balanced growth rates across all sectors have greatly contributed to enhancing investor confidence in the national economy.
03/12/2018
Biggest Dubai Bank Courts Foreigners as It Plans Turkey Bid
The shares gained 13.6 percent, the most in more than three years, to close at 10 dirhams in Dubai. About 18.5 million shares were traded, about 19 times the 3-month daily average, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
03/12/2018
Dubai's Nakheel returns to MIPIM with real estate investment opportunities worth $2.5bln
Nakheel comes to this year’s show with a new range of real estate investment opportunities.
03/12/2018
Investcorp to launch a $100mln Fund for Omani Pension Funds
The Fund will be focused on private equity investments in the US and Europe.