05/14/2018
Mideast investors ease off buying overseas commercial property
Last year saw a 25% dent in deal flows from 2016 to total $9.1b
Alternative Investments
05/14/2018
Access World Logistics opens facility at Jafza
The facility, with a storage capacity in excess of 100,000 freight tons of multiple products, has a 15,200 m2 covered warehouse.
05/13/2018
DAMAC Properties rings bell to celebrate listing of USD 400 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
The Sukuk was sold to investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia reflecting DAMAC Properties’ international profile.
05/13/2018
UAE-China investment fund commits $1bn for potential investments
The $10bn investment vehicle equally funded by China and the UAE aims to deploy capital in approved investments
05/11/2018
Izmir draws Arab property cash amid Turkey’s economic turmoil
Real estate purchases by foreigners doubled last year, according to a report in March from local newspaper Daily Sabah, citing figures from the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre.
05/11/2018
Dubai PE firm rattles dealmaking in Mideast with alleged misused funds
At the heart of the contention is how Abraaj used some client money in a $1bn health-care fund.
05/11/2018
UAE investors target Nigeria for expansion
The UAE’s trade sector has the substantial expertise and capacities to promote cooperation with Nigerian companies
05/11/2018
Bahrain Development Bank launches $100m venture capital fund
The fund was launched at Gateway Gulf Forum, which is being held under the patronage of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
05/10/2018
Oman’s sovereign wealth fund makes bold emerging markets call
The State General Reserve Fund of Oman is taking the management of assets in house and wants to divide money equally among world regions
05/10/2018
Cape Town luxury property 2nd best performer worldwide - report
In the last two years Cape Town has set South African records for both the highest-ever sale price achieved for a residential home
05/10/2018
Samba posts 6% gain in first quarter profit
Saudi banking group income boosted by special commissions and investment
05/10/2018
Mubadala to compete for global deals with $250 billion portfolio
Combination of Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council in March created an entity with more than $250 billion of assets
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.
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