08/03/2017
Aldar’s first half net profit down 3.8%
The revenue for the first half remained flat at Dh2.93 billion
Alternative Investments
08/03/2017
Saudi business conditions improved last month
New orders stabilise Egypt’s private sector in July
08/03/2017
Middle East geopolitics behind $262M transfer
While a footnote in monetary terms in Qatar’s wider investment portfolio, the immensely wealthy 2022 World Cup host nation has long used sports as a way to elevate its stature.
08/03/2017
Front-liners gain further momentum in strong Dubai markets
Dubai Enternatinments extended gains after gaining more than 7 per cent in the previous session.
08/01/2017
Dubai Investments reports rising rent income despite profit decline
The company also aims to diversify its revenue sources by branching out into the health care and education sectors.
08/01/2017
In Abu Dhabi, smaller the flat, bigger the returns
Average current yields are around 7.5 per cent in the city, with lower yields on more luxury property
07/31/2017
Mideast funds more positive on equities, Qatar balanced
Q2 earnings season provided more clarity to managers
07/31/2017
Chinese firms to invest $300m in Abu Dhabi
The companies, from Jiangsu province on China's east coast, are involved in sectors ranging from power and metals to natural resources and banking, Abu Dhabi officials said.
07/31/2017
Residential property market in Dubai unlikely to see much growth in 2017
The report points out that recent off-plan new sales launched have been strengthened by competitive pricing and increasingly flexible payment plans.
07/30/2017
Eskan Bank REIT commences trading to expatriates and foreign investors
First half-yearly dividend to be paid in September.
07/30/2017
Dubai developer Nakheel targets growth in recurring revenue
"We want it to be ... more than 50 percent" by 2021, Lootah said
07/30/2017
Dubai Investments unit signs $299m loan deal
The deal was signed by Khalid Bin Kalban, managing director and CEO of Dubai Investments and chairman of DIRC
07/30/2017
Al Ahlia Insurance posts better half-yearly results; issue to close on August 2
Leading research analysts have recommended subscribing to the IPO of Al Ahlia Insurance and anticipate potential upside on listing.
07/30/2017
Dubai Investments signs Dh1.1b loan agreement
The financing deal, signed with First Abu Dhabi Bank and ADCB, is for development in Mirdif Hills
07/30/2017
How to cut through the jargon and build your own ETF portfolio
Advisers selling financial products often use mystifying terminology to confuse us.
07/28/2017
Temasek & Abu Dhabi fund in talks with India’s NIIF for investments
ADIA is reportedly in discussions to make capital commitments estimated to be from $5-10 billion.
07/26/2017
Taymouth Castle owner revealed as UAE offshore firm
It is one of around 8,000 companies which has invested in the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone, about an hour’s drive from Dubai.
07/25/2017
Saudi Arabia raises 17bn riyals in first local Islamic bond this year
Government received investor offers of more than three times the deal size
07/25/2017
The Prospects For Middle East Economies Amid New Financial Realities
What do the economic realities tell us about where the region is headed?
07/24/2017
Dubai economy well positioned for the future with growth to rise next year
Diminishing influence from oil sector