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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange distributed $6billion cash dividends in H1 2016

ADX has provided multiple and easy channels to accomplish this.

Saudi Arabia’s public finances seen stabilising by 2020

Fiscal targets are likely to be missed but consolidation set to narrow imbalances

UAE ranks high in Global Innovation Index 2017

Jumping six places from last year’s 41st position, the emirates has achieved one of the highest growth rates among top tier innovative countries.

Texas Firm Raises $147M on Israeli Bond Market

The deal was met by outsized demand from investors that could have supported an offering up to $190 million, according to Yossi Levi of InFin, the Tel Aviv-based financial consultancy which advised Encore on the issuance.

How Does the Middle East’s Startup Scene Compare to the US?

Startup funding in the Middle East and the United States both tend to be regionally located.

Across-the-board buying lifts QSE 1.04%

Islamic stocks were seen gaining faster than the main index in the bourse, whose year-to-date losses were contained at 11.95%.

Qatari investors rush to sell Dubai properties as deadline for them to leave looms

On June 5, amid an escalating political dispute, Qatari citizens in the UAE were given 14 days to leave the UAE

Ex-England Cricketer Launches Investment Firm With Saudi Wealth Manager

Abercross Holdings has acquired Typhoo Tea and plans to buy more UK businesses

Alkhabeer Capital named one of the best places to work in Asia region

More than 1,400 companies participated in the national list studies across nine Asia-region countries where Great Place to Work is represented.

Bain Capital may invest $250 million in Star Health

The country's first standalone health insurer, is also set to be the first to get listed later this year.

High dependence on external funding amplifies risks

Adverse confidence effects on the private sector to hurt non-oil sector

Gulf crisis: Boris, London and the Qatari billions

The statement might have shocked the Qatari minister.

Meraas issues Sukuk, sets up new management company with Dubai Holding

Meraas Holding carried out a private issue of Sukuk totalling $400 million due to mature in 2022 with a coupon of 5.112 per cent late in May.

Middle East Gets Its First Hospitality REIT Worth $570 Million

REITs issue shares that invest in income-generating real estate and may be traded like a stock when offered to the public.

Lebanese GroupMed Holding announces OLT Holding as a new shareholder

Mr. Al Khawaja is a prominent businessman, investor and board member of various international companies.

Over 4,400 investment professionals from the Middle East register for CFA exams

CFA Institute currently has more than 142,000 charterholders who work in some of the most prominent firms around the world

These Are the Corporate Winners and Losers of the Qatar Standoff

Foreign deposits — especially from the six-nation GCC — that have helped sustain institutions like Qatar National Bank QPSC and Commercial Bank QSC are at risk.

Dubai homes lag offices in green initiatives

The market has seen a surge in certificate completions over the past five years, with 54 per cent of buildings being gold rated.

Emaar to IPO up to 30% of Dubai property business

The decision to IPO followed an internal review of the company’s asset values.

Emaar to list UAE real estate development business in Dubai

The developer will list 30 per cent of its UAE real Estate Development business

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