03/14/2017
Kuwait sets initial price guidance for debut international bond -lead
The senior unsecured 144 A/Reg S bond is expected to be launched and to price later on Monday.
Alternative Investments
03/14/2017
Investments in renewable energy in MEA reach $8.7b
Greenfield dominates power transactions in 2016 after period of slow activity
03/13/2017
Lebanon eyes three tranches for $1.5bln Eurobond-official
The ministry is currently observing the changes on the yield curve in the United States ahead of the FOMC Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday
03/13/2017
Abu Dhabi Financial Group to maintain growth strategy
The company is now planning further acquisitions in the Arabian Gulf region to grow its portfolio.
03/13/2017
Opportunities for alternative investment managers- Dubai roundtable
Now that many of these sovereigns are in deficit, the funds have had to become more selective with their investments and target higher returns to preserve intergenerational equity.
03/13/2017
Japan, Saudi Leaders Agree to Establish Special Economic Zone
The cooperation projects envisage the participation of both state and private companies of the two countries.
03/12/2017
Qatar- Saudi said to plan domestic sukuk issue to boost market
The government joins oil giant Saudi Arabian Oil Co in planning the sale of Islamic bonds in the local market to raise funds.
03/12/2017
Shuaa Capital to buy two UAE financial groups
Shuaa Capital said the acquisition was aimed at bringing greater synergies to investors and clients.
03/12/2017
Qatar Airways Launches Their Very First Double Bed In Business Class
A first in business class, it's surely a new standard set by Qatar Airways in terms of innovation of service.
03/12/2017
UAE's Mubadala completes deal to take 20 pct stake in Investcorp's parent
Investcorp said in July that Mubadala would buy 9.99 percent of Investcorp immediately
03/10/2017
SoftBank gives Saudi Arabia a quarter of ARM
Non-binding fund to oversee creation of at least 50,000 US tech jobs
03/10/2017
BHB highlights Bahrain Investment Market
The local and regional markets are ready for such a market and there is a real need for it, as evidenced by a number of trends and figures.
03/09/2017
Hyperloop firm said to be in talks with GCC wealth funds
US-based futuristic transport firm seeks to raise $300 million from investors over six months; to open subsidiary in the UAE
03/09/2017
Egypt to invest billions in rail infrastructure
The biggest of these is the Cairo to Luxor line – a €6bn, 700-kilometre line that will take about five years to build.
03/09/2017
Qatar's QInvest eyes luxury developments in US
The sector is performing strongly and we anticipate making additional investments in similar transactions in the near future as we continue to optimise our real estate portfolio and maximise value for our shareholders and clients.
03/08/2017
Emaar Properties might still see more downside
The silver lining is that the focus will be back on bluechips, afar cry from the small cap stocks, which had gained prominence
03/07/2017
Qatar Reinsurance sets initial price guidance for $450 mln perpetual bond
The subordinated Tier 2 non-call 5.5-year debt offer is guaranteed by QIC, the largest insurance company in the Middle East and North Africa region.
03/06/2017
Emirates NBD announces plans to list Reit on Nasdaq Dubai
Emirates NBD said that it hoped to raise between $100m and $125m from the offer, which it planned to use to invest in further real estate purchases and to improve its existing portfolio
03/06/2017
Turkey's sovereign wealth fund set to be ambitious player in capital markets
It is a more than 50-year-old worldwide establishment with the first one founded in Kuwait in 1953 so as to manage the excess oil revenues.
03/06/2017
Noor Bank partners with DAMAC to offer financing on luxury residential units
Shari’ah compliant Noor Bank teams up with DAMAC Properties to offer attractive home financing options for select residential units.