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Abu Dhabi merges sovereign wealth funds

It will conduct partnerships and businesses in more than 30 countries.

APIC issues five-year $35 million bond

It demonstrates the great appetite and trust APIC enjoys from the financial markets.

Sukuk issuance in core markets rose by 26 per cent in 2016

The report states that they probably opted for bond financing to attract international investors.

QP concludes high performance boards programme for senior Qatari directors

It is important that a clearly defined role and a well-focused approach are adopted in order to ensure high performance.

Dubai's Abraaj to sell Entertainer stake, sees IPO for Careem - CEO

Private-equity firm plans to launch global fund to focus on defence, healthcare and education, says Arif Naqvi

DHR International Partners With Mercer Middle East

As a global consulting leader in health, wealth and careers, Mercer Middle East will provide its general service capabilities in health, retirement and investment.

Investment funds achieve moderate performance in 2016

Pound's flotation failed to support money market funds and fixed income funds in the last two months of 2016

Etihad Airways and Natixis close the first Aircraft Leasing Transactions in Abu Dhabi Global Market

The 12-year operating leases are leveraged with a combination of Islamic and conventional tranches of debt

Egypt could issue sukuk later this year

Egypt plans to issue a conventional bond which could go up to $2.5 billion in size, investors said.

Castle Hall Alternatives Expands to Abu Dhabi

The last few years we have engaged with a rapidly expanding client base in the GCC and broader MENA region.

Dubai Home Prices Set for Another Year of Decline, CBRE Says

Residential values in Dubai have been declining since the second quarter of 2014 as weak job growth and ballooning supply drives values and rents lower.

Chinese firms expand footprint in Dubai commodities free zone

The derivatives market for commodities and currencies within the DMCC.

Saudi appetite for Dubai property grows

Despite oil slump, Dubai sees surge in property investments from Saudis

UK govt’s new town plans open up opportunities for investors from Gulf

The Conservative Government has typically been in love with the idea of home ownership

Saudi Exchange CEO Is in Full Pursuit of Emerging-Market Prize

CEO expects progress this year after regulatory changes

Venture capital investors eye further growth in Turkey

The country has many startup companies with innovative ideas but often no financial institution they can turn to for the funds needed to get their businesses up and running.

Abu Dhabi's Aabar set to invest more in UniCredit's share sale

Sources say Aabar Investments is poised to buy more shares in Italian bank's upcoming $14bn offer

Al Rayan Bank launches Scottish buy-to-let property finance

Muslims represent just over 1% of Scotland’s population.

Investment Corporation of Dubai expected to issue dollar bond this month

Dubai Islamic Bank could also be involved should the deal be a sukuk rather than a conventional transaction.

KFH Financial Brokerage wins ‘Best Islamic Brokerage Company 2016’

The company utilizes the best technology and sharia-compliant financial products for the best interest of customers.

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