04/21/2016
Why Saudi Arabia Is Borrowing for the First Time in 10 Years
Governments and companies around the Gulf Arab region are scrambling to raise funds abroad as low oil prices cut flows of new petrodollars into their economies.
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04/21/2016
Oman picks banks for first international bond in almost 20 yrs -sources
One notable absentee from the bond arrangers is Gulf International Bank, which was one of three banks - along with Citi and Natixis - to underwrite the loan before it was sold to other lenders.
04/20/2016
Bin Faqeeh real estate investment co. To participate in 2016 gulf property show
Bin Faqeeh unravels details on Waterbay project at the Gulf Property Show
04/20/2016
Yoox Net-a-Porter sells £790m stake to Dubai property magnate
The share sale comes a year after the Italian online fashion retailer Yoox bought its upmarket rival Net-a-Porter in a £1.3bn all-share takeover.
04/19/2016
Abu Dhabi said to be planning bond sale
Abu Dhabi last tapped investors with a bond in April 2009, selling $1.5bn in 10-year securities.
04/19/2016
1Mdb in default, declares Gulf fund
$4.7b bond raised by 1MDB thrown into limbo as KL-Abu Dhabi row escalates
04/19/2016
Dubai Said to Close Sheikh's Buyout Firm That Held $13 Billion
Dubai International is fully owned by Dubai Holding, an investment company backed by ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
04/18/2016
Ethiopia: Omani Investors Keen to Invest in Ethiopia
OPEX is a holistic group composed of four Oman government bodies in partnership with young business people who focus on introducing Omani products to all parts of the world.
04/18/2016
Lloyd's Dubai marks its first year by signing Framework for Cooperation with DFSA
The agreement recognises the common interest between the DFSA and the Society of Lloyd's in seeking to ensure that Lloyd's syndicate service companies
04/18/2016
QFBA launching programme on innovation, entrepreneurship
In entrepreneurship, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all.
04/18/2016
Synergistic opportunities exist between Qatar and Poland
Speaking at the session, Dr. R. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank gave insight on global economy.
04/18/2016
Union National Bank wins the "Best Enterprise" Award and UNB CEO wins the "Manager of the Year" award
The ceremony was held in Oxford, United Kingdom.
04/18/2016
1Mdb and Abu Dhabi Feud Over Coming Bond Payment
Officials worry that a default could further undermine investor confidence in Malaysia
04/18/2016
Abu Dhabi Plans First Bond Since 2009 as Oil Drop Curbs Finances
A sale of dollar-denominated benchmark-sized Regulation S and 144A securities may follow, subject to market conditions, said the person, asking not to be identified because the information is private.
04/17/2016
Euromoney Conferences Interviews Khalid Al Rumaihi, CEO of the Bahrain Economic Development Board
This means the Kingdom offers an ideal testing ground for new technologies and ideas.
04/15/2016
Aldar Properties registers with ADCB for first escrow account project
The agreement will enable Aldar Properties to have escrow accounts for the recently announced Yas Acres
04/14/2016
UAE steps up financial cooperation with major Chinese banks
There is no doubt more opportunities and cooperation will be brought into the fruitful future of both UAE and China.
04/14/2016
Qatar pledges $50 million to help Bill Gates fight poverty
Earlier today, representatives from the Qatar Development Fund pledged US$50 million to the Lives and Livelihoods Fund.
04/14/2016
TNB eyes Middle East, Africa next
The event was witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who was attending the 13th summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul.
04/14/2016
The men who sold 1MDB on a fake Aabar
Mohamed is also a director at Falcon Private Bank, and was a board member from 2009 to 2013, and was re-appointed in April last year.