10/28/2016
HolidayMe looks to make its mark in online travel in the Middle East
IATA’s last forecast, out this week, sees the Middle East growing by 5% a year on a compound basis to 2035.
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10/28/2016
Saudi Arabia’s future borrowing will include Islamic bonds, says minister
The Kingdom is seeking to finance a budget deficit that ballooned to about 15 per cent of economic output last year.
10/28/2016
Risk indicators growing for Turkish economy
Turkey’s risk premium has fluctuated over the years.
10/27/2016
Asia Hedge Fund Industry Sees Less Launch Activity in Q3
Asia-focused and -based hedge funds both see proportional launch figures fall, as fund managers turn towards a global focus
10/27/2016
Goldilocks fund first to launch on Abu Dhabi Global Market
Activist investor funds are common and sometimes controversial in western markets where they sometimes seek to impose a new strategy on underperforming managements.
10/27/2016
Israel’s Silicon Wadi Is Bringing In Billions from Investors
From Drones to CyberSecurity, Israel’s high-tech mecca is a hotbed of technology start-ups that’s drawing billions in investment from foreign companies and venture capital firms.
10/26/2016
Chinese investors keen to snap up Dubai properties
Chinese investors are trying to increase their presence in Dubai's real estate market
10/25/2016
Egypt to issue $2 bln in international bonds, roadshow in Nov
Egypt has been negotiating billions of dollars in aid from various lenders to help revive an economy battered by political upheaval
10/24/2016
Qatar's Barwa Real Estate secures 600 mln riyal financing from QIIB
It said the money was to fund part of the company's new projects under construction
10/24/2016
Beltone Financial says still has chance to seal CI Capital deal
But the deal failed to secure approval from the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority.
10/24/2016
Hospitality leaders shape AHIC 2017 agenda
In a poll, members described business this year as challenging and difficult with their outlook for 2017 continuing to be challenging.
10/24/2016
Deyaar declares Dh168 million net profit
Deyaar Development said property revenues in projects remained robust
10/24/2016
Citigate holds roadshow in KSA on new investment opportunities
Citigate’s vision is to help boost mineral export volumes between Africa, GCC and Asia by tapping into Africa’s vast natural resources.
10/24/2016
Kuwait: Kamco buys GE office tower in US
The acquisition was yet another landmark in Kamco’s expansion plan
10/24/2016
Dubai-based Adeptio committed to takeover offer for Kuwait Food Co shares
The consortium was obliged to launch a mandatory offer to buy Americana’s remaining shares under Kuwaiti securities rules.
10/24/2016
Gulf Firms with Saudi outperforming on continued Optimism
The company attributed the rise to higher revenues from property sales and lower operating expenses, such as payroll and consultancy fees.
10/24/2016
QSE opens week on a flat note; index down for third session
Trade turnover and volumes were on the decline in the market, where Islamic stocks declined relatively slower than the conventional ones.
10/24/2016
Saudi record bond sale hands investors profit of $209mn
The 10-year bonds were at 99.70 cents versus 98.679, the 30-year securities at 99.50 cents from 98.015, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
10/21/2016
Riyadh's Record-Setting $17.5B Bond Issue Sets The Scene For Even More Middle East Debt Issuance
Saudi Arabia somewhere in the middle of the regional market yields on 10-year bonds from Qatar and Oman stand at 3.07% and 4.76% respectively.
10/21/2016
Forgotten fees: the challenge of investing in Dubai property
Investors attracted to low service charges at some Dubai residential towers are now facing huge bills to replace ill-maintained assets, or risk potentially dangerous hazards for tenants