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Kuwait's Americana said to revive sale talks

But the long-running sale process collapsed at the end of May.

$100m fund launched

The fund will act as a market maker, providing two way quotes on most of the listed stocks with a reasonable spread to allow the investors to actively trade their stocks.

Premium is what will drive Dubai realty

The affordable category will however continue to face bouts of demand instability

Iran in talks with Chinese and Russian banks on finance hub plan

Iran’s economy has traditionally relied on oil revenue and consumption by the internal market

QDB launches SMEs Rating and Accreditation

The SME Rating and Accreditation will be an independent third party certification issued by QDB.

Oman in first international bond market foray in 20 years

Fact that issue is likely to be eligible for inclusion in JP Morgan index despite being a high-income economy raises eyebrows

How UAE expatriates can be 'global pensions crisis defiant'

OECD report shows global retirement incomes are falling sharply

Dubai Investments plans to launch $544m education, healthcare funds

The Funds will be structured to provide cash yield of around 8 percent per annum with attractive IRRs on exit

Saudi CMA approves amended Investment Funds Regulations

The amended regulations include 104 articles covering fund management, custody, offering and selling units, merging funds and offering units of foreign funds in the Kingdom.

Omani Merger Deal Set to Create Nation’s Second Biggest Bank

The two banks have been exploring a possible merger since July 2013.

SME businesses are focussed on products, customers and competition, but, they have to keep in mind that perils such as natural disasters, accidents and legal conflicts can lead to incapacitation of their strategic assets and wipe out many growth efforts.

Oman joins the queue of GCC bond market for first time

Oman hasn’t had international bond for a long time,” Anita Yadav, head of fixed income research with Emirates NBD told Gulf News.

Global Platform Eureeca Updates on AIG Crowdfunding Insurance & Plans for International Expansion

Eureeca is a truly global platform seeking to help smaller companies raise capital in Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Said Hiring Advisers for Dollar Bond

Governments and companies across the six-nation Gulf Corporation Council are tapping international capital markets after the price of oil, the region’s main source of income, slumped

Zyfin Launches World's First Turkish Sovereign Laddered Bond ETF

Rising interest among domestic and international investors in the Turkish domestic debt markets has led to enhanced liquidity and strength in Turkish sovereign bonds.

Bourse bolsters Qatar’s investment appeal

What is your impression on what has been the impact of these on Qatar and how has the country faced these challenges?

IFC invests $25 million in Gulf Capital’s second Private Debt Fund

Gulf Capital announced today that the International Financial Corporation has invested $25 million in its second Private Debt fund, GC Credit Opportunities Fund II.

Centaur Ventures signs $100 million credit deal with UAE-based family office

Centaur Ventures, the mining and natural resources investment arm of global investment holding company Centaur Holdings Ltd, has signed a $100 million revolving credit facility with a UAE based private family office.

Abraaj Group acquires minority stake in Turkey’s Fibabanka

The investment to be used by the bank to support its growth

Three Gulf private equity firms bid for stake in Saudi lab firm Al Borg

Middle East and North Africa-focused private equity firm Swicorp has also bid, one of the sources said.

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