05/12/2015
Crowdfunding pioneer sees Israel’s best tech days ahead
Jon Medved, set to be honored for his contributions as an immigrant to Israel, is bullish on his adopted country
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05/12/2015
Key angel investors regional HQ boost
Tenmou chairman Sami Jalal said the number of angel investors at the summit has doubled, which underlines the success and the tangible value it provides to participants.
05/12/2015
Association launched for foreign investors
An association that aims at enabling private investors from abroad to contribute to the kingdom's economic development was launched yesterday.
05/12/2015
CBB Sukuk Al-Ijara Fully Subscribed
The Central Bank of Bahrain announces that the monthly issue of the short-term Islamic leasing bonds, Sukuk Al-Ijara, has been fully subscribed by 100%
05/12/2015
Bank Hapoalim says its Turkish bank gets takeover approach
Turkish newspaper Hurriyet said last week that Hapoalim had plans to sell its majority holdings in Pozitif
05/11/2015
Saudi Arabia to foster sukuk market as stocks open to foreigners
Opening its US$568 billion stock exchange to foreigners for the first time may be the push Saudi Arabia needs to boost its sukuk market.
05/11/2015
Saudi Arabia's Alkhabeer Capital launches Islamic investment advisory for awqaf assets
Saudi Arabia-based Alkhabeer Capital said on Monday it had launched an advisory service for structuring and managing the assets of the Islamic charitable foundations known as awqaf
05/11/2015
Dubai FDI targets Chinese investors at Dubai Week in China
Investment development agency will showcase Dubai's strengths on enabling business and innovation at 'Dubai Week in China'
05/11/2015
DIFC signs MoU with National Bank of Kazakhstan
National Bank of Kazakhstan is set to collaborate with Dubai International Financial Centre
05/10/2015
Saudi Arabia: ‘meaningful’ foreign interest to come post MSCI inclusion
The Saudi Tadawul index has been the best performer in the region, with gains of more than 18.5 per cent so far this year
05/10/2015
Govt fixed income risk ETF from Asia borrower set for QSE listing
Al-Mansoori addressing the London Investors’ Forum. The all-round strength of the Qatar story means portfolio investors continue to view Qatar as an exciting investment opportunity, he said.
05/10/2015
Flat6Labs Participates in the 2015 MENA Angel Investors Summit in Bahrain with 8 Startups
Eight high growth potential startup companies fostered by Flat6Labs will be participating in the second MENA Angel Investors Summit, due to take place in Bahrain on May 11, 2015.
05/10/2015
Chestertons to unveil London's 'Clipper Wharf' for Qatari investors
Chestertons will launch 'Clipper Wharf' by St George at the landmark new development, London Dock, during Cityscape Qatar
05/10/2015
Four Thai hotel groups expanding in the Mideast
With tourism on their home turf slowing, four Thai hotel companies are now expanding in the Middle East to tap the high-end hospitality market there.
05/08/2015
Vietnam's tallest building offered for sale at $770 million
Colliers International is in charge of selling the building, which is estimated to have a total value of more than $1 billion.
05/07/2015
Yuan gaining clout in GCC
Adoption of currency by local businesses will boost trade with China.
05/07/2015
Modern Exchange Co eyes major push in Bahrain
Bahrain's liberal economy and potential clientele base have attracted Modern Exchange Company (MEC) to enter the kingdom's market
05/07/2015
Saudi Arabia Likely to Be Classified as Emerging Market, MSCI Says
Investors globally have shown strong interest in investing in the kingdom's listed entities, pushing compilers such as MSCI to include Saudi Arabia in their indices, which are tracked by funds managing billions of dollars.
05/06/2015
Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Double Middle East Portfolio in the Next Five Years
Company announces five new projects catering to regions growing mid-market segment
05/06/2015
Saudi market opening will take time to boost to local managers - Jadwa CEO
Saudi investment firms are unlikely to see immediate benefits from the opening of the kingdom's stock exchange, the chief executive of Jadwa Investment told Reuters, with the company seeking business with regional institutions in the meantime.