12/01/2015
Boutique M&A advisories usurp big boys' turf
C.H. Stirling is planning to raise $27 million of fresh capital and triple its staff by next summer.
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12/01/2015
Mideast funds a bit more positive on stocks, bearish on bonds
Improved valuations in several markets are the main reason; since last month’s survey was published
12/01/2015
Foreign direct investment becomes a priority for the UAE
The UAE maintains a position as the major trade and investment hub for a large geographic region
12/01/2015
SICO announces changes to its regional fund portfolio
During the five-year post-financial crisis period of April 9008 to March 9013, the Fund’s return was minus 9.9 per cent
11/30/2015
Saudi developer secures funds to complete world's tallest tower
The Saudi developer behind plans for the world's tallest building said on Sunday it had secured financing to complete the record-breaking project.
11/30/2015
Nexus Group Expansion Continues in 2016
Region's Largest Insurance Broker Observes Shift Toward Protection Schemes, and Demonstrates Strong Overall Business Growth
11/30/2015
UAE’s KBBO Group hires banks for Centurion London listing
Privately-owned KBBO plans to sell up to 40% of Centurion Partners in an initial public offering planned for the first half of 2016
11/27/2015
Blackstone Sells Midtown’s London Hotel to Abu Dhabi Fund For $382M
The private equity firm has sold the London Hotel in Midtown to sovereign wealth fund for $382 million to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
11/27/2015
Zurich to scale back general insurance business in the Middle East
Subject to an assessment of contractual obligations, existing portfolios in this business will be put into run off.
11/26/2015
Qatar, Venezuela sign accords
Members of the official delegation accompanying the Emir and Venezuelan ministers attended the meeting.
11/26/2015
DGCX to launch Chinese Yuan Futures in December 2015
China observers believe that the Renminbi will surpass the US Dollar as the world's most commonly traded currency within the next decade
11/26/2015
MENA IPOs lead their way to capital markets at the London Stock Exchange- Al Masah Capital
Taking cues from the panel discussions held at the 5th Annual Investor Forum that took place in Dubai recently,
11/25/2015
South Africa's Sanlam to pay $375 mln for a third of Morocco's Saham Finances
Sanlam operates in several African countries including oil-rich Ghana
11/25/2015
Saudi property company Alandalus to launch IPO
Alandalus is based in Riyadh, was incorporated in 2006 and is involved in commercial real estate development and investment
11/24/2015
National Bank of Abu Dhabi raises $200 mln via 2-year note
The note will pay monthly interest starting on Dec. 20 at a variable margin over the one-month London interbank offered rate , it told the London Stock Exchange.
11/24/2015
NBO's $300mn bond issue oversubscribed 1.8 times
The orderbook comprises a healthy mix of leading Omani and global investors
11/23/2015
SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia hotel projects near completion
The handover process for the Centro Shaheen will commence later this month and the hotel is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2016.
11/23/2015
Luxury Dubai Real Estate Developer Expands its Strategic Operationin Asia's Biggest Market
"This transcending trend of investments from Chinese individual investors and companies reflects a positive sentiment of business practice in the prosperous city of Dubai," concluded El Chaar.
11/19/2015
International Bank of Qatar launches $500 mln 5-yr bond - leads
Citigroup, QNB Capital and Standard Chartered Bank are the joint lead managers and Union National Bank is the co-lead for the transaction.
11/19/2015
Bulk of Gulf foreign direct investment goes to North Africa
Gulf firms provided $9.3 billion in FDI into sub-Saharan Africa in the decade of 2005 to 2014, in addition to a further $2.7 billion in the first half of 2015, more than in any previous full year.