02/08/2015
The National Bank acquires Bank al Etihad in Palestine
During his speech, Salfiti expressed his confidence in the Palestinian economy
Alternative Investments
02/07/2015
QNB asset management wins ‘Qatar Equity Fund of the Year’ award
The award reflects the “excellence of QNB’s asset management services” across its domestic and international network of operations, QNB said.
02/07/2015
Bank Muscat, AIG highlight economic challenges, opportunities
Bank Muscat, in association with American International Group, hosted a conference titled ‘Global Thinkers Paving Strategies in Economic Uncertainties’ at the bank’s head office on Thursday 5 February.
02/04/2015
Citibank launches RGC partnership
Citibank yesterday announced its partnership with Royal Golf Club through which added privileges will be provided to Citigold customers and Ultimate Credit Card holders along with RGC members.
02/04/2015
Gulf Capital closes ground-breaking AED850 million revolver credit facility arranged by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and First Gulf Bank PJSC
Gulf Capital, one of the most active and diversified alternative asset managers in the Gulf region, announced today that it has successfully closed an AED 850 million syndicated revolving credit facility lead arranged by two of the leading banks in the U
02/04/2015
Gulf states to give Egypt $10bn in deposits before March
The major oil producers see Mursi and his now-outlawed Muslim Brotherhood movement
02/04/2015
Billionaire Indians spending millions for Burj Khalifa address
BR Shetty, UAE-based industrialist, paid Dh45 million in 2005, to buy entire 100th floor
02/03/2015
UAE to drive Mena bond issuances in 2015
Many new issues, especially from corporates, came to the market last year
02/03/2015
Gulf banks plan to sell bonds to boost reserves
Fast-growing Gulf Arab banks plan to bolster their reserves by issuing capital-boosting bonds.
02/03/2015
Ascott expands global network with Istanbul acquisition
CapitaLand’s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has secured a contract to manage its first serviced residence in Turkey, Somerset Maslak Istanbul. Ascott’s entry into Turkey will expand the footprint of
02/02/2015
KAMCO Wins ‘Kuwait Asset Manager Of Year’ Award
Growth Of AUM By 24% Played Big Role In Winning Award: CEO
02/02/2015
Regulation, tight pricing overshadow Gulf's capital-boosting bonds
Fast-growing Gulf Arab banks plan to bolster their reserves by issuing capital-boosting bonds.
02/02/2015
DWG restructuring boosts asset quality of UAE banking sector
Emirates NBD is the biggest beneficiary of second round of restructuring that will boost asset quality across sector
02/02/2015
Big Saudi firms to pay bonuses
Several of Saudi Arabia’s largest listed companies said they would pay out hundreds of millions of dollars in bonuses
02/01/2015
SHUAA makes it four in a row with MENA FM's Best UAE Equity Fund
SHUAA is pleased to announce its Emirates Gateway Fund has been awarded Best UAE Equity Fund 2014
02/01/2015
Middle East royals to bid for Britain's military heritage
UK architects with Dubai money enter the race for Hyde Park Barracks
02/01/2015
Cityscape Group launches region's first online real estate content platform
Cityscape.org, a brand new online extension of Cityscape Magazine, provides a Middle East perspective on global real estate
02/01/2015
Al Masah Capital wins Private Equity Fund of the Year Award, 2015
Al Masah Capital had a big night at the 2015 MENA Fund Manager Performance awards for the 6th year running.
01/30/2015
Generali partners with Rakbank to sell its products into the UAE
At the end of last year Zurich, one of Generali’s three major competitors in the UAE, signed a 15-year bancassurance agreement with Citi bank
01/30/2015
Abu Dhabi’s Centurion Said to Plan Travelex, UAE Merger
The Centurion deal is now complete