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
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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.
05/05/2015
Showcase for top international properties
The Gulf Property Show is the centre point to networking the international real estate market
05/05/2015
Fajr Capital scoops Deal and Firm of the Year accolades
Fajr Capital has been recognised as the Middle East's "Private Equity Firm of the Year"
05/04/2015
QBIC and QFBA partner for future business development
QFBA is delighted to open its doors to QBIC's ambitious incubatees
05/04/2015
Oman Insurance Company Signs a Corporate Pension Plan with Aircrew Protection International
Members will have simple online access to complete all administrative tasks
04/29/2015
Qatar may follow Fed on interest rate hike: Samba
The Qatar Central Bank may raise deposit rate in line with Fed policy, with a lag of a month or two, Samba Financial Group said, which expects the US to raise rates this year, despite a weak global inflationary picture.
04/29/2015
Middle East real estate market is likely to reach US$ 113 billion by 2019
Middle East Real Estate Market report provides statistics on market size by supply, segmentation by geography and by type of construction, major projects, major real estate developers, market share of major developers and future outlook.
04/29/2015
Iran Borrowers Seen Sparking Sukuk Frenzy as Sanctions Phase Out
U.S. and European Union sanctions restrict Iran’s oil exports and isolate its banks from the global financial system.
04/27/2015
Dubai’s First IPO Since November May Come From Daman Investments
The Dubai-based asset manager will sell 55 percent of its equity capital, said Husam Kutaifan, managing director for investment banking at Emirates Investment Bank.
04/26/2015
Menacorp named ‘Best Brokerage House-Dubai’
The latest award is the result of the leading investment firm’s full commitment to provide top financial services to corporations, financial institutions, high net worth individuals, and government entities.