12/31/2014
Al Hilal Islamic Bank launches 'Al Namaa Islamic Savings Account'
A great investment opportunity for depositors who wish to earn returns on their investments
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12/31/2014
Qatar's PM launches new Anantara luxury island resort
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is located on a Qatari crescent shape island in the Gulf - a 20 minute journey by ferry.
12/30/2014
Dubai Investments plans $2.7B in property projects
Dubai Investments PJSC is planning 10 billion dirhams ($2.7 billion) of real estate projects in the next five years as it seeks to benefit from resurgent property demand.
12/30/2014
Franklin backs Qatari-led bid for Canary Wharf owner Songbird
QIA already has a 29 percent stake in Songbird, while Brookfield has a 22 percent stake in Canary Wharf Group.
12/30/2014
FGB and LIC International to launch 'first' insurance co-branded credit card in the region
This is the first time that a leading insurance company has entered into a strategic alliance with a leading local bank to create a unified payment solution that is associated with a unique loyalty offering for its customers.
12/29/2014
DGCX launches three new Emerging Market currency futures
Expanding its suite of Emerging Market products, the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, today announced the launch of three new currency contracts Russian Ruble Futures, Korean Won Futures and South African Rand Futures.
12/29/2014
Dubai FDI and Shurooq create partnership to enhance investor network
The Dubai Investment Development Agency, an agency of the Department of Economic Development, and the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority has formed a partnership to conduct joint initiatives and exchange information to attract investment into th
12/29/2014
KFH: USD 350 Mln Syndicated Club Murabaha Facility for KFH-Turkey with Participation of 12 Global and Regional Banks
Al-Nahedh: - KFH succeeded in arranging, marketing the deal in a record time Deal twice oversubscribed
12/29/2014
Mövenpick Dubai sold by Alwaleed's Kingdom Holding for $95m
Dubai-based Kingdom Hotel Investments, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding Company, has sold its 100 percent interest in Movenpick Hotel and Apartments Bur Dubai.
12/29/2014
Saudi Arabia plans to open stock market to foreign investors in April
Saudi markets regulator has informed London-based brokers and fund managers of the timeline.
12/28/2014
Mergers and acquisitions boom in Middle East
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions set to accelerate after a vibrant 2014
12/28/2014
KFH Wins Gold Medal Award Of Excellence And Quality
Award Recognizes Bank’s Achievements In Service Quality, Customer Care: Al-Nahedh
12/28/2014
Batelco and BBK sign partnership agreement
Batelco and BBK have signed a new partnership agreement that will benefit customers of both organisations
12/28/2014
In 2015, Middle East to see rising interest in Exchange Traded Products
Currently there are about 6 Exchange Traded Products from the Middle East traded in the United States
12/25/2014
Abu Dhabi SWF to Invest $500 Mil. in Korean Value Stocks
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will invest US$500 million in Korea’s value stocks.
12/24/2014
CPI Financial: KFH Best Islamic Bank in the World
He indicated that KFH spares no effort to maintain its leading position as the best and largest Islamic bank
12/23/2014
Dubai’s FDI connects with potential investors in major European cities
Businesses and investors in key financial and industrial centres across Europe got an overview of the existing and emerging economic opportunities in Dubai as the Dubai Investment Development Agency
12/23/2014
FNB merge with CFH to attract investments
First National Bank and Corporate Finance House have merged their operations in a bid to increase their market share and attract foreign capital and investments.
12/23/2014
Sobha Group signs deal with Doha Bank
The $500m facility was arranged by Doha Bank with a five-year tenor and will enable Sobha Group to fund its expansion plans in Dubai
12/23/2014
Why Saudi Arabia may actually boost spending in 2015
At some point later on this week, the 2015 Saudi budget will be posted on the website of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, the kingdom’s central bank.