07/06/2023
UAE: Re-exports can fast-track Emirates' economic ambitions
New policy aims to double re-exports from the UAE over the next seven years
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07/05/2023
Emaar shares push Dubai stocks to 2015 high as economic outlook lifts mood
S&P Global Ratings recently upgraded Emaar Properties based on the strong demand seen in the UAE’s real estate sector
07/05/2023
OIA ranks second globally in development of governance, sustainability performance
The report stated that the data issued by the Authority sheds light on investments and their strategies
07/05/2023
Private equity firm Berkeley assets highlights key financial insights for the Middle East
Preservation and protection of capital continue to be priorities for investors in 2023 globally
07/04/2023
GCC equity markets record positive performance led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE
DFM closed June with 650.2 billion dirhams ($177 billion) in market cap at 3,792 index points, a result of increases in six out of the eight indices, including the financial, real estate, and industrial sectors.
07/04/2023
Egypt’s financial leasing sector hit by inflation and high-interest rates
The current economic conditions have affected Egypt’s financial leasing sector, similar to other sectors. The number of financial leasing contracts has declined, and customers are retaining cash liquidity
07/03/2023
Saudi’s Project Regional Headquarters is gaining pace; firms seeking more than just offices - experts
The Saudi Ministry of Investment says there will be “ample supply” of commercial space for companies complying with its regional HQ requirements
07/03/2023
7,000 new jobs? UAE hospitality industry well placed to hire from other sectors
UAE hospitality industry is expected to create almost 7,000 jobs in 2023
07/03/2023
Saudi's PIF, UAE's ADQ among funds with highest sustainability rankings in 2023
PIF is managing to make its unparalleled growth sustainable by pursuing best practices
06/30/2023
Kenya benchmarks Egypt’s 11pc in Eurobond buyback
The disclosure to the House committee comes amid prior announcements detailing how Kenya was gearing to settle the significant maturity in a year.
06/27/2023
Saudi Arabia's GDP growth set to slow to 2.4% this year due to lower oil production
However, non-oil growth will remain robust at 4.7%, says IIF
06/27/2023
Branded residences in Dubai have smashed records, but who’s buying?
The emirate has the most branded residence schemes of any location according to Savills, with one broker noticing an increase in Italian buyers attracted to Italian branded schemes
06/26/2023
CFA Society Bahrain elects new board for the term 2023-2025
The board is composed of distinguished finance industry professionals
06/26/2023
UAE’s 2022 GDP grows 7.9%, driven by non-oil activities
The statistics authority attributed the growth of the economy to innovative economic initiatives related to non-oil sectors and activities
06/22/2023
UAE’s first digitally-enabled private wealth management platform, Vault, to redefine investment practices in the region
Recognizing the prevalent challenges faced by clients, Vault's founders leveraged their industry experience to address key issues and reshape the investment landscape.
06/21/2023
Bahrain's Investcorp seeks to raise up to $600mln from investment vehicle IPO
Bahrain-based Investcorp is making preparations for a potential public share sale of Investcorp Capital, registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market
06/21/2023
Life insurance company opens office in Dubai
To expand its offering to NRI customers across the GCC region
06/21/2023
DFM successfully concludes international investor roadshow in london
The Roadshow successfully conducted 87 meetings, bringing together a diverse range of over 100 international funds represented by 231 diligent investors
06/21/2023
RAKBANK Set to Transform its Business Finance Operations, Selects Newgen's Trade and Supply Chain Finance Solution
UAE-based bank to automate its processing of transactions across trade and international business finance for delivering enhanced customer experience
06/21/2023
QSE launches new trading platform
All these solutions operate on a unified framework, sharing the same technological infrastructure, data architecture, and software engineering methodology.