What Now for Saudi Arabia's Planned $2 Trillion Fund?
Saudi Arabia is now looking for Plan B to propel its sovereign wealth fund into the ranks of global giants.…
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Behind the Spectacular Collapse of a Private Equity Titan
Days before rubbing elbows with global business titans in Davos in January, Arif Naqvi set out to charm another circle…
One fifth of the UAE's wealth held by 12 people, consulting group claims
Almost one fifth of the UAE’s wealth is held by just 12 people, according to a new report by Boston…
Private Wealth in Oman Expected to Grow 7% Annually in Next 5 Years
Personal wealth in Oman is projected to accelerate at a compound annual growth rate of seven per cent over the…
Fearful of Bin Salman, wealthy Saudis look to invest abroad
Wealthy Saudis are uneasy about investing their millions in the Kingdom due to the policies of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin…
What makes the UAE a M&A haven in the ME?
The UAE alone made up 65% of inbound and outbound M&A deals in the Middle East (ME) during the first…
64 Percent of Consumers Want AI to Be More Human — Sort Of
How consumers engage with businesses is evolving dramatically. Organizations are using this technology to achieve a range of business goals,…
Qatar’s resilient economy offers better investment opportunity
Qatar’s resilient economy is capable of offering a bigger investment opportunity in bilateral terms, said Dr. R Seetharaman, Chief Executive…
Dubai-Based Luxury Expert Says City’s Downtown is Poised for Growth
British-born, Dubai-based Maria Morris is a partner at Knight Frank, leading the company’s Middle East, North Africa project marketing and…
Three thoughts by Gary Dugan
A real trade war is becoming ever more likely with every Tweet from President Trump. To date, many investors have…
Kuwait sovereign fund's UK unit to buy NSMP for $1.7 bln
The British infrastructure arm of Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund has agreed to buy oil and gas pipeline firm North Sea…
UAE entrepreneurs face ongoing banking challenges, solutions proposed
A study from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducted in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Economy, Council of…