Middle East real estate remains a preferred asset class for UHNWIs
The attitude survey looks at the most important investment trends for ultra-high-net-worth individuals canvassing the responses of 500 of the…
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Monthly markets round-up: Saudi's attempt to woo passive funds pays first big dividend
Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange, Tadawul, saw its index rise 6 percent during the month of March as investors anticipated that…
Middle East wealthy own most homes in the world, Knight Frank says
Ultra-high-net-worth-individuals from the Middle East own the largest number of first and second homes in the world, as levels of…
Blockchain in Israel: A diamond in the rough?
While future of Bitcoin unclear, there is large potential to the blockchain technology it's built on Bitcoin, the digital…
Investment securities balance rises in UAE banks to $18.9bln
Emirati banks are continuing to focus their investment activities on securities, which raised the total balance of their investment in…
Qatari investments ‘bring economic development to US cities’, says US-Arab chamber official
Multi-billion dollar Qatari investments in the US are playing a significant role in the economic development of cities in America,…
Financial crunch time for Lebanon?
The Lebanese government will this week seek pledges worth billions of dollars of low-interest-bearing loans from international bodies at a…
How the UK is doubling down on GCC as a key economic partner
As the spectre of Brexit looms, speculation has swirled that the European Union’s loss will be the GCC’s gain. British…
Turkish banks earn over $1B net profit in February
The Turkish banking sector posted a net profit of 3.85 billion Turkish liras ($1.02 billion) in February, said the Banking…
Bahrain Wakes Up to Bond Reality
Bahrain reined in its bond-sale plans as investors sought higher yields amid a surge in issuance from the Gulf. …
Building greener thinking into the Middle East’s real estate
Across the Middle East, it’s not just the glass skyscrapers glittering in the sunlight; growing numbers of buildings are incorporating…
Eyes on Dubai: Evaluating The Gulf Region As A Startup Haven
When you first arrive in Dubai, your eye is drawn to the skyline, and up, up, up the silvery spire…