Russia, Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth funds create fund to invest in Russian energy, technology
Two sovereign wealth funds have agreed to collaborate on two new platforms to invest in the Russian energy services and…
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Saudi central bank paints rosy picture of economy
Top Saudi central bank officials painted a highly positive picture of the economy at a rare news conference on Wednesday,…
Bank Negara: Islamic finance will focus on quality growth
Malaysia is second only to Saudi Arabia in terms of Islamic banking in the world. Of the US$71 billion Syariah-compliant…
A Digital Bank for the Connected Generation
As the digital future becomes inevitable, a one-size-fits-all approach in banking does not work anymore, and financial institutions that adeptly…
Need seen for more convertible bond issuance in GCC
Key economic programmes such as Saudi Vision 2030 and projects such as Dubai Expo 2020 will facilitate greater investor interest…
Half of Iran's banks should close or merge, top banker says
The number of banks in Iran should at least halve over the next six years, with closures and mergers needed…
Exit planning and M&A priority for GCC businesses”: Expert
Specialist corporate finance firm Lumina Capital Advisers Ltd, which provides services related to M&A, equity capital, debt advisory and infrastructure…
Bahrain wants to be 'honey that attracts bees'
Bahrain's Economic Development Board (EDB) Chief Executive Khalid Al Rumaihi said the country wants to become a Middle Eastern home…
Financier fuels MidEast investment speculation with Newcastle United visitFinancier fuels MidEast investment speculation with Newcastle United visit
British financier Amanda Staveley was in attendance at Newcastle’s St. James Park on Sunday, fuelling speculation that the Middle East…
Saudi Sovereign Fund to Develop Holy Sites in Mecca, Medina
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is forming two real estate development firms to boost the capacity of Mecca and Medina…
FM Zarif hails Iran’s banking ties with Oman
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who is visiting Omani capital city of Muscat told the media, before his meeting…
Richard Branson to invest in Saudi Arabia tourism project
Richard Branson has committed to investing in a luxury tourism project in Saudi Arabia, aiming to transform a stretch of…