Funds to cut UAE, Qatar exposure after MSCI upgrade -survey
A substantial number of Middle East funds intend to cut their exposure to stocks in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar,…
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MENA asset management sector promising
The asset management sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, though at present is relatively unexplored, will…
Did the Islamic banking play its prospective role?
WHILE the Islamic banking experience started in the region almost four decades ago with the establishment of Dubai Islamic Bank…
UAE cost of living will continue to rise as economy booms
Growing economy and expat inflow mainly pushing rentals and inflation higher. Cost of living in the UAE is expected…
Simsek Speaks: Making the Case for Institutional Investment in Turkey
On May 20th, the Turkish Prime Ministry’s Investment Support and Promotion Agency hosted the first annual Turkey’s Investment Summit in…
Islamic finance yet to be fully tested -report
Islamic finance weathered the global financial crisis better than conventional banking, but it was not completely immune and has yet…
Israeli hedge funds outperform with significant growth in assets
The Israel hedge fund industry has seen a 33 per cent growth in assets in the past two years to…
Dubai inflation rate at highest in five years and set to rise further
Dubai inflation is running at its highest in nearly five years, driven by the soaring price of property. The…
Moody's affirms Qatar International Islamic Bank’s ratings Li
Moody's affirmation reflects QIIB's strong capitalisation, liquidity and funding profile. These strengths are moderated by high borrower and sector concentrations…
Israeli Hedge Fund Industry Small But Outperforming
The Israeli hedge fund industry is small but growing—and outperforming, according to a new report from Tzur Management. Tzur…
Saudi long-term growth in nonoil sectors to continue
Long-term growth is expected to continue in the non-oil sectors in Saudi Arabia with massive government spending on infrastructure projects…
HSBC sees UAE’s growth enhancing sukuk outlook
UAE borrowers will help revive regional sukuk sales this year from the slowest start since 2011 as the economy gains…