DIFC Investments repays $1.25 billion Sukuk obligation
DIFC Investments (DIFCI), the investment arm of the Dubai International Financial Centre, confirmed that it had repaid its $1.25…
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Takaful Malaysia close to sealing UK property investment deal
Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Bhd is close to concluding an overseas investment deal specifically in the UK property market which would…
Dubai leads transition towards Green Economy
The United Arab Emirates' leadership, in adopting policies and initiatives that spur sustainable development, has positioned Dubai firmly among global…
Private equity investments and exits in Middle East remain positive
The MENA Private Equity Association, in partnership with KPMG and Zawya, released the 2011 Private Equity and Venture Capital in…
UAE Exchange Qatar opens yet another door of convenience
The remittance brand added a new link to the chain of branches. The seventh branch, opened in Al Khor, strengthened…
Downward shift in Abu Dhabi and Dubai cost of living – Research
Falling rental prices is one of the main reasons behind a lower cost of living across the Middle East; helping…
Ex-Swiss central bank head to join BlackRock
BlackRock today announced the appointment of Philipp Hildebrand as Vice Chairman of BlackRock, overseeing the Firm’s largest institutional client relationships…
EFG Hermes faces its own Arab Spring
It has been a difficult 12 months for EFG-Hermes, the leading Middle East investment bank, which now finds itself in…
GFH subsidiary exits major IT fund
G Capital (formerly Injazat Capital), a leading private equity investor, advisor and fund manager in the region, has announced the…
Gulf Insurance Company tops the insurance companies in the region
The Managing Director and CEO of Gulf Insurance Company 'GIC' Mr. Khalid Al-Hassan confirmed that GIC has received an A-…
Kenanga Investment-ECM Libra Investment merger makes sense
The proposed merger of the investment banking businesses of K&N Kenanga Holdings Bhd and ECM Libra Financial Group Bhd (ELFG)…
Kuwait real estate sales rise by 50%
The value of real estate transactions in Kuwait rose by nearly half, year on year in the first three months…