ADIB-led consortium seals $480m deal to fund green Saudi initiatives
A consortium led by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has sealed a deal worth $480 million to fund green initiatives in…
Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments
12537 articles found
Shuaa Capital launches $250m venture debt fund
Dubai-based investment bank Shuaa Capital has launched a $250 million fund, the GCC's largest venture debt fund, which will support…
Egyptian FRA seeking to issue $400m of green bonds: CEO
The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority is seeking to issue green bonds worth $400 million before the end of this year.…
Saudi Tadawul Group announces its intention to launch a bundle of enhancements to develop the post trade infrastructure
Saudi Tadawul Group, through its subsidiaries, has announced its intention to launch a bundle of new enhancements aiming to strengthen…
Tamkeen plans tech training for 1,200 Bahrainis
Tamkeen has established a strategic collaboration with the world’s leading technology training academy, General Assembly, and Bahrain Institute of Banking…
Saudi digital loan broker Arib raises $2.3m to expand operations
Arib, a digital loan broker in Saudi Arabia, closed a $2.3 million seed investment round that will allow the company…
APICORP receives ‘AA-’ credit rating from S&P Global
The Arab Petroleum Investments Corp., or APICORP, a multilateral development financial institution announced that it has received an “AA-” credit…
Why crowdfunding is important for the UAE
The UAE government has approved the use of crowdfunding as the Emirates aims to open more streams of funding for…
Banque Misr, National Bank of Egypt, and Banque Du Caire lead investment in new fintech fund
Egypt's largest national banks - Banque Misr, National Bank of Egypt, and Banque du Caire – and Global Ventures, a…
Investcorp reaches €1.1bln of assets acquired in Europe
Investcorp has announced that its European Real Estate business towards the end of last year acquired Kering’s Italian headquarters in…
KIA seeks to up investments; Capital markets targeted
The London branch of the Kuwait Investment Authority has appointed executives from Barclays plc and the Carlyle Group in recent…
Former Deloitte and EY strategist joins Emex to make ESG top business priority in MENA
Leading ESG technology provider Emex has appointed Ateed Hijazi as its account executive across the MENA region. Hijazi will take…