Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Comment & Analysis

The II Q&A Sessions: RL360's David Kneeshaw on the future of advice in the Middle East

February 4, 2021

In this new feature, International Investment is highlighting some of our stand-out Q&A sessions and interviews taken from our recent…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

DFSA suspends licence of Red Spear Capital Limited

February 3, 2021

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has announced that it has suspended the licence of Red Spear Capital Limited (Red Spear)…

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Comment & Analysis

‘Overbanked’ Qatari market could benefit from more consolidation: Fitch

February 3, 2021

Credit ratings agency Fitch has described the Qatari market as “overbanked,” and believes that lenders in the country could do…

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Comment & Analysis

How will foreign ownership rules impact the UAE advice market?

February 3, 2021

In November 2020, the UAE passed legislation to allow foreign investors complete ownership of a business.   Previously, foreign nationals…

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Comment & Analysis

Riyadh set to be epicenter for hyperloop technology

February 3, 2021

High-speed hyperloop technology will be one of the key components in Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitions to turn…

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Financial Results

Dubai's DFM Company posts $37.57mln net profit in 2020

February 3, 2021

Dubai Financial Market Company has announced its results for the financial year ending December 31, 2020, posting a net profit…

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Comment & Analysis

Utilise data capabilities to meet Sustainable Development Goals

February 3, 2021

Advanced data analysis is key to tracking progress in Sustainable Development Goals. However, government bodies in the GCC often lack…

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Comment & Analysis

$19.8bln properties sold in Dubai in 2020; market up 270% from lowest level in May

February 3, 2021

Dubai’s real estate market is strongly recovering from its lowest levels, with buyers snapping up more than $19.8 billion worth…

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Executive Moves

Sultan Al-Hamidi, Aljazira Capital board member

February 3, 2021

Sultan Al-Hamidi has been a member of Aljazira Capital’s board since July 2019 and also sits on the company’s committees…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi cabinet says kingdom witnessing ‘unprecedented’ investment opportunities

February 3, 2021

The cabinet on Tuesday discussed plans for the city of Riyadh recently revealed by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.  …

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Kuwait wealth fund commits to London base despite legal dispute

February 3, 2021

Kuwait Investment Office, the international arm of one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, is sticking with its base…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Kuwait's Agility invests $35mln in Queen's Gambit Growth Capital

February 2, 2021

Agility, a global logistics provider, announced that it has invested $35 million in Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital(GMBTU), a blank-check company…

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