Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Comment & Analysis

Dubai’s Al-Habtoor Group planning major investment in Hungary, other central European countries

June 18, 2020

Al-Habtoor Group is planning a major investment move in Hungary and several other central European countries, a source close to…

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Coronavirus

Saudi fund launches $1bn pandemic stimulus plan to help industry

June 17, 2020

The Saudi Industrial Development Fund  has launched a SR3.7 billion ($1 billion) stimulus plan to support industrial projects affected by…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE becomes largest FDI recipient in the Middle East

June 17, 2020

Foreign direct investment  inflow into the UAE jumped over 34 per cent to $14 billion (Dh51.4 billion) in 2019 as…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi fund to offer SR3.7 billion to 500 plus small industrial firms

June 17, 2020

Saudi Arabia will offer a 3.7 billion riyal ($1 billion) stimulus package to support more than 500 small and medium-sized…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Abu Dhabi's ADQ in talks for bank debt – sources

June 17, 2020

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, a state-owned holding company, is in talks with banks for bank debt financing, two sources said.  …

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Comment & Analysis

Kuwait Stocks Lead Gulf Losses as Banks Face Pressure: Inside EM

June 16, 2020

Most equity markets in the Gulf declined as investors remain cautious about the pace of the economic recovery, while volatility…

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Comment & Analysis

First Abu Dhabi Bank sells 1.4 bln Chinese yuan in 5-yr Formosa bonds – document

June 16, 2020

First Abu Dhabi Bank sold 1.4 billion Chinese yuan ($197.3 million) in five-year Formosa bonds at 3.5%, a document showed…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE firms merge to create $1bn global expat advisory business

June 16, 2020

UAE-headquartered Arlo Wealth has merged with international advisory business Harrison Rowe.   The combined company, AHR Private Wealth, will have…

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FinTech

Competitive Advantage: Exploring The Middle East's Potential To Become A Global Fintech Hub

June 16, 2020

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the fintech scene has boomed in the past few months, with the world…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Oman Arab Bank finalises agreement to acquire Alizz Bank

June 16, 2020

Oman Arab Bank will acquire the entire issued share capital of the Muscat-based Alizz Bank in a deal that will…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi property firm Amlak plans first post-coronavirus Riyadh IPO

June 15, 2020

Saudi Arabian real estate financing firm Amlak International said on Sunday it will float 30% of its shares in Riyadh,…

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Comment & Analysis

Oman on course for best-ever year for deals

June 15, 2020

News of the global slump in mergers in acquisitions hasn’t reached the farthest corner of the Arabian Peninsula, where a…

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