Columbia Threadneedle bolsters Middle East presence
Columbia Threadneedle has announced the appointment of Jack Harvey, CFA as Director, Middle East in its Dubai office, reporting to…
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UK companies look for new businesses in Qatar
Lani Rose R Dizon I The Peninsula More British companies are settting up their businesses in Doha, especially after…
For Dubai developers, going for niches are what matter
Access to land and funds are no longer enough to make a mark as a developer in Dubai. For that,…
Qatar helps Taiwan become a new global sukuk player
Taiwan, or, as it calls itself officially, the Republic of China, in the past months became a new kid on…
More than $200bn wiped off Gulf markets in huge one-day slump
Hundreds of billions of dollars were wiped off Gulf markets on Sunday after they were hit with their biggest one-day…
Central bank of Bahrain to verify compliance by insurers
The Central bank of Bahrain is planning to verify if insurance companies are in compliance with the unified claims settlement…
Nurturing the perfect eco-system for alternative funds
Over a period of more than 50 years, Jersey has developed a well-respected and forward-thinking funds sector. In 2019,…
Sovereign Wealth Fund Appetite for Investing in Start-Ups Wanes
Sovereign wealth fund investment in venture capital deals slipped to its lowest level in six years in 2019, with the…
Investment trend: Formosa sukuk could help GCC issuers diversify funding
The expansion of Taiwan's Formosa bond market to include sukuk instruments could help Gulf Cooperation Council issuers, including Islamic banks,…
GCC economy's resilience to be tested
GCC countries are facing severe headwinds on multiple fronts that will have a negative impact on oil gross domestic product,…
DIFC reports 14% increase in number of companies in 2019
Dubai International Financial Centre reported on Sunday that the total number of companies operating from the financial free zone grew…
Coronavirus impact: Dubai's economy may feel effects into Q2 2020
Dubai saw remarkable external trade growth in 2019, and with a contribution of 150 billion dirhams, China was its largest…