Dubai launches data-based Economic Platform
The ‘Dubai Economic Platform’ has been launched, offering an integrated source of global and local economic data and relying on…
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Middle East sovereigns must follow Egypt's green example
Middle East sovereigns have been taking their sweet time in getting round to doing green financing, despite many of the…
GFH properties announces signing of top international retail brands to Harbour row
GFH Properties has announced the signing with top tier international brands that will establish their franchises as part of the…
Saudi's SEDCO Capital fund eyes $240mln property acquisition
Saudi-based global asset management firm SEDCO Capital said that its real estate trust fund is eyeing the acquisition of a…
Turkey to issue gold-backed bond, sukuk
Turkey's Treasury will issue a one-year gold-backed bond and sukuk to corporate investors on Wednesday. The bond and sukuk…
UAE banking at a time of inflection
UAE—An attractive banking market with unique characteristics Most banking markets around the world have seen limited growth and profitability…
GCC bank profits, credit quality face risk from virus
Banks and financial institutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council are expected to experience relatively muted direct impact of the coronavirus…
UAE central bank to revise 2020 growth forecast due to coronavirus
The United Arab Emirates’ central bank will reassess its forecast for economic growth in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak,…
Bahrain's Tamkeen launches new Solar Financing Scheme
Tamkeen has signed an agreement with several leading banks in Bahrain for the launch of the Solar Financing Scheme. …
Edamah signs property management agreement with Bahrain development bank to manage and operate Sitra mall
Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah) has signed a property management agreement with Bahrain Development Bank whereby Edamah will take…
Norway’s sovereign fund raises investments in GCC markets
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, increased its investments in the GCC region by 15.2% or $440…
Lebanon’s banks plead for a no default
Lebanon’s banking lobby made a last-ditch appeal to the government to avoid a debt default and instead offer a swap…