Kuwait’s current account surplus rises in Q1-19
Kuwait’s current account surplus increased to around KWD 2 billion during the first quarter of 2019, compared to KWD 1.8…
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African businesses eye UAE for growth, development
Africa has turned into every investor's favourite investment destination as innovation and growth get embedded deep in the economy. …
Aldar eyes expansion into Egypt and Saudi Arabia as profit rises
Aldar Properties is looking at expanding into Egypt and Saudi Arabia as Abu Dhabi's largest developer reported a 5 per…
UAE is not a mature PE market but technology might help managers’ fundraising efforts
Technology tools combined with traditional roadshows are enabling managers to connect with new investors, be it for primary or secondary…
Investcorp annual net profit up 5%, cuts private equity co-investments
Bahrain-based Investcorp said on Wednesday its net profit rose 5% in its latest financial year, helped by higher fee income,…
StanChart private equity spinoff targets Middle East
Affirma Capital, the newly- spun-off former private equity business of Standard Chartered Bank, is eyeing acquisition opportunities in the Middle…
Saudi Arabia Leads Gulf IPO Activity
According to the Ernst & Young MENA IPO Eye Report, MENA IPO deal value increased by 222.6 percent to USD2.82…
UAE retail gold rates hit a five-year high
On Wednesday evening, suggested retail rates for selling gold touched a five-year high of Dh171.50 for a gram of 22K…
Aldar Properties Q2 profit up 7%, says Abu Dhabi sentiment up
Aldar Properties , the largest property developer in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday reported a 7% rise in second-quarter profit year…
How to rent a property in Dubai
Renting a property in Dubai can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are arriving in the city for the…
Is the Gulf construction boom economically sound?
Or is this a reaction to falling oil prices? The Gulf countries have announced $125 billion of new projects…
Boursa Kuwait has been the best Gulf market since the beginning of the year
In the GCC the picture was mostly positive with the exception of the Saudi market. The S&P GCC Composite Index…