QF launches new funding initiative to support private sector
Qatar Foundation Research, Development, and Innovation has marked the launch of its new funding initiative, 'Innovation Coupon', by signing an…
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Boutique Firm Led by Ex-UBS Banker to Bid for Abraaj Funds
A boutique investment firm founded by former UBS Group AG banker Yassine Bouhara is bidding to buy funds managed by…
Dubai’s stock market has success on the road
As part of an ongoing approach to attract wider global investor interest to its market, the Dubai Financial Market has…
Deutsche Bank’s Ozkan moves to SMBC
Semih Ozkan is leaving Deutsche Bank to join SMBC’s global trade finance department as regional product leader for structured trade…
Sharjah Islamic Bank appoints banks for Tier 1 perpetual sukuk
Sharjah Islamic Bank has appointed banks to arrange investor meetings ahead of the issuance of a US dollar denominated Islamic…
Robinson takes on senior role at Gulf International Bank
Gulf International Bank has hired Louis Robinson as regional sales head in its global transaction banking department. In his…
UAE investors hit as dodgy 'halal' firm folds up in India
Scores of Indian expats in the UAE have been left devastated after losing their life savings to a dodgy ‘halal’…
Bahrain tops Silicon Valley, London for female startups
Bahrain is one of the top 10 startup ecosystems with the largest share of female founders, according to the 2019…
Abraaj investor Patrick Chalhoub cautions against over regulation after fund's collapse
Dubai businessman Patrick Chalhoub, who made a personal investment in the now defunct private equity company Abraaj, said its collapse…
APICORP appoints Chief Financial Officer
The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation has appointed Dr Sherif El Sayed Ayoub as its Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity,…
Kuwaiti stake in Green Reit raises eyebrows
The usual flurry of Monday morning stock exchange announcements contained a notification that piqued the interest of followers of the…
India mulls FDI move to attract more Middle East investors
India is considering allowing foreign investment funds to buy stressed loan portfolios of banks, a move which is expected to…