Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Comment & Analysis

Over half of UAE based investors believe a slowing global economy will be biggest risk to their investments in 2019: survey

January 15, 2019

New research* from Old Mutual International and Quilter Cheviot Investment Management has revealed that increasing numbers of UAE based investors…

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Financial Results

Global Saudi Equity Fund outperforms TASI

January 15, 2019

Global Investment House Saudi has announced that the Global Saudi Equity Fund has reported another successful year in 2018. It…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Abu Dhabi’s ADNH signs Dhs1.6bn loan to fund acquisition of Dubai hotels

January 15, 2019

Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) has signed a Dhs1.6bn ($435m) loan facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank to acquire a…

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Comment & Analysis

Investment Minister Nasr lauds investment opportunities in Egypt

January 14, 2019

Egypt's Investment Minister Sahar Nasr says business opportunities in Egypt are promising, assuring investors about a friendly climate that is…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Middle East bond rush shunned by Oman before $6.2bn debt push

January 14, 2019

Oman’s government is in no hurry to follow its peers across the Middle East who kicked off the year by…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Employment pact for Filipino workers kicks in

January 14, 2019

The agreement on the employment of Filipino workers in Kuwait comes into force today after being ratified Deputy Prime Minister…

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Comment & Analysis

New opportunities await as Lord Mayor of London visits Kuwait and UAE

January 14, 2019

Opportunities in emerging areas such as fintech and green finance will be high up the agenda as the Lord Mayor…

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FinTech

The rise of robo-advisers in the UAE

January 13, 2019

A new wave of digital investment platforms in the UAE aim to provide low-cost options for young professional and mass-affluent…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Consolidating Pakistan-UAE ties

January 13, 2019

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed al Nahyan’s recent visit to Pakistan was the third meeting between the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

LGIM appoints head of Middle East

January 13, 2019

Noareen Raja has been hired by Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) as the asset manager’s new head of Middle…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Why Banks in Morocco Are Spreading the Wealth Around Africa

January 13, 2019

A new source of foreign direct investment is emerging in many sub-Saharan African nations: the kingdom of Morocco, situated right…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The UAE for OAPs: Dubai is offering residency to foreign pensioners

January 13, 2019

Debbie Reynolds never imagined she would retire to Dubai. The 55-year-old from Portsmouth has lived in the emirate on and…

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