Dubai’s DIFC looks east for Asian growth strategy
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has said it expects South Asia, the Middle East and Africa to contribute 50%…
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Gulf investors seek exit opportunity from Pakistan’s banking industry
After holding their positions for decades, a number of Gulf investors are looking for a suitable exit opportunity from the…
Dubai’s Emirates NBD expands its bank in Saudi Arabia
Emirates NBD has expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia by opening its first branch in Jeddah and announcing plans to…
UAE trading activity slows down as Tadawul rises
Trading activity has slowed to a trickle on UAE bourses as traders are busy chasing attractive returns in Saudi Arabia.…
GCC economies on stable and sustainable growth trajectory
GCC economies are on a more stable and sustainable growth trajectory following the global financial crisis and low oil prices…
It’s the ‘right time’ to move into Saudi Arabia, says CBRE
Saudi Arabia, though armed with a much bigger economy and population than the nearby emirate, can be overlooked. This…
Tel Aviv University Launches $20 Million Early Stage Venture Fund
Over a seven-year period, the fund will make 8-10 new investments a year. The fund will also provide companies with…
World Bank lauds Qatar for assisting countries in projects
HE the Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani met with World Bank vice-president (Middle…
Qatar to mark comeback with $12 billion international bond
Qatar raised $12 billion in a bond issue on Thursday, the largest placement by an emerging market sovereign this year,…
Qatar banks’ assets expand by 9% to $378.9bn
Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon sector grew 4.2 percent in 2017, offset by a contraction in the hydrocarbon sector. The real GDP growth…
Dubai tycoon Al Habtoor bullish over UAE prospects in 2018
Dubai billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor believes 2018 will be a much better year for businesses in the UAE after…
Saudi Arabia beats Qatar to market with $11 billion bond
Saudi Arabia is set to raise $11 billion with a triple-tranche dollar bond, while Qatar is meeting global investors ahead…