Are There Lessons for GCC Countries?
GCC governments face significant challenges in their economic diversification efforts as they face sustained decline in oil prices in recent…
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Bahrain sends request for proposals for U.S. dollar bond, sukuk issues
Bahrain's government has sent out a request for proposals to banks to arrange issues of U.S dollar-denominated conventional bonds and…
Saudi Arabia raises 17bn riyals in first local Islamic bond this year
Saudi Arabia raised 17 billion Saudi riyals (Dh16.65bn) from its first local Islamic bond sale this year as the biggest…
The Prospects For Middle East Economies Amid New Financial Realities
The Middle East is going through a period of tremendous change, with oil prices remaining the dominant theme driving the…
Dubai DIFC a hit with Chinese, Indian financial firms
A number of leading Chinese and Indian banks are in the process of obtaining Category 1 banking licences in the…
Dubai economy well positioned for the future with growth to rise next year
Dubai’s economy is forecast to expand 3.6 per cent next year, compared with 2.9 per cent in 2016, as the…
Saudi finance ministry says domestic sukuk program established
Saudi Arabia's ministry of finance said on Sunday it had established a program to issue local currency Islamic bonds, as…
Real estate and tourism in focus for Dubai as it manages economy
Dubai is bringing more transparency to the way it is managing its economy, by forecasting growth not just for the…
Saudi Arabia’s Sukuk Program Established
The Debt Management Office announced on Sunday the establishment of the local currency Islamic bonds program, after banks fulfilled requirements…
Regional corporates send out sukuk-ready signals
In the world of capital markets, being ready to issue sukuk or debt capital market instrument is one sign of…
How to pick the right health insurance for your dependents in the UAE
Sorting out health insurance for your dependants can be complicated, from dealing with a new-born baby to insuring your parents…
London ‘venue of choice’ for Middle East listings
The London Stock Exchange regards itself as the “undisputed overseas listing venue of choice” for companies from the Middle East,…