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Entersekt Appoints IST Networks as Reseller in the Middle East and Turkey

August 26, 2016

Entersekt, an innovator in mobile-enabled digital banking security, today announced a partnership with IST Networks.   A leading systems integrator…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Moody’s upgrades Masraf Al Rayan’s issuer ratings

August 26, 2016

Global credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Masraf Al Rayan’s long term issuer ratings to A1 from A2 and Counterparty…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Sale of former Burlington to German bank secures its future as a landmark hotel

August 26, 2016

Acquired by Blackstone for €67m in 2012, the Ballsbridge hotel, which now trades as the DoubleTree by Hilton, is expected…

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Financial Results

Qatar's financial position 'will remain strong over next decade'

August 25, 2016

Qatar, whose budget will turn back to surplus in 2017, will remain in one of the strongest fiscal positions in…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar fund buys 9.9% stake in Empire State Building owner

August 25, 2016

Qatar Investment Authority, the Middle Eastern country’s sovereign wealth fund, bought a near 10 per cent interest in Empire State…

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Comment & Analysis

Dubai an 'ideal base' for companies looking to grow into Asia

August 25, 2016

More global companies are viewing Dubai as an ideal base to find a way into growing Asian and African markets,…

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Comment & Analysis

Bedaya holds workshop on ‘financial statements’

August 24, 2016

The Bedaya Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development, a joint initiative by Qatar Development Bank and Silatech recently hosted its…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar fund buys stake in Empire State Building

August 24, 2016

The Qataris are betting on the Empire State Building.   An affiliate of the Qatar Investment Authority bought a 9.9%…

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Comment & Analysis

Al-Safat Investment Co holds general assembly meeting

August 24, 2016

Al-Safat Investment Company held its ordinary General Assembly yesterday to approve its balance-sheet for the year ending Dec 31, 2015…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE India Economic Forum focus to step up ties

August 24, 2016

Key opportunities for diversifying and deepening the economic partnership between India and the UAE will come under the spotlight at…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Business Outlook: Saudi Market and Investors

August 24, 2016

Stock markets around the world crashed in 2008 and billions of dollars were lost, but most of the world’s major…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Piramal invests Rs150 crore in Smaaash Entertainment

August 23, 2016

Piramal Enterprises Ltd’s structured investment group unit has agreed to invest Rs.150 crore in Smaaash Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, a sports-based…

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