World Islamic Banking Conference gathers global Islamic financial ecosystem in Bahrain
His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister has deputized H.E Rasheed Al Maraj, the Governor…
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Boutique M&A advisories usurp big boys' turf
These are uneasy times for bankers in the Middle East. The slump in oil is draining billions of dollars…
Mideast funds a bit more positive on stocks, bearish on bonds
Middle East fund managers have become slightly more positive on regional equities after valuations fell, and more bearish on bonds…
Foreign direct investment becomes a priority for the UAE
In spite of the region’s attractive markets, foreign investment in the UAE has been slowed by certain local regulations. …
Private Equity Investments Outperforming Other Asset Classes: 4x Emerging Markets Equity; 2x S&P 500 and High Yield Bonds
Investor appetite for Private Equity (PE) is set to remain robust globally, benefiting from a rising tide of global financial…
SICO announces changes to its regional fund portfolio
Securities & Investment Company (SICO), licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as a conventional wholesale bank, announced today the…
Qatari bank CBQ eyes possible sale of UAB stake – sources
Dec 1 Commercial Bank of Qatar has been trying to sell its 40 percent stake in troubled Emirati lender United…
Premier: Bahrain regional hub for Islamic banking
His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa stressed Bahrain's success in turning into a financial and…
IFC, Al Baraka Bank Support Egypt's Trade Sector
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Al Baraka Bank, are joining forces to expand the availability of…
Saudi developer secures funds to complete world's tallest tower
The Saudi developer behind plans for the world's tallest building said on Sunday (Nov 29) it had secured financing to…
Nexus Group Expansion Continues in 2016
The rapidly developing insurance and savings industry presents significant opportunities for business growth, according to leading regional brokers, Nexus Group…
Blackstone Sells Midtown’s London Hotel to Abu Dhabi Fund For $382M
Just a month after news broke about Blackstone Group’s plan to buy Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village for $5.3 billion, …