TECOM Investments and Amlak Finance launch off-plan Islamic financing for Villa Lantana homes
Amlak will offer financing up to 50 per cent of the property value prior to project handover, with the option…
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JLL appoints Head of Integrated Facilities Management for Middle East and North Africa
JLL announced today the appointment of Phil Batty as the new Head of Integrated Facilities Management for Middle East and…
Qatar progresses with financial market reform
Foreign participation in the Qatar Stock Exchange is set to rise on the back of technical reforms that have been…
Private Equity Investment in Iran Is Still Years Off
The nuclear pact reached last week in Vienna may be the first incremental step toward lifting sanctions in Iran, but…
BPL Global targets further growth with Dubai office opening
The opening takes the number of BPL Global offices to five – joining London, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong. …
Eskan Bank mandates SICO to list debut REIT
Eskan Bank said it has appointed Securities & Investment Company as lead arranger for the first real estate investment trust…
Saudi finances weaken as foreign exchange reserves slide
Saudi Arabia ramped up oil production to an all-time record high of 10.6m barrels a day in June, 200,000 barrels…
A.M. Best assigns ratings to Saudi Arabian Insurance Company
The ratings reflect the company’s strong business profile, excellent risk-adjusted capitalisation and track record of robust operating performance. Offsetting…
Greening the desert: How the UAE aims to change its carbon footprint
Relentless construction, a booming aviation sector and near-permanent air conditioning: Dubai is not an obvious contender for the title of…
UAE banks up investments in digital channels to lure customers
A 2013 index by consultant AT Kearney ranked the United Arab Emirates in 17th position for digital banking readiness. …
UAE Corporates take Bond Route Whilst Saudi’s go Sukuk
Over the last month banks in the UAE have preferred conventional bond issuance whilst Saudi corporates have taken the Sukuk…
The UAE and China’s Thriving Partnership
Throughout the 21st century, China’s ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council have strengthened in various domains. China and the…