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…
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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…
Capital Intelligence lowers KFH’s Financial Strength and Long-Term Foreign Currency Ratings
KFH remains Kuwait’s largest Islamic bank, as well as being the second largest financial institution. KFH’s Support Rating is raised…
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank expects approval from Bank Al-Maghrib
ADIB has applied for approval from the Morrocan Central Bank for approval to invest in participatory banking in Morocco by…
Investor base widens for Saudi bond issues
Bond issues by Saudi Arabia’s government are expected to be worth tens of billions of riyals by the end of…
An Israeli gambling company beat one of Britain's biggest hedge funds in the takeover battle for Plus500
Odey Asset Management, the $US13.1 billion £8.4 billion London hedge fund, just lost a takeover battle for the UK-listed stock-trading…
Saudi bond issues to soar as government plugs deficit
Bond issues by Saudi Arabia's government are expected to be worth tens of billions of dollars by the end of…