Disappearing sukuk sales dominate Gulf agenda
This year is shaping up to be a disappointing one for Islamic bond sales in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council.…
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Saudi real estate: Major price correction ruled out
While the pace of development across Saudi Arabia is likely to slow in the face of lower oil prices, the…
Israel secures cooperation deal with Latin America's largest investment bank
In a move opening new business opportunities for Israeli firms, the Ministry of Economy on Monday inked a deal stipulating…
Egyptian Takaful Non-life eyes $1.3mln-Premiums in FY2015-16
The company expects to attain premiums volume of EGP 350 million at the end of June 2015, Arfeeen told Amwal…
Bahrain's Investcorp hires Robinson as finance head
Investcorp has hired Toby Robinson as its chief financial officer effective July 1, the Bahrain-based alternative investment firm said on…
Abu Dhabi sets foundations for a flourishing market
The history of Abu Dhabi, when viewed in a global context, is one of dramatic economic and social change over…
Dubai Holding appoints new managing director, CEO
Dubai Holding has announced executive promotions to strengthen leadership team. H.E. Ahmad Bin Byat was promoted to Vice Chairman…
Kingdom Holding, CDCIC launch $400 million fund
Kingdom Holding Company, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, announces the signing of a memorandum of…
BECO Capital Invests in Bayzat, a Regional Startup in the Emerging Healthcare Insurance Technology Sector
BECO Capital, a regional venture capital firm focused on technology investments in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, today announced that…
Alternative Islamic opportunities on the rise
Guidance Financial Group specialises in the development and management of alternative investment solutions in the asset classes such as real…
Insurance companies seek improved risk management framework
A significantly large number of insurance companies from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are seeking to enhance their risk management…
Mobily fiasco highlights need for good governance in the Middle East
As Etisalat and Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange begin to welcome foreign investors for the first time, the travails of Etihad…