Islamic banks now finance infrastructure projects in Oman
Islamic banks, established three years ago, have begun financing a host of infrastructure projects in Oman, which in turn will…
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Russia seeks UAE investments to boost its economy
As Russian economy shrinks due to sanctions and falling oil revenue, the country is seeking to strengthen its trade ties…
PPP projects in Qatar see major interest
The Qatari Government is showing an increasing appetite to enter into public private partnerships to deliver infrastructure projects and drive…
Perpetual Sukuk shining as Fed delay sparks Gulf hunt for yield
Holding bonds that have no set maturity date proved the best bet for Gulf sukuk investors in the first quarter,…
Japan looks for growth and influence from Islamic finance boom
Japan is the latest global financial hub to start making inroads into Islamic finance, a move that could help strengthen…
Qatar First Bank interested in Indian healthcare sector investment
Qatar First Bank is looking forward to make big investments in India, especially in the country’s promising healthcare sector, said…
Kuwaiti bank NBK sets price guidance for capital-boosting bond, to price Weds
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the Gulf state's largest lender, has set price guidance for a dollar-denominated bond issue that…
Oman Insurance Company and GlobeMed Gulf Healthcare Solutions sign new agreement
GlobeMed Gulf HealthCare Solutions, part of the GlobeMed group of companies, is proud to announce the addition Oman Insurance Company,…
Abraaj raises $1.3bn for African investment funds
Abraaj Group has raised about US$1.3 billion for two funds investing in Africa to tap into the continent’s economic growth,…
"Kuwait Clearing" Distributes Bonus Shares Today
A statement issued by Kuwait Finance House indicated that Kuwait Clearing Company shall commence today Tuesday 31st march the distribution…
Emirates set to close $913m sukuk
Emirates has announced the successful pricing of $913 million certificates due 2025 issued by Khadrawy Ltd. and with the benefit…
BBK's $400m bond issue a big success
BBK has announced the closing of a bond issuance of $400 million. The issuance of an international senior unsecured…