SR1bn Eid boost: SAMA injects new currencies
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) has pumped new Saudi Riyal currencies worth SR1 billion to meet growing demand on…
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Bahrain hires four banks for new US dollar bond – sources
The Kingdom of Bahrain, rated Baa2/BBB/BBB, has hired four banks including Citigroup, Gulf International Bank and Standard Chartered to arrange…
Saudi to Open Up $531 Billion Stock Market to Foreigners
Saudi Arabia will open up its stock market to international investors, giving foreigners greater access to the Arab world’s biggest…
Middle East Seen Gaining Gold Share as Trading Expands
The Middle East will take a bigger share of gold demand as buyers from Kuwait to Saudi Arabia to the…
Saudi bourse to open to foreigners
Saudi Arabia has authorised foreign share ownership on its stock market, a long-awaited opening up in the Arab world’s biggest…
Saudi Market Surprise Sparks Speculation of Sukuk Access
Saudi Arabia’s plan to open its $531 billion stock market to foreigners is prompting speculation that Islamic bonds will be…
Al-Dakheel sets standards in KSA finance sector
Kholoud Al-Dakheel, businesswoman, has a special imprint on the business world, which started when she joined the administrative team in…
NBAD appoints MD to expand services to energy and resources sector
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has appointed Marc Mollema as the Managing Director and Global Head of Energy &…
Saudi banks look to new markets
Strong competition and tight margins are driving the kingdom’s lenders to explore new markets Saudi lenders will face increasing pressure…
Mohammed Al Fardan Group Announces Joint Venture with Sustainable Wealth and Asia Plantation Capital in Bahrain
Mohammed Al Fardan, Chairman of the Al Fardan Group in Bahrain has announced a major joint venture with Sustainable Wealth…
Mint Announces Partnership to Strengthen its Middle East Operations
Mint has announced that it has entered into an agreement under which GBS will subscribe for a 49% interest in…
Gulf issuers eye private placements
A growing number of Gulf lenders are issuing bonds through private placements bonds, bankers operating in the region said. …