Market Forecasts

Financial Results

Dubai Investments achieves AED 108 million profits through Private Equity divestments

March 17, 2014

Dubai Investments, a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has achieved unprecedented success through its private equity…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar Investment Authority mulls US opportunities

March 14, 2014

The Qatar Investment Authority has a ‘high priority’ to make further investments in the United States US Secretary of Commerce…

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Islamic Finance

QIIB explores overseas investments

March 13, 2014

With the growing customer base and remarkable performance in 2013, Qatar International Islamic Bank is exploring investment opportunities overseas, especially…

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Market Forecasts

British department store opens first overseas store in Dubai

March 13, 2014

British department store Fortnum & Mason is expanding its store locations for the second time in a matter of months.…

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Comment & Analysis

US finds ample opportunities for investors in Dubai

March 12, 2014

Dubai has ample investment opportunities for American investors, said US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker.   Speaking at a reception…

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Comment & Analysis

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Red Flags Dubai’s Debt (Again)

March 12, 2014

Dubai’s global financial crisis-induced slump, followed by a less dramatic, but equally sharp, recovery  make for a compelling story.  …

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Middle East Investors Ready To Spend Heavely On Art

March 12, 2014

Necessary market maturity and support infrastructure have increased the appeal of the Middle East’s art market, experts say.   Retail…

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Market Forecasts

GCC banks set to grow by single digit this year

March 11, 2014

The overall profitability of Gulf Cooperation Council banks is forecast to grow at high single digits this year, according to…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Art now a viable asset class for Middle East retail investors, says expert panel in Dubai

March 11, 2014

The necessary market maturity and support infrastructure is now in place to consider art as a viable standalone asset class…

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Comment & Analysis

Living in the lap of luxury: here is one investment opportunity GCC countries cannot miss

March 10, 2014

The spending of ultra-high-net-worth individuals on luxury goods is set to increase globally this year, said a survey.   The…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai FDI Releases Report On Investment Prospects Across Key Sectors In The Emirate

March 10, 2014

Dubai FDI, the foreign investment agency in the Department of Economic Development (DED), has compiled summary reports on trends and…

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Comment & Analysis

Expat Essentials: Top 10 tips for living in the UAE

March 7, 2014

One of the wonderful things about living in Dubai is that it’s a cultural melting pot. The UAE provides exposure…

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