REIT turn: Saudi sees surge in listings, but market performance is tough
The market for real estate investment funds (REITs) in Saudi Arabia saw strong growth in 2018, with the number of…
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2018 wraps up with 27 funding rounds for Israeli firms
December 2018 didn’t see any mega investments for Israeli companies but funding activity was brisk. Here we bring news of…
Bidaya Home Finance successfully completes its series 2 Sukuk issuance
Bidaya Home Finance ("Bidaya") has successfully completes its Series 2 Sukuk issuance under the recently established SAR 500 million Sukuk…
UAE begins implementing 10-year visa for expats
The UAE cabinet has begun the implementation of 100% foreign ownership and 10-year residency visas for expats, investors and entrepreneurs.…
View from the Gulf: Overcoming Succession Fear Itself
The Gulf has seen transition planning become a key area of focus in recent years. Across the region, transition-friendly systems…
Oman to boost spending modestly in 2019 budget
Oman’s government released a 2019 state budget on Tuesday that slows spending growth but may not cut a big deficit…
Banking giant HSBC divests from Israel arms manufacturer
Human rights groups have claimed a major victory after HSBC, one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in…
Ex Barclays boss John Varley among four of the bank's former executives facing £6bn Qatar corruption trial
Former Barclays boss John Varley will go on trial next month in a blockbuster fraud case set to grip the…
Arzan Wealth advises on US real estate loan deal
Arzan Wealth has said that it played a major advisory role on a senior secured loan opportunity in the US,…
UAE business outlook for 2019: What to expect in real estate, jobs, IT, banking, stocks and jewellery sectors
As the countdown begins for 2019, Gulf News talks to experts to understand what the New Year will spell for…
9 New Year’s resolutions to keep your UAE lifestyle up and costs down
The pressure on family budgets in the UAE is lessening with costs such as rent now falling while salaries are…
Young GCC nationals spearhead growth in Sharia investing
Young GCC nationals have been spearheading explosive growth in Sharia-compliant investments, which may result in doubling of Islamic assets within…