GCC has opportunities despite a slowdown in GDP growth
The GCC region along with the wider Middle East and Africa region continues to offer opportunities for balance sheet expansion,…
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Bahrain Islamic Bank appoints a new Chief Risk Officer
Bahrain Islamic Bank announces that it has appointment Fahim Ahmed, as the Bank's new Chief Risk Officer effective 01 December,…
UAE's ultra-high net worth individuals on average give over US$10 million in their lifetime, according to new report
According to a new report by Wealth-X and Arton Capital, Emirati ultra-high net worth (UHNW) philanthropists donate on average US$10.2 million per person…
Sawiris seeks to acquire CI Capital
Egyptian Businessman Naguib Sawiris is close to acquire investment bank CI Capital through Beltone Financial Holding Company owned by Orascom…
Mideast SWFs strike 38 global realty deals worth $65bn in 9 months to Sept
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in the Middle East remained "active purchasers" of global real estate this year with some 38…
Oasis500 Reaches For the Stars with New Tech Fund
Oasis500 has launched a new multimillion dinar venture fund which seeks to develop businesses based around space technologies. The…
Asian banks seen taking pole position in post-sanctions Iran
Asian banks are expected to be among the first institutions to venture into Iran once sanctions are removed, with Western…
Banks line up to advise Qatar firm on Valentino
The Qatari owners of Italian fashion house Valentino have invited banks to pitch for the advisory roles on a stock…
Forbes List 2015: Israel Best Country For Business In Middle East
Israel has topped the Forbes list as the best country for business in the Middle East, while the global list…
Gulf sovereigns are tipped for record funding in bond markets
Bond bankers are scrambling to secure business from Gulf sovereigns, which are expected to engage in record breaking fundraising next…
UBS appoints EMEA financial sponsors head
UBS Group AG hired Nestor Paz Galindo from JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a managing director to help lead its…
UNB wins International Diamond Prize for Excellence in Quality 2015
UNB has won the prestigious 2015 International Diamond Prize for Excellence in Quality presented by the European Society for Quality…