Take a new look at venture capital
Venture capital is just hitting its stride
The venture capital model is not dead, but it has changed during the past years. In 2009, Silicon...
Forbes Middle East: A map for new investments
"Forbes Middle East" has provided in its seventh edition an in-depth study of the free-zones, highlighting the features of these areas and the important...
Government of Sharjah Issues Debut 10-year Sukuk
The Government of Sharjah has today announced the issuance of its debut transaction in the Debt Capital Markets, a US$ 750 million 10-year Sukuk...
Investments to UAE expected to rise by 20% in 2019
The UAE Government’s new foreign direct investment, FDI, law passed in 2018 could accelerate FDI flows by up to 20 percent this year, from...
Emirates Set to Close US$600 Million Sukuk
Emirates is pleased to announce a successful execution of a US$600 million sukuk (Islamic finance issuance). The issuance received a good response from both...
Facebook preparing for an IPO
Facebook is preparing for an IPO that is expected to surpass $100 billion, according to a new report.
If the forthcoming initial public offering surpasses...
Facebook stock falls nearly 47% below IPO price
Facebook stock fell to a new low Thursday after the expiration of a ban that had stopped some investors and insiders from dumping millions...
Istithmar World Investment Management (Dubai) Limited to operate from DIFC as...
To focus on private equity and alternative investment opportunities
Istithmar World, the investment arm of Dubai World, today announced that its investment management entity, Istithmar...
Investors Cautiously Optimistic, FGB Wealth Sentiment Index
FGB, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has announced the first score of its Wealth Sentiment Index, which stands at 1017.41 for...
Dubai Investments Q4 net profit drops 36 percent
Dubai Investments PJSC ("DI"), an investment company with diversified interests in high growth segments, today announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the year...
Investment opportunities drive Indian, Russian and Chinese capital into UAE
2013 Invesco Middle East Asset Management Study
‘South-South’ trade in action - local investment opportunities drive Indian, Russian and Chinese capital into UAE
The United Arab...
UAE Authorities Set to Facilitate Domestic Funds Licensing
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and the Financial Services Regulatory...
New Capital Protected Gold Notes and Mutual Fund Investment Combinations
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank’s (ADIB) announced the launch of its Capital Protected Gold Notes that can be combined with a selection of mutual funds.
Why Invest in Physical Gold
Investing in physical gold bullion safer than mining companies stockPossessing physical gold is one of the best ways for every investor to stabilize his...
Investors To Adopt a ‘Defensive Growth Tilt’
High inflation and rapid monetary policy tightening have created increasing headwinds for the global economy. Economic momentum has slowed sharply, uncertainty about the economic...
One More Bank Cuts Gold Price Forecast
On Wednesday, Societe Generale revised on the downside its 2013 gold price forecast and respectively silver among precious metals. Among the base metals, the...
Dubai launches smaller bond issue in return for better price
Dubai Government launched a $500 million 10-year bond on Wednesday, according to sources. Lead arrangers commented that it seems the emirate prefers smaller bond...
Gold coins or faceless money
What the history of ancient gold coins says about Europe's kingless, faceless money today...
So when Vespasian was proclaimed Emperor by the legions in...