Middle Eastern countries gold reserves not affected by inflation hedge worries
According to Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Middle Eastern countries should expand their gold reserves holdings. That is expected to shield their assets in...
Local IPOs in the pipeline
A number of local initial public offerings (IPO) is planned for the coming months amid ripe valuations and investor appetite for UAE stocks.
Earlier this...
Hedge Funds conclude strong Q1
Gains across Equity, Event & Arbitrage strategies offset Macro declines in March;
HFRI Fund Weighted Composite concludes best 1Q since 2006
Hedge funds performance was essentially unchanged...
Aabar Investments frequently reviewing its options at Daimler
Aabar is currently "exploring ideas in the petrochemicals sector"
At the sidelines of a presentation of Daimler's new-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster in Stuttgart, Aabar...
Global commercial real estate investment volumes decline by 8%, report
Global commercial real estate investment volumes at US$96bn in Q3 2012
Strong performance in major global property investment markets continues despite 8% total volume decline...
Top 8 Financial Mistakes to Avoid
Are you spending too much? A weekly trip to the mall, gifts for the kids with or without occasion, using your credit card for...
Bitcoin Crosses $41,000 Mark – Industry Reacts
Today, Bitcoin has surged past the $40,000 milestone and is currently experiencing accelerated upward momentum. This $40,000 price level might serve as the new...
Take a new look at venture capital
Venture capital is just hitting its stride
The venture capital model is not dead, but it has changed during the past years. In 2009, Silicon...
Forbes Middle East: A map for new investments
"Forbes Middle East" has provided in its seventh edition an in-depth study of the free-zones, highlighting the features of these areas and the important...
Government of Sharjah Issues Debut 10-year Sukuk
The Government of Sharjah has today announced the issuance of its debut transaction in the Debt Capital Markets, a US$ 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 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...
Hedge Funds Launches Accelerate
Liquidations also increase to two-year high through European market turmoil
Opportunities for industry service providers continue to evolve
New hedge funds launches in 1Q12 increased to...
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...