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Emirates set to close US$913 million Sukuk

*Offer attracted orders exceeding US$3.2 billion and was 3.6 times oversubscribed Emirates is pleased to announce the successful pricing of US$913,026,000 Certificates due 2025 (the...

DFMGI advances on low trading volumes

Benchmark adds over 9 pts Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) ended in the green, edging up 0.6%, or almost 9.3 points, to 1567.12, according...

Global Investing Programme for next generation of UHNWs

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management today announces the launch of its annual Global Investing Programme (GIP) for the next generation of Ultra High Net Worth...

Silver demand in fabrication to grow 3.9% in 2013, research says

The silver demand in fabrication is expected to grow 3.9% year-on-year in 2013, boosted by increasing demand from industrial applications, jewelry, silverware and coins...

Pros and cons of investing in real estate, stock market

Nowadays investing in the stock market is a very popular topic. There are a lot of questions that a beginner investor may ask -...

Financing still a top challenge for UAE SMEs in 2015

Top sources of funds for SMEs include family and friends, private funding, as well as savings and credit cards A new MEED survey of SMEs...

Markets Fear `Systematic’ Crisis in Euro Region

Thomas J. Lee, the chief U.S equity strategist at JPMorgan Chase & Co., talks with Bloombergs Margaret Brennan about the potential for Greek debt...

GCC Markets Performance in August 2013, Report

· GCC markets lose steam in August on global cues · Global markets decline on Syria concerns · Combined market capitalization falls 1.6%MoM in August GCC markets...

Emerging Market Debt Outlook for 2021

At the start of 2021, we are cautiously optimistic on the outlook for emerging market bonds. Two key positives for the asset class are...

DIFX rebranded NASDAQ Dubai

The Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) has rebranded its market as NASDAQ Dubai DIFX, effective today. NASDAQ OMX Group (Nasdaq:NDAQ), the world's largest exchange...

First Gulf Bank Q3 Net Profit rises 8%

Consistent net profit growth for the fifth consecutive quarter, Q3 2011 net profit up 8% compared to same quarter last year and 3% compared...

DGCX Indian Rupee Options Contract available for trading

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange’s (DGCX) announced the trading on its newly launched Indian Rupee Options Contract to start from tomorrow (September 26). The contract...

Global demand for gold jewellery up 12% in Q1 2013

The latest World Gold Council Gold Demand Trends report, which reports on the period January-March 2013, shows a market driven by diverse global demand,...

FAB Global Investment Outlook forecasts global equity market rebound in 2019

UAE markets also expected to recover amid Abu Dhabi stimulus plan and a more favourable global market background, as geopolitical risks subside and interest...

Sentiments of global markets expected to influence trading activity

Global equity markets closed the week on a positive note on the back of optimism over progress in talks between the US and China....

Dubai Investments unveiled mixed-use project Mirdiff Hills

Part developer of some of the most popu­lar residential communities in town, Dubai Investments has lifted the curtain on Mirdiff Hills, a Dh2 billion...

Emaar Properties Launches $500M 5.5-Yr Sukuk; 8.5% Pft Rate

Emaar Properties launches a benchmark dollar-denominated bond as part its $2 billion Islamic bond program. Benchmark bonds are typically at least $500 million in size. Market...

Middle East Investor Relations Society signs MoU with UK counterpart

Agreement to foster knowledge exchange The Middle East Investor Relations Society (ME-IR Society), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and developing the investor relations profession,...