Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has sold its 70% share in Saudi Basic Industries Corp (Sabic) to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer.
Dubai-based investment manager Daman Investments is expecting to launch two new funds before the end of the year.
Rating agency Moody’s has warned investors that the political uncertainty in Algeria will weaken its growth outlook and exacerbate the country’s underlying economic and fiscal challenges.
Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange is readying itself for a sizeable investment boost in light of the inclusion of Saudi stocks on two of the world’s leading emerging market indices.
Bahrain-based investment company Ithmaar Holding is to get a capital boost of $300 million later this year.
Egypt has been given a ratings boost by Fitch in light of its progress in implementing economic and fiscal reforms.
The three main regulators of mutual funds in the UAE have joined together to launch a fund passport scheme designed to boost the country’s funds industry.
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched a $10 million fund focused on local fintech start-ups.
Dubai’s financial services watchdog is considering new regulations to avoid a repeat of the events which led to the collapse of private equity group, Abraaj.
MidChains, a blockchain-based financial exchange, is set to be the first crypto trading venue to open under the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM’s) newly established crypto assets regulatory framework.
Amid a fresh wave of American sanctions, Romil Patel spoke to Meysam Hamedi, director of financial markets and instruments at Iran’s Securities & Exchange Organization (SEO).
In 2016, global consulting firm PWC forecast the emergence of five global ‘megatrends’ in the next two decades. Stephen Anderson, its Middle East clients and markets leader, talks about their...
With the MENA region at a tipping point, our panellists talk about economic diversification, the impact of regulation and the delayed Saudi Aramco listing. Chaired by Romil Patel in Dubai.
Our cross-industry panel discuss the positive backdrop in Egypt, the Dana Gas controversy and the potential index upgrades of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Chaired by George Mitton in Dubai.
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May 2019
Jersey Report 2019