“If Aramco’s much-touted IPO does go through, it will be difficult to put a reliable dollar figure on its value,” Dr. Yasser Al-Saleh, a former Aramco engineer and now faculty member at Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government wrote in a …
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Saudi Arabia switches OPEC tack with eye on world’s top IPO, but it’s still far from ‘break even’
a credit analyst at Commerzbank AG in Dubai, said in an interview. “It’s more a question of building confidence in the economy. If crude stabilizes at higher prices, that will give more certainty and provide a stronger basis for the Aramco IPO.”
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Dubai Financial Market : Careem to list on DFM – CEO
Dubai – Mubasher:Careem, ride-hailing app, intends to offer its shares for an initial public offering (IPO), CEO, Mudassir Sheikha, said hinting to potential listing on Dubai Financial Market (DFM). In an interview with Bloomberg, Sheikha added that the …
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DFM Launches “IPO Communications Guide” As Part Of Its Efforts To Spearhead Potential Issuers’ Adoption Of Best Practices
His Excellency Essa Kazim, Chairman of DFM said; “We are pleased to launch this guide in line with DFM’s commitment to further reinforce the leading position of Dubai as a dynamic capital markets hub. Promoting the IPO sector by encouraging and …
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UAE better positioned for structural reforms among GCC countries
The unique economic strength of Dubai makes it Citi’s regional hub for the Middle East and Africa region. The bank currently serves more than 500 global companies in the region from the Dubai hub. Citi officials say to cover Africa, there is no other …
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Shariah Gold Standard Is “Revolutionary” – Mark Mobius
One of the world’s leading investors, Mark Mobius told a gold conference in Dubai that the new ‘Shariah Gold Standard … for those Islamic households that would like to invest in gold funds” He drew attention to the economic growth of both the UAE …
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Beyond convenience: Why banks strive to go cashless
Mashreq, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, is one of the most active banks in the UAE. The bank sees technology as a key area of innovation and is making huge investments in digitisation to differentiate itself. While Mashreq has …
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Digitisation makes banking simple and more enjoyable
That is really exciting for a bank like Mashreq,” Som explained. Mashreq, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, is one of the most active banks in the UAE and for the last two decades has focused on innovation as its competitive differentiator.
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17 UAE banks among top 100 Arab banks
BEITUT: A total of 17 UAE banks are among the 100 largest banking institutions in the Arab region, according to a new study conducted by the Union of Arab Banks, UAB. Saudi Arabia came second in the list with 12 banks, followed by Qatar (12 banks), Lebanon …
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Ajman Bank : ‘Ajman Bank’ signs a Joint Cooperation Agreement with ‘Takaful Emarat’
Ajman Bank’ signs a Joint Cooperation Agreement with ‘Takaful Emarat’ Ajman, UAE – Ajman Bank today announced it’s signing of joint cooperation with Emirates Takaful Company. The two sides shall work to conclude a new implementing joint cooperation …
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Emirates NBD launches game to improve financial literacy
Emirates NBD has launched an edutainment mobile game, Banki, to promote financial literacy in the UAE. Through its engaging and informational interface, Banki will target the nation’s youth to become economically aware at a young age and consider careers …
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Credit Card Dubai by Smart Finance
Credit Card Dubai by Smart Finance – Explore different credit cards so you can choose the one that’s right for you. … one of the Best Credit Cards offers for Expats Living In UAE and Enjoy unmatched privileges and benefits with Dubai Credit Cards,By …
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Dubai named as hottest real estate investment market for 2017
Cluttons’ Middle East’s Private Capital survey revealed that Dubai had overtaken London as the most attractive … To illustrate the current state of alternative assets around the globe including hedge funds, real estate, managed futures, commodities …
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Hedge funds trim bullish bets on USA crude ahead of OPEC deal
Strength in Middle East crude benchmark Dubai may also further narrow its price gap against Brent, leading Asia refiners to buy more oil from the Atlantic Basin and the Americas, traders said. West Texas Intermediate for January delivery rose 5 cents to $ …
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Bad times ahead for public pension, insurance investors
Dubai: A significant number of institutional investors expect … increased target allocations to private equity and real estate. Overall, the appetite for hedge funds is seen receding with over a quarter of LPs planning to reduce their target allocations …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt hits record high, Qatar buoyed by $44 bln bank merger plan
DUBAI, Dec 20 Egypt’s blue chip stock index surged to a record … and up a spectacular 73.4 percent since the start of the year. Shares favoured by foreign funds were the top performers, with Global Telecom Holding leaping 12.9 percent.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt surges to fresh eight-year high, Gulf markets diverge
DUBAI, Dec 19 Egypt’s stock index surged 3.1 percent in … because it makes prices more attractive for foreign investors, and may drive local funds into stocks as a hedge against inflation. “The dollar rate is keeping up the appetite” for stocks among …
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