Despite fluctuations and economic downturn across the world, Dubai’s economy continues to show robust growth driven by diversification which has propped up sectors like tourism, trade, finance, and …
Banking Giants Race to Riyadh as MBS Steps Up Pressure Campaign
With European and Asian economies facing greater uncertainty, building up in Riyadh allows banks to gain proximity to some of the most deal-hungry entities in the world, including a sovereign wealth …
UAE maintains interest rates following US Fed reserve decision
The UAE Central Bank has decided to keep its base rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) unchanged at 5.40 percent. This move comes after the US Federal Reserve opted to leave …
UAE, US central banks keep rates unchanged
The UAE central bank also decided to maintain the interest rate applicable to borrowing short-term liquidity from the bank at 50 basis points above the Base Rate for all standing credit facilities …
Dubai International Financial Centre breaks ground on $300m Immersive Tower
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) marked a significant milestone today with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Immersive Tower by DIFC, the latest architectural landmark within the heart of …
Dubai real estate: 1% payment plans trigger major shift in house buying patterns
This, in turn, is prompting developers to look at more innovations for house purchases, including back-loaded payment plans and value added schemes …
How to raise a consumer complaint against an insurance company in the UAE
Last month, the UAE Central Bank issued a notice to all banks and insurance companies in the country to allow the deferral of repayment of instalments of personal and car loans for customers affected …
Five trends UAE fintech can leverage to stay competitive
With its developed entrepreneurial culture, investment openness, and large-scale support from the government, the UAE is increasingly turning into a new regional and global fintech hub. The local …
Dubai stock exchange launches initial private offerings platform
A new platform launched by Dubai’s stock exchange aims to make it easier for private companies to raise capital.
Dubai Financial Market launches funding platform for companies looking to raise over $9.5m
The Dubai Financial Market has unveiled its flagship initiative, ARENA by DFM, an innovative platform for Initial Private Offerings, at the second edition of the MENA Capital Market Summit. Designed …
Spinneys IPO: Massive demand sees supermarket giant valued at $1.5bn as offering oversubscribed by 64 times
Spinneys 1961 Holding plc (Spinneys), an operator of premium grocery retail supermarkets under the “Spinneys”, “Waitrose” and “Al Fair” brands in the UAE and Oman, has announced the successful …
Dubai’s Spinneys says IPO orders exceed $19bln
Dubai supermarket chain operator Spinneys said its order book reached AED71 billion ($19.33 billion) for its $375 million initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market. The offering was …
Spinneys’ IPO raises Dh1.38 billion
on Wednesday announced the successful completion of the bookbuild and public subscription process for its initial public offering (IPO) on Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Spinneys confirmed that the …
Spinneys’ IPO attracts $19bn of demand
The strong demand from investors enabled Spinneys to price its IPO at Dh1.53 a share, the top of the initial price range, which values the company at Dh5.51bn ($1.5bn). The final deal size will be Dh1 …
UAE: Quality IPOs of high-growth firms coming to local stock markets
The UAE stock markets are now witnessing initial public offerings (IPOs) of quality public and private sector entities, industry executives said on Wednesday. While speaking at the Capital Market …
DFM launches ARENA – Dubai’s private market for capital raising, listing and investments
Platform offers a private offering alternative to IPOs for family businesses, growth companies, and private companies …
Supermarket chain Spinneys’ $375m IPO draws orders worth $19bn
Spinneys 1961 priced its IPO at the top of the previously announced range, selling its shares at Dhs1.53 per share to raise $375m (Dhs1.38bn).