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Outflows rise in equities; Record influxes into gold funds

According to a new paper by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, volatility seems to be taking its toll on risk assets flows. “Outflows continued...

Funding the GCC’s infrastructure: is it time for Public Private Partnerships?

Ultra-low oil prices will continue to limit cash available to sovereigns in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries over the near term. Clearly GCC governments...

Valued over $1 trillion Saudi Aramco IPO could go global

As part of a privatization drive, Saudi Arabia is considering an IPO of Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest crude oil producer, deputy crown price...

A few tips for property investors in 2016

2015 was a year of speculation and fluctuation, from oil prices to interest rates. But the global economic recovery, by and large, maintained an...

Dubai a safe haven for high-net worth GCC families investments

As a first-class tourism destination, and a world-leading financial services center, Dubai is seen as a safe haven for individuals from the rest of...

Mark Faber recommends emerging markets and gold in 2016

Mark Faber, the publisher of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, said in an interview with Bloomberg “I believe that we’re already entering a...

GCC equity markets are looking increasingly attractive, BofA Merrill Lynch

· UAE remains the most preferred MENA market, offering long term growth · Kuwait is also a preferred market amongst the GCC Frontier markets · Saudi...

Update on Investment Opportunities in Dubai Released

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, in partnership with the international research and...

Foreign Investors Enabled to Own Shares in UAE’s National Telecommunication Company

In an historic move, UAE Federal Law No. 01 of 1991 has been amended by Federal Decree by Law No. 03 of 2015, and...

Repositioning Private Capital: Money Movements Around The Globe

More than a tenth of the world’s ultra high net worth wealth is managed by Swiss banks and it is estimated at approximately CHF3...

UAE GDP rose more than 236-fold in 2014

The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM 2015) was inaugurated on Monday, March 30th, 2015, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Day One saw impressive...

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...

Smart Real Estate Investing: Where to Spend in 2015?

With the changing global economy and emergence of new markets, the map for smart real estate investment has changed. Even safe-haven investors who used...

Global Investors Now Bullish on Europe, Inflation and Gold

Global investors are significantly more positive on the outlook for Europe after the European Central Bank’s announcement of quantitative easing to reflate the region’s...

Real Estate Still Top Investment for UAE Residents

Real estate is the most popular class for investment for UAE residents, according to a new survey. Although investors prefer property over the traditional...

2015 Market Outlook: Bull Market Slows to a Jog

Bullish on Stocks, Dollar, Volatility and Real Estate Opportunities to Be Found in Commodities and Emerging Markets BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research today released its...

Dubai 3rd Investment Destination Worldwide; 2nd in Economic Potential among 62...

Dubai’s FDI strategy wins top billing in global ranking of investment locations fDi Magazine also rates Dubai third investment destination overall and second in Economic...

Dubai Parks and Resorts Announces IPO Subscription Rates

Dubai Parks and Resorts PJSC (under incorporation) (“Dubai Parks and Resorts”), a subsidiary of Meraas Holding LLC, announced today the subscription levels for both...