Small business finance in the search of innovative solutions
Alternative Financing - the small business finance alternative during economic uncertainty
As a consequence of the distressed and even recovering economy, few commercial lenders are...
Paris Gallery plans IPO
Dubai-based group Paris Gallery, which stocks a $300,000 perfume among its luxury products, announced that it is planning an initial public offering. It said...
Emirates Angels Investors Association Launches to Accelerate Innovation and Entrepreneurship in...
Young entrepreneurs established a network of angel investors to support start-ups and stimulate investment in future industries
In a bid to contribute to...
Central Bank to establish currency printing plant
The Central Bank of the UAE announced today that it has started laying down the bases for constructing a purpose-built building to house...
‘Best Fund Management Company’ at Arab Achievement Awards 2011
Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary and the asset management arm of Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East,...
Dubai First launches complete corporate solutions payment package
Dubai First MasterCard Corporate Card Sets New Service Benchmark
Dubai First, the consumer finance company of Dubai Group, a member of Dubai Holding, in association...
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...
Foreign Investment Office releases special report: Dubai – The FDI...
The final report finds that more than 80% of Middle East investors plan to maintain or increase investments in Dubai
The final report “Dubai –...
DGCX sets new daily volume record
Trading on the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) surged to a new daily volume high of 19,819 contracts, valued at US $ 967.68...
First Internet IPO on DFM
After the eruption of the financial crises of 2008, it is no secret for people in business circles, that investors (both retail and institutional)...
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Finance and Statistics Centre- Abu...
the Department of Finance (DoF) recently entered into a cooperation agreement with the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the two parties and will help facilitate better exchange of statistical data and business intelligence
Precious Metals May Drop 8% Over 12-Month Period
Goldman Sachs Group Inc., a full-service global investment banking and securities firm which recommendations are capable of moving financial markets, yesterday pared its 12-month...
Nasdaq Dubai to launch bond trading platform
NASDAQ Dubai, the Middle East's international financial exchange, is preparing to open a platform on which investors can trade Sukuk (Islamic bonds) and conventional...
Bloomberg announced launch of a Bloomberg Islamic Finance Platform
Bloomberg Professional® service executives today announced the launch of a Bloomberg Islamic Finance Platform (ISLM), a comprehensive solution designed to increase transparency, better connect...
Global Assets under Management to Double by 2025
As the world's population starts to live longer, there's one industry set to capitalize on retirement plans.
The asset and wealth management sector is set...
Preparing Emiratis for leadership roles in banking
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced today the launch of its second Qiyadee programme to develop a core group of employees to assume managerial positions...
Goldman Lowered Its Annual Forecast for Commodity Returns
Goldman Sachs lowered its 12-month forecast for commodity returns, predicting a fall in precious metals, agriculture and energy.
The investment bank, which kept its “neutral”...
Aabar Investments frequently reviewing its options at Daimler
Aabar is currently "exploring ideas in the petrochemicals sector"
At the sidelines of a presentation of Daimler's new-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster in Stuttgart, Aabar...