ME markets ‘top target for global retailers’Middle East markets are benefiting from the ongoing global economic instability as international retailers target economies with the best growth prospects and those least likely to be affected by austerity measures, said a report. The 2011 More… |
Thomson Reuters unveils new ME equity indicesThomson Reuters has announced the introduction of 500 new equity indices aimed at the Middle East markets. Indices from the equity markets of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE are among the new additions which are available on Thoms More… |
ME markets upbeat; world equity upThe Middle East markets are seen opening higher on Sunday as end-of-week gains on international bourses and an upbeat start to the regional earnings season boosts sentiment. Saudi Arabia's index climbed 2.4 per cent on Saturday, its bi More… |
ME capital markets perform betterMiddle East markets resisted the dramatic global downturn in the IPO market by raising $3.61 billion in the third quarter of 2008 from 12 initial public offerings (IPOs) compared to $4.72 billion from 13 IPOs in the second quarter of 2008. More… |
Malaysian Islamic reinsurer eyes ME marketMalaysian Islamic reinsurer MNRB Retakaful is keen to tap the market for sharia-compliant reinsurance in the Middle East, Pakistan and South Africa, its chief executive said on Monday. MNRB aims to do business in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and t More… |