Middle East equity markets post solid growth in Q4Middle East markets have enjoyed an impressive rally since September 8, with the region gaining 17 per cent in the fourth quarter, stated a Swiss financial expert. The key driver for this was the strong recovery in both risk appet More… |
Mideast M&A value declines 67pc in Q1 at $4.7bnThe value of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions with any Middle Eastern involvement reached $4.7 billion during the first quarter (Q1) of 2016, a decline of 67 per cent compared to Q1 2015 and the slowest first quarter since 2014, sai More… |
NBAD appoints head of equity marketsThe National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), a leading bank in the UAE, has appointed Yasser Geissah to the newly created position of head of Equity Capital Markets to oversee the bank’s operations in initial public offerings (IPO). More… |
GCC equity markets likely to continue growthGCC equity markets are likely to remain on an upward trajectory in the second half of 2013, building momentum on the strong rally witnessed during the first, a report said. Increased interest of foreign investors in the UAE and Qa More… |
GCC family firms' listing urgedGCC equity markets need more reforms and consolidation to encourage family firms to list on the stock exchanges and drive higher volumes of merger and acquisition activity, top regional banking executives said. The bankers gathered in Duba More… |
Mena equity markets remain 'almost flat' in JanMena equity markets remained almost flat for the first month of 2010, according to a report by Rasmala Investment Bank. Uncertainty surrounding Dubai’s debt crisis continued to overshadow the UAE market’s performance, despite announcements More… |
Saudi market stands out among losing marketsA marked increase in volatility combined with seasonally low liquidity, led to a loss in the equity markets across the region in August 2008. These factors, along with a spate of negative publicity on the Dubai real estate market and forei More… |