Category Archives: Middle East Investment

Cure for lending constipation needed

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez
Yes, the market for IPOs is opening up, investors are regaining confidence and the worst seems to be over, but challenges are still looming and there's a dire need for a change in regulation. Or so suggested Shuaa Capitals' chief Sameer al-Ansari. Join Discussion

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No bonds for Arabtec; not for now anyway

Posted on October 18, 2010 by jasonbenham
Just to be clear, Arabtec is not considering a convertible bond issue. Not for now anyway. Join Discussion

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Is investor confidence returning to the Middle East?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez
A recovery in the Middle East and the prospects for investment are on the agenda at the Reuters Middle East and Investment Summit, taking place in Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, Kuwait, Beirut, Bagdad, Abu Dhabi and London. Join Discussion

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Awaiting the alternative energy sukuk: Innovation vs conservatism

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez
Dubai’s debt fiasco and real estate bubble bust pushes investors to look out for alternative assets underlying Islamic finance products – could renewable energy provide a way-out? Photo: Reuters/Manama, Bahrain wind turbines Join Discussion

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Is Islamic banking truly sharia-compliant?

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez
The Islamic finance industry has a problem. Its main selling point is that it is sharia-compliant, meaning it adheres to Islam’s prohibition of interest and avoids dealing with forbidden sectors such as alcohol and gambling. Photo: The twin minaretes of a mosque are seen with office towers along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Reuters/Steve Crisp Join Discussion

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Moscow: The least worst place for your money

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Melissa Akin
Russia, one of the world's worst performing markets last year, may seem inhospitable to investors, but to investment bankers forced to tighten their belts, other places may be starting to look almost as bad. Join Discussion

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