FinanceMena fund managers increase investments in UAE, EgyptInternational Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019November 7, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019November 7, 2019 Funds to reduce allocation to Saudi Arabia while keeping the earlier exposure to other Mena countries... Read more
FinanceMoody’s: Islamic Bond issuance to hit $130 bn in 2019International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019November 7, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019November 7, 2019 Total issuance in H1 2019 increases by 37% to $87 bn when compared to the same period last year... Read more
Oil & GasSaudi Aramco buys 20% in Reliance’s OTC business for $15 bnInternational Finance DeskAugust 12, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 12, 2019 The deal is India's largest foreign direct investment till date... Read more
Oil & GasSaudi Aramco valuation gap might complicate its IPOInternational Finance DeskAugust 9, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 9, 2019 While Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is insisting on a US$2 tn valuation, bankers value the company at $1.5 tn... Read more
EconomySaudi Arabia’s budget deficit in second quarter widens to $8.9 bnInternational Finance DeskAugust 1, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 1, 2019 Saudi Arabia's spending was up by 5% but oil revenue dropped 4% year-on-year... Read more
LogisticsSaudi Arabian logistics startup Esnad covers 80% market in 6 monthsInternational Finance DeskJuly 26, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 26, 2019December 17, 2019 It is the 11th KSA cargo company to be granted an express courier license to operate customs clearance and last-mile delivery... Read more
Oil & GasMcDermott wins two contracts worth $4.5 bn for Aramco’s mega projectInternational Finance DeskJuly 12, 2019December 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 12, 2019December 18, 2019 The Marjan Increment Development Project is anticipated to increase production from 500,000 to 800,000 barrels per day... Read more
EnergyDubai’s OSC, Aramco to invest $450 mn in Saudi’s SPARKInternational Finance DeskJuly 12, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 12, 2019December 17, 2019 The project is expected to contribute more than $6 billion to the Saudi Arabia’s GDP... Read more
Oil & GasAs Saudi Aramco prepares to restart IPO, investment banks line upInternational Finance DeskJuly 3, 2019December 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 3, 2019December 18, 2019 "We have always been clear that the IPO will happen in the 2020-2021 timeframe," Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al Falih said.... Read more
Wealth ManagementNumber of billionaires in UAE and Saudi Arabia declines in 2018International Finance DeskJune 6, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 6, 2019 Wealth X’s report finds that there are 55 dollar billionaires in the UAE worth $165 billion... Read more