• Foreign investors’ ownership in Saudi market surges 300%

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi capital market has witnessed a surge in foreign investments, with the value soaring by 300% over the past five years. From 2018 to the end of 2022, the foreign investments totaled SAR 347.01 billion ($92.53 billion), according to the Capital Market Authority (CMA). This...

  • Dubai’s real estate defies the odds during global crises

    The Palestine-Israel conflict and the war in Ukraine illustrate the difficulty in forecasting the enduring impact of such events. In volatile markets, informed adaptability is key. Investors must stay abreast of geopolitical shifts to navigate uncertainties and make astute decisions, he adds.

  • Gulf markets tumble amid rising geopolitical concerns

    As the Gaza conflict intensifies, GCC equity markets face significant downturns, with Qatar leading the losses, while Saudi Tadawul secures year-to-date gains, says a report.

  • Single window offers fresh air to Qatar enterprises

    This enhanced suite of services simplify registration for investors, enabling them to complete company setup steps without visiting multiple ministries or their websites.

  • New initiatives to enhance Saudi market infrastructure

    "This quarter, we focused on enhancing our market infrastructure and introduced several initiatives, including changes to the debt market; negotiated deals; introduction of drop copy; cancel on disconnect orders; request for quotes; and normal trade removal for the main market," he adds.

  • SODIC posts $0.10bn Q1 sales

    The firm is one of Egypt's leading real estate developers.

  • Foreign investors in Arab exchanges buy $119.6bn in 2021

    The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) said that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) was ranked first in the Arab region in 2021, in terms of buy and sell transactions by foreign investors.

  • New service to help start business in Saudi Arabia in three steps

    For new investors, the new service will require only three steps: visiting the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and applying for "adding a request for attestation of a contract" at the Kingdom's embassies abroad. The service was inaugurated in a number of the Kingdom's embassies.

  • DFM posts net profit of AED 38.1 mn in the first nine months of 2021

    The Company’s total revenue reached AED 183.1 million in this timeframe compared to AED 271 million during the corresponding period of the previous year. The revenue is comprised of AED 117.9 million of operating income and AED 65.2 million of investment returns and other income.

  • Abu Dhabi launches virtual license for non-resident foreign investors

    Non-resident foreign investors can obtain a virtual license for doing business in Abu Dhabi from any location outside the UAE and without having to meet residence procedures. The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) made this announcement at the 41st session of the GITEX Global (Dubai 2021). Mohamed Ali...

  • Foreign investment in Saudi markets rose 150% in Q2

    The sectors in the country that attracted the most foreign investment were banking, basic items, energy, and communications.