Everybody will have their own ideas of what actually constitutes defensive and attacking investments, says Arjun Mittal
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Business Exchange Bureau (BXB)
How Dubai-based BXB is connecting great business minds to great investments
The start-up is the largest professional marketplace for business owners to buy and sell businesses, franchises, investments and business assets in the UAE
Arun Leslie John
How do you invest your money in this challenging market?
Investing in the right product has always been a challenge for the UAE-based investor, says Arun Leslie
investments
85% of UAE investors optimistic about year ahead despite virus threat, says UBS
New survey shows investors are split about when normal business activity is likely to resume amid ongoing pandemic
investments
The unstoppable rise of sustainable investing post coronavirus
How has the coronavirus crisis affected sustainable investment trends? Silvia Wegmann, head of Sustainable Investment Solutions at Swiss Wealth Manager Julius Baer, discusses the pulse of the markets
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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Why the US proved fertile ground for Gulf sovereign wealth investment in 2020
Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds directly invested $14.7bn in the US in 2020, more than double the previous year
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Video: Why are stock buybacks controversial?
As the stock market falls to historic lows, the practice of stock buybacks is facing extra scrutiny from central banks. So why are buybacks controversial?
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In pictures UAE, Oman top world’s best countries to invest in and do business in 2020
Singapore has been crowned as the best country in the world to invest in or do business for 2020, according to the CEO World magazine. While the United Arab Emirates registers in 12th spot and Oman features just slightly further back in 18th.
Apple
Video: Why companies have issued a record amount of debt
Corporate debt issuance has been on the rise in recent years, and demand from investors is spiking.
banking and finance
From robotics to cloud computing: Where are the big investment opportunities?
In a decade or so, Asia will have the most dynamic middle-class consumer segment, offering great investment possibilities
energy storage
Sri Lanka starts work on Oman-backed $3.85bn refinery near strategic port
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Hambantota, a district in Sri Lanka’s south which lies on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, would become a global investment hub with the addition of the oil refinery and storage complex
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
ADIA said to eye opportunities in India airport privatisations
Six Indian airports have been proposed for privatisation
Banking & Finance
Dubai’s Shuaa posts best quarterly profits for a decade
Shuaa Capital CEO says Q4 is expected to be ‘another game changing quarter’ for financial company
Abraaj Group
UAE’s Amanat says eyeing new deals amid Abraaj crisis
Amanat boss sees ‘real opportunity’ to be number one investment firm as Abraaj troubles continue
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Abu Dhabi fund named world’s biggest real estate investor
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority said to have property-related assets exceeding $62bn, making up 7.5% of total assets under management
investments
UAE, Vietnamese firms agree to set up investment JV
Relam Investment Company will focus on real estate, energy, oil & gas, trading, healthcare, technology, F&B, retail and agriculture
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia to attract billions following FTSE inclusion
Tadawul chief Sarah Al-Suhaimi ‘equally optimistic regarding MSCI’s decision in June