Companies and Markets
Middle East companies and markets news and analysis, commentary and economic data.
News
Egyptian Exchange buoyed by renewed confidence
Egypt, Dubai and Saudi Arabia bourses the only gainers in the region for January
Barclays Capital reveals mandates for IPO and bond issues
UK investment bank expects growth to come from GCC markets in 2012
Erbil exchange to begin trading this year
Iraq Securities Commission also considers launching Basra exchange
Tabreed net profit rises 34 per cent
Revenues driven by chilled water business
Bahrain insurer to expand in region
Bahrain National Life sets sights on wider GCC expansion
2012 Yearbook
Bourses struggle as trading drops
Stock markets in the region have been depressed due to the Arab uprisings and European debt issues
Markets Contacts
Nasser Ahmad Khalifa al-Suwaidi
A key person to watch in the Middle East for 2011
Ali Salehabadi
A key official leading the development of Iran’s capital markets
Gholamreza Kord-Zanganeh
A key official leading the development of Iran’s capital markets
Morteza Khazanedari
A key official leading the development of Iran’s capital markets
Seyyed Shamseddin Hossein
A key official leading the development of Iran’s capital markets
Ahmed Humaid al-Tayer
A key person overseeing the UAE’s financial exchanges
MEED Research
Markets Comment
Investment shows lack of activity
While a Saudi drinks firm gains funds from Coca-Cola, the move reveals a gap in the mergers market
Special Reports
Foreign ownership limits under reform in the UAE
A new companies law allowing foreign investors to take majority control is awaiting final approval. It could enable the UAE to gain emerging market status
Doha bourse emerges as top performer
Qatar’s stock exchange has managed to increase its capitalisation during a turbulent trading year in the Middle East, but a lack of depth in the market could hinder future growth
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