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    • Monday, 9 January, 2023
      NK Lukoil OAO
      Russia’s Lukoil sells Italian refinery to Israeli-backed private equity fund

      GOI’s partnership with commodities trader Trafigura gazumps Crossbridge in deal that rescues Sicilian plant after EU sanctions hit

    • Sunday, 8 January, 2023
      The UAE business that went from obscurity to a $240bn valuation in 3 years

      In 2019, International Holding Company was a little-known company involved in fish farms, food and real estate

    • Friday, 6 January, 2023
      Standard Chartered PLC
      Why StanChart remains a target despite its latest suitor walking away

      First Abu Dhabi Bank ends interest in UK-based lender that is one of Europe’s most undervalued banks

    • Thursday, 5 January, 2023
      Standard Chartered PLC
      First Abu Dhabi Bank backs away from Standard Chartered bid

      Shares in UK-based emerging market lender increased 20% on reports of a takeover

    • Wednesday, 4 January, 2023
      The Big Read
      The new Gulf sovereign wealth fund boom

      Companies are flocking to the Middle East to raise capital just as they did in 2008. But funds say they are being more strategic about investments

    • Tuesday, 13 December, 2022
      News in-depthSaudi National Bank
      ‘Just another cheque’: Saudi National Bank’s move into Credit Suisse

      A month on from the deal, SNB chair Ammar Alkhudairy is nonplussed by the attention the investment has drawn

    • Wednesday, 7 December, 2022
      Due Diligence
      ‘Don’t worry’: NSO banks on Bibi Premium content

      Plus, the messy battle for Bulb’s 1.5mn customers and Silvergate gets caught up in the FTX fallout

    • Monday, 21 November, 2022
      Ruchir Sharma
      The Gulf is partying while it can

      But the joy of hosting the World Cup in an oil and property boom will not last unless productivity improves

    • Sunday, 13 November, 2022
      Saudi Arabia
      Saudi Arabia targets phosphates growth

      Oil-rich kingdom looks to mining sector as it steps up diversification plans

    • Thursday, 10 November, 2022
      News in-depthRenewable energy
      Lebanon’s failing state forces unplanned shift to solar power

      Households and businesses are installing renewables to bypass power crisis

    • Wednesday, 2 November, 2022
      Credit Suisse Group AG
      Qatar Investment Authority plans to raise Credit Suisse stake

      Deal will see up to a quarter of the Swiss bank being owned by Middle Eastern investors

    • Wednesday, 2 November, 2022
      IPOs
      Life sciences IPO lined up for London

      The planned flotation comes after a dearth of activity this year

    • Tuesday, 1 November, 2022
      Oil & Gas industry
      Bumper profits raise pressure on oil majors

      Saudi Aramco makes $42.4bn quarterly profits as BP steps up share buybacks

    • Tuesday, 1 November, 2022
      Middle Eastern economy
      Saudi Arabia opens economic zone in push for foreign investment

      Apple to set up Middle East distribution in Riyadh hub that aims to lure multinationals from UAE

    • Wednesday, 26 October, 2022
      Saudi Arabia
      Saudi wealth fund targets $24bn investment in Arab states

      Kingdom’s sovereign fund to set up companies in Middle East and north Africa in attempt to shore up soft power

    • Friday, 21 October, 2022
      Wizz Air Holdings Plc
      Wizz draws up ambitious plans for flights from UK to Middle East and Asia

      European short-haul airline sets sights on destinations to Israel and Saudi Arabia in drive for growth

    • Wednesday, 19 October, 2022
      Due Diligence
      ‘It’s the wild west’: KPMG Saudi Arabia Premium content

      Plus, private equity targets companies that listed during the pandemic and European telecoms groups await Brussels’ decision

    • Wednesday, 12 October, 2022
      KPMG International
      KPMG Lower Gulf head quits after months of turmoil

      Nader Haffar steps down after firm engulfed by a wave of allegations of nepotism, cronyism and partner discontent

    • Monday, 10 October, 2022
      Qatar Sports Investments
      Qatar expands football interests after buying stake in Portuguese team

      Deal with SC Braga marks first move into multi-club ownership for state fund that owns Paris Saint-Germain

    • Tuesday, 4 October, 2022
      Saudi Aramco
      Saudi Aramco chief sounds alarm over global oil capacity

      Head of world’s biggest producer says ‘world should be worried’ about supply limitations

    • Monday, 3 October, 2022
      KPMG UK
      Dubai hands out $2mn fine for KPMG’s Abraaj audits

      Financial regulator says auditor and former partner failed to follow international standards

    • Tuesday, 27 September, 2022
      Nakheel PJSC
      Dubai developer Nakheel nears $4.6bn debt restructuring to fund expansion

      Government-owned property group seeks to kickstart work at stalled seafront site Palm Jebel Ali

    • Monday, 26 September, 2022
      KPMG International
      KPMG boss in Dubai attempts to reassure clients amid discord

      Biggest customers of UAE business sent partners’ statement swearing allegiance to firm

    • Friday, 16 September, 2022
      KPMG International
      KPMG partners in Dubai seek suspension of local leadership

      Call to address ‘massive crisis’ after reports of nepotism, cronyism and culture of fear

    • Monday, 29 August, 2022
      FT Wealth
      Breaking the glass ceiling in the Middle East

      In a region where most companies are headed up by men, women are now giving their male counterparts a run for their money

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