Dubai, UAE: Nomura announced the opening of their new premises in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA). Leveraging the International Wealth Management expertise of Nomura Singapore Limited, the Dubai office launched in 2023 to expand Nomura’s wealth management client franchise in the Middle East. […]
DIFC and IPEM power landmark IPEM Future Preview in Dubai, uniting global and regional private capital leaders
Dubai, UAE: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the MEASA region, and International Private Equity Market (IPEM) today announced the outcomes of the first IPEM Future Preview, an exclusive gathering in Dubai for the world and region’s most influential private capital investors. For the first time in the region and hosted […]
DIFC Surpasses 100 Hedge Fund Managers, Cementing Position as a Top Five Global Hub
New arrival Oak Hill Advisors with USD 108bn in assets under management, along with AIP and Varenne, take the Centre over the 100-manager milestone and join industry stalwarts such as BlackRock and Millennium in choosing DIFC Number of hedge fund managers has more than doubled since the start of 2024, with 81 being ‘billion-dollar club’ […]
Former J.P. Morgan Banker & PIF Investor Launches Private Equity Firm in Abu Dhabi, Secures ADGM Fund Management Approval
ABU DHABI, UAE: I.M. Mamlouk & Co., a recently established private equity firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has been granted additional regulatory approval to manage private equity collective investment funds. Founded by former J.P. Morgan banker and Public Investment Fund (PIF) investor Issam Al-Mamlouk, the firm is positioned to deploy strategic capital […]
Intrasia Group expands to Dubai with launch of Intrasia Management ME
Intrasia Group, a corporate and financial services management company established in Singapore, has announced the opening of its new regional entity, Intrasia Management ME, marking a pivotal milestone in the Group’s international expansion and reinforcing its position as an integrated financial services provider bridging Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The new Dubai office connects […]
White Rock Investment Partners Expands to the UAE, Strengthening U.S.–Middle East Investment Ties
Dubai, UAE – White Rock Investment Partners, the global investment firm founded by entrepreneur and investor Chase Ergen, today announced the opening of its new office in the United Arab Emirates. This marks a significant step in the firm’s mission to bridge capital, innovation, and strategic collaboration between the United States and the Middle East. The UAE […]
BlueFive Capital launches its presence in the Sultanate of Oman
Oman office to focus on investment advisory, capital raising, and cross-border strategic partnerships aligned with Oman Vision 2040 BlueFive counts Oman sovereign-owned investment funds among its founding shareholders BlueFive Capital now operates across the UK, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, and China with a team of 45 executives Muscat, Oman: BlueFive Capital, a global investment solutions […]
BankDhofar partners with BlackRock to transform wealth management in Oman
This collaboration, the first of its kind in Oman, will redefine wealth management by offering customers exclusive access to world-class investment strategies and advisory services. MUSCAT: Marking a milestone in Oman’s banking and financial sector, BankDhofar—the second largest bank by network size—has announced it has partnered with BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset manager. This […]
ADIB Capital Launches ADIB Islamic Trade Opportunities Fund in DIFC
Dubai – ADIB Capital Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has launched a new Sharia-compliant investment vehicle targeting short-duration trade opportunities in developed markets. The ADIB Islamic Trade Opportunities Fund, structured as a Qualified Investor Fund (QIF) in the Dubai International […]
Kuwait’s KIPCO reports a net profit of KD 10.2mln (US$ 33.4mln) for H1 2025
Kuwait City: KIPCO – Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) – reported a record operating profit of KD 88.7 million (US$ 290.5 million) for the first six months of 2025, a 9.9% increase from the KD 80.8 million (US$ 264.6 million) reported for the corresponding period in 2024. Operating revenue also increased 6% to reach KD 769.1 million […]
