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Imkan selects China’s CNTC as main contractor for Pixel project

Abu Dhabi-based property firm Imkan has appointed Chinese construction company CNTC as the main contractor for its seven-tower Pixel project located on Reem Island...

South African roundtable: Taking the bull by the horns

Our panel discusses Chinese investment in Africa, financial institutions’ contribution to economic sustainability and regulatory concerns. Chaired by Romil Patel in Cape Town. Andre Le...

EDITORIAL: Not for the timid

From a foreign policy perspective, the MENA region was once considered predictable. That is no longer true, and investors have taken notice. They cannot...

TURKEY: Will fortune favour the brave?

With its large, vibrant economy and a considerable push on growth, Turkey is woven into the fabric of the emerging markets story, writes Romil...

EXPATRIATES: In for the long haul

New residency rules offer expats in the United Arab Emirates a chance to retire there – but as Indrajit Basu reports, there are strings...

INTERVIEW: ‘Financing is the blood of Iran’s economy’

Amid a fresh wave of American sanctions, Romil Patel spoke to Meysam Hamedi, director of financial markets and instruments at Iran’s Securities & Exchange...

ROUNDTABLE: Hooked to the global caravan

With the MENA region at a tipping point, our panellists talk about economic diversification, the impact of regulation and the delayed Saudi Aramco listing....

TALKING HEADS: The prospects for 2019

Funds Global MENA asked a range of asset managers for their assessment of the past year and their predictions for the coming 12 months. ATAF...

LEGAL EASE: Lessons from UAE vat

Following in the footsteps of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain will become, as of January 1, 2019, the third Gulf...

INSIDE VIEW: Climate investing is still about performance

With concerns over climate change growing, DWS sought advice from a range of experts. The asset manager’s senior ESG strategist, Murray Birt, explains. Until recently, it...

BEHIND THE BUSINESS CARD: May the best ideas win

Emmanuel Laurina, State Street Global Advisors Job title: Head of Middle East and Africa. Years in the region: Five-and-a-half. What do you consider to be your home...

FRENCH ASSET SERVICING: On the up

After the barrage of regulations precipitated by the financial crisis, France’s three asset servicing giants are at last free to concentrate on gaining new...

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