Deposits in Lebanese banks show record growth since 2010
Bank deposits increased $6.6 billion in the first nine months of 2016. This is the highest growth in absolute value...
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Iran aims for more foreign oil and gas investment after $4.8 billion deal with Total
Iran is hoping to secure more overseas investment after a consortium led by France’s Total on Tuesday signed a $4.8bn...
Plans to attract $11 billion private sector investments for Sinai projects
The Egyptian government plans attracting private sector investments estimated at 80-100 billion Egyptian pounds (US$11 billion) for Sinai development projects...
Barwa Real Estate signs $165 million project finance agreement
Qatar-based developer Barwa Real Estate said it has signed a new facility agreement with Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) worth...
Qatar passes law approving 100% foreign investment
Foreigners may invest up to 100 percent of project capital in Qatari business sectors under a new law approved on...
Egypt jumps 10 places in foreign direct investment ranking: Financial Times
Egypt has moved up to fifth place globally in the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, according to a...
600 Austrian companies looking to invest in Egypt
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz to discuss strengthening economic cooperation and bilateral trade...
Total to invest $200 million in Egypt over next 5 years
French energy company Total is expected to inject $200 million in new investments into the Egyptian market over the next...
Qatar’s banking sector shows resilience
While the banking and financial services sector in Qatar continues to be a significant source of growth in the country,...
Qatar-Indonesia $1 billion joint fund set to start ops
A $1 billion joint investment fund (JIF) launched by Qatar and Indonesia is in its completion stages and is expected...
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