Bahrain

Fixed-line provider Atheeb Telecom has announced plans to raise capital through a rights issue. The company offers voice and data services over a WiMAX network but has reported mounting... 2011-08-09

In BMI's view, while Bahrain's political environment continues to be defined by uncertainty, with tensions bubbling under the surface, investor sentiment - towards infrastructure projects... 2011-07-29

Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have reached new highs of late. However, just as these state-backed investment vehicles have reached their peak performance levels, the ensuing political... 2011-03-09

In line with CFW 's view that private equity (PE) has strong growth potential in the Middle East North Africa (MENA), Standard Chartered's PE arm has inked its first deal in the region.... 2011-01-10

Following Santander Brasil's double listing in New York and Sao Paulo (the US$8.1bn IPO is the largest global IPO so far this year), the Brazilian unit has attracted yet more interest.... 2009-10-14

To those who thought sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) would hibernate until the end of the global recession, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)'s involvement in the VW-Porsche megamerger... 2009-07-28

The chairman of the Union of Arab Banks Adnan Yousif has reiterated the plan to launch a mega Islamic bank by the end of 2009. The bank expects to raise some US$10bn in capital from... 2009-04-22