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Dubai International Financial Centre Authority

Type: Organization

Name: Dubai International Financial Centre Authority

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Nando's

Burning Issue: The Design Debate

How much does design matter to the overall F&B concept?Just how much does an outlet’s design matter to its success? Do people come for the look of the place or the food and drink? Caterer investigates.While the size and concept of each F&B outlet dictates ... [Published HotelierMiddleEast.com - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Trader Vic's, Etihad Towers, Nando's, Abu Dhabi, Marco Pierre White

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

BLME opens first overseas representative office in Dubai

Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME), the largest Islamic Bank in Europe, today announced the opening of its representative office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).This will be the Banks first overseas office, and will allow the ... [Published Emirates247 - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Dubai, Shari'ah-Compliant, Corporate Banking, Islamic Finance

First reported 5 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 1 reports

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

MOVES-JP Morgan Private Bank, RBS, Barclays, DIFC

May 20 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Monday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com.JP MORGAN PRIVATE BANKThe bank appointed executive director Andrew Kennedy as a private ... [Published Yahoo! UK and Ireland - 5 hours ago]

Entities: Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, Barclays PLC, Private Banking

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

Invesco Ltd

‘South-south’ investment boosts UAE

Private capital that is flowing into the UAE from outside the GCC is increasingly coming from emerging markets rather than the developed world, according to new research by Invesco Asset Management.The fourth annual Invesco Middle East Asset Management ... [Published MENA Fund Manager - 6 hours ago]

Entities: United Arab Emirates, Invesco Ltd, Asset Management

First reported 8 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 1 reports

Dubai's DIFC appoints real estate chief

(DIFC) has appointed real estate veteran Brett Schafer to lead its properties division.Schafer, who has more than 30 years of experience in the commercial property sector, will be responsible for running the onshore financial centre’s real estate portfolio, ... [Published Arabian Business - 8 hours ago]

Entities: Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Real Estate, Dubai, Appointed

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

‘Every incentive’ for GCC currency, says ex DIFC boss

There is “every incentive” for the six GCC countries to implement a single currency, according to economist Dr Nasser Saidi, with the benefits including lower trading costs and a single Gulf financial market.Saidi, former chief economist of Dubai International ... [Published Arabian Business - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Nasser Saidi, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Stock Exchanges, Financial Market

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Emax's Dh200 million expansion in full swing

Emax Electronics, the Middle East's largest electronics store, has opened its newest outlet at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and is looking to add six to seven more stores in the UAE this year as part of its "very, very aggressive" Dh200 ... [Published Individual.com - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Schafer named CEO of DIFC Properties

DUBAI - Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Sunday announced the appointment of Brett Schafer as chief executive officer of DIFC Properties.Schafer brings approximately 30 years of experience in the commercial property sector across the Middle ... [Published Khaleej Times - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Dubai, Canada, Appointed, Property

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

IIF sees robust growth and progress on diversification in GCC

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, registered an average growth of 5.8% in 2012. Growth is projected to moderate to 3.8% in 2013, due to flattening crude oil production. Growth of nonhydrocarbon ... [Published AME Info - May 19 2013]

Entities: Gulf Cooperation Council, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, United Arab Emirates, Oil Production

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Islamic Finance Gateway: Weekly Briefing - Issue 32 (19-May-13)

A Thomson Reuters survey released Dec 2012 found that the gap between supply and demand is expected to grow from $160 billion today to $280 billion by 2016. ICBC’s plans to open an office in Riyadh will allow it to tap the high liquidity in the domestic ... [Published Zawya.com - May 19 2013]

Entities: Islamic Finance, ICBC Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Doha (Kuwait)

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts launch their 2012 annual reports

The Dubai Courts has made significant achievements during the past fiscal year, especially in the area of the adjudication rate of cases filed and pending with the Courts. The rate of adjudication for criminal cases reached 99%, while the adjudication ... [Published AME Info - May 18 2013]

Entities: Dubai, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Adjudication, Annual Report

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Ex-DIFC chief launches Dubai crowdfunding firm

Former Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) chief economist Dr Nasser Saidi has launched an internet crowdfunding platform designed to encourage investment into regional small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).Dubai-based Eureeca will offer growing businesses ... [Published Arabian Business - May 18 2013]

Entities: Nasser Saidi, Dubai, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Angel Investor

Quotes

"As you might expect, people who are both talented and nice, working in an environment characterised by freedom, often want to give of their time and talent to purposes beyond making sales and taking a share" he said

Freedom is key to sustainable business [Published Zawya.com - 2 hours ago]

..." Jeffery Singer, CEO of DIFC Authority, said: "Thanks to the initiative of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh MohammedHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to establish Dubai as a centre for Islamic Finance, DIFC is committed to supporting Shariah compliant businesses such as BLME, as they continue to build their presence in the region." Patrick Rochette, previously Head of International Client Coverage and Product Development at BLME will be BLMEs Principle Representative

BLME opens first overseas representative office in Dubai [Published Emirates247 - 2 hours ago]

"Nikhil’s strategic input has been a key driver in the real and significant growth of our financial lines portfolio in the last few years. In addition, it is always pleasing to fill senior roles through internal promotion. Nikhil’s elevation to this role reflects the strength and depth of our underwriting teams throughout the MENA region."

ACE appoints Nikhil Soman as Financial Lines Underwriting Manager, MENA region [Published Business Wire - 3 hours ago]

"Our goal is to ensure that the necessary infrastructure is in place to support DIFC's projected growth and expansion, and we are very pleased to welcome Brett Schafer on board to help us achieve this,” commented HE Abdullah Mohammed Saleh, chairman of DIFC Investments and governor of DIFC."

Dubai's DIFC appoints real estate chief [Published Arabian Business - 8 hours ago]

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‘Every incentive’ for GCC currency, says ex DIF... [Published Arabian Business - 9 hours ago]
Emax's Dh200 million expansion in full swing [Published Individual.com - 15 hours ago]
Schafer named CEO of DIFC Properties [Published Khaleej Times - 20 hours ago]
IIF sees robust growth and progress on diversif... [Published AME Info - May 19 2013]
DIFC Investments names chief executive of DIFC ... [Published CPI Financial - May 19 2013]
Islamic Finance Gateway: Weekly Briefing - Issu... [Published Zawya.com - May 19 2013]
Viceroy hotel planned on Palm Jumeirah [Published BreakingTravelNews - May 19 2013]
DIFC Investments names new Chief Executive of D... [Published Emirates247 - May 19 2013]
Beyond Dealmaking: Building Profitable Business [Published Business Life - May 19 2013]
UAE trade surplus to hit $ 90.7 billion [Published Arab News - May 18 2013]
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Ex-DIFC chief launches Dubai crowdfunding firm [Published Arabian Business - May 18 2013]
Lanka to hold an investment forum in Dubai [Published Sri Lanka Island - May 17 2013]
Naiveté, Luck and Focus: Nothing in the busines... [Published Gulf News - May 17 2013]
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ADIA hires new infrastructure investment head [Published MENA Fund Manager - May 17 2013]
Islamic Finance: BLME Targets 15% Asset Growth ... [Published International Business Times UK - May 17 2013]
A Summer of Splendor at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai... [Published Araboo.com - May 16 2013]
Undyerlying Basket Adjustments [Published SIX Swiss Exchange - May 16 2013]
BLME plans Dubai office as assets grow [Published MENA Fund Manager - May 16 2013]

Blogs

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The Always-On Post-Democratic Info-State [Published Wired: Beyond the Beyond - May 11 2013] Given that I’m reading this in Estonia this morning, it’s actually quite interesting. http://globalbrief.ca/blog/2013/03/05/rise-of-the-info-states/ “Enter the info-state. The info-state – today one of a growing number of dynamic and entrepreneurial ...
MIDEAST MONEY-Abu Dhabi financial zone to chall... [Published AdBanks.net - May 08 2013] Wed May 8, 2013 10:00am EDT * Abu Dhabi zone may compete with Dubai in all areas * Aims to recycle more of its own oil wealth * Dubai has entrenched position, flexible management * But Abu Dhabi has huge sovereign wealth fund * Two ...
Dubai leader welcomes young investors [Published The First Group News - Apr 22 2013] A group of young investors have been welcomed to Dubai by the city's ruler His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.The UAE prime minister took time out to speak with 36 members of the Zurich-based Young Investors Organisation and he offered ...

Press Releases

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ACE appoints Nikhil Soman as Financial Lines Un... [Published Business Wire - 3 hours ago]
A Summer of Splendor at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai... [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - May 16 2013]
A.M. Best Special Report: Political Uncertainti... [Published Business Wire - May 16 2013]
A.M. Best Special Report: The UAE Maintains Ins... [Published Business Wire - May 07 2013]
Asiya Investments Launches Islamic Income Fund ... [Published Business Wire - May 06 2013]