Middle East
Middle East | 10 Jul 14
Qatar will grow with or without
The chairman of the Qatar Investment Fund has said the country’s appetite for growth will continue “unabated”, even if its bid to host the 2022 World Cup is withdrawn following recent allegations of bribery and corruption.
Middle East | 7 Jul 14
hsbc to end libya presence
HSBC is to close its representative office in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, according to the Telegraph.
Middle East | 1 Jul 14
Ex- Leeds MD threatens private equity
The detained ex-managing director of Leeds United football club has threatened to reveal “damaging allegations” about his former employer from his Dubai jail cell.
Middle East | 24 Jun 14
Controversial Blair planning office in Abu Dhabi
Tony Blair is said to be eyeing the possibility of opening an office in Abu Dhabi as he continues to build his business role in the Middle East.
Middle East | 23 Jun 14
Sovereign funds lift exposure to alternatives
Sovereign investors around the world are increasing the risk level of their funds through exposure to alternative investments and emerging markets, according to Invesco’s second in-depth study on trends in this institutional area.