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Multilateral lender founded as competitor to west has struggled to raise funds because of Russia exposure
Cairo’s allies have shifted from handing out traditional support to seeking commercial deals and demanding reforms
Liquidity crunch leads investors such as Andreessen Horowitz to sovereign wealth funds in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
UAE leader appoints Sheikh Khaled as heir apparent as part of series of changes at top of Gulf state
Frenzy of activity across the region contrasts sharply with Europe’s moribund market
Riad Salameh for the first time appears in front of European investigators probing the accusations
Trip by Ali Shamkhani follows China-brokered deal between the Islamic republic and Saudi Arabia
UAE founder’s son — who is both national security adviser and a prominent private sector figure — extends influence
Companies are flocking to the Middle East to raise capital just as they did in 2008. But funds say they are being more strategic about investments
Egyptian pound plunges 14.5% after Cairo moves to flexible exchange rate demanded by fund
Kingdom’s sovereign fund to set up companies in Middle East and north Africa in attempt to shore up soft power
Gulf state’s plan to restore diplomatic relations with Tehran follows similar move by Kuwait
Bonanza will bolster firepower of Gulf’s sovereign wealth funds
Official quits as Arab state struggles with foreign currency shortage and economic fallout of Ukraine conflict
Hedge funds look to expand in a region not laid low by inflation and the war in Ukraine
Jump in lending and purchases reflects government push and drive to win support among youth
Number of businesses in region are considering blank-cheque company option despite it falling out of fashion elsewhere
Dewa’s monopoly status is one of its most attractive features
IPO of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority raises $6.1bn as emirate seeks to revive capital markets
Kingdom joins other Gulf states in assisting Cairo as prices for wheat, cooking oil and fuel soar following war in Ukraine
Beijing strengthens regional ties despite overall fall in Belt and Road investment
Resource-rich Gulf state seeks to diversify economy and adapt to international norms
Dubai regulators say Equitativa failed to take reasonable steps to report relevant information
City has come under pressure from regional powerhouses Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia
Border tariffs with the UAE and other GCC states viewed as part of efforts to woo companies to base themselves in kingdom
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