Financial institutions and fund managers globally are drawn to the idea of raising a Shariah compliant fund targeting Middle East investors. However, most are uncertain of how and where to start. In this update, Akin Gump provides five basic pointers to help guide institutions and fund managers looking to raise… Read More
Private equity activity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region slowed in 2009. Funds dedicated to MENA raised a total of US$1.1 billion in 2009, from a record high of US$6.9 billion raised in 2008. Investments were similarly sluggish in 2009, although falling less steeply, at US$2.2… Read More
Strong fiscal and economic policies among governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), including ongoing heavy investment in local projects, have enabled the region to better weather the current global economic storm than many Western and other emerging markets. In addition, MENA economies benefit from sizable accumulated… Read More
Private equity is flourishing in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). A combination of favorable demographic trends and rising commodities prices have made for strong GDP growth driving a growing array of investment opportunities. … Read More
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