The Turkish economy remains strong despite the global economic crisis and has proved an attractive destination for international investors. It combines the characteristics of a developing Middle Eastern economy with a well established democracy and strong industrial base. This makes …
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Confidence has begun to return to Bahrain. The sucessful staging of the Bahrain Grand Prix 2012 helped to quell fears that civil unrest in the country could escalate into an Arab Spring type uprising.  Robust oil prices, a growing level …
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Bank of London and The Middle East moved up from the third slot in the fourth quarter of 2011 to the top in the first quarter of this year with a quarterly return of 3.18% recorded by its Sharia’a Umbrella …
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Besides ranking among the top five performers in the conventional equity sector, Egypt funds also headed the conventional money market sector. Blom Bank Money Market Fund was positioned number one and achieved a return of 2.55%.  The range of returns …
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Kuwait ranked number one in the Islamic trade finance category with Al Dar Money Market Fund that is managed by Al Dar Asset Management Company since April 2004. Al Dar achieved a quarterly return of 1.7%. Two GCC focused funds …
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Of the top five conventional fixed income funds, three are MENA focused, with the two Bahrain domiciled Makaseb Income Fund and Royal Capital MENA Fixed Income Plus Fund achieving quarterly returns of 5.98% and 4.45%, respectively, and the Emirates MENA …
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In the Islamic equity asset class, Egypt also marked its presence with Al Hayah Fund ranking number two with a quarterly return of 26.8%. The other four top performers are all Saudi domiciled and focused, with Asayel Fund managed by …
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In the aftermath of the Egyptian revolution and as a result of increasing political stability, Egypt-focused funds ranked among the top five conventional equity funds in the first quarter of 2012, returning a sector average of 22.31%.  According to the …
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Dubai has rebounded from the verge of the financial crisis the emirate faced a few years ago with stock trading increasing eight-fold, the most among the world’s 40 largest markets. Dubai suffered from the financial crisis combined with general unease …
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Economic gloom in Egypt appears to be lifting as civilian rule comes closer and unrest calms. Investment dropped dramatically following the overthrow of president Mubarak last year in a popular uprising. That caused a bottleneck of demand for housing, goods …
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