| Private equity firms adapt to economic climate |
Middle Eastern private equity groups are focusing on smaller investments in response to the global downturn. |
Aug 13, 2010 |
| Carlyle seals debut deal in Saudi Arabia |
Carlyle Group has completed the acquisition of a 30 per cent stake in Saudi Arabia's General Lighting Company, marking its first ever investment in the country.
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Mar 30, 2010 |
| EFG Hermes opens new Syrian office |
Investment bank EFG Hermes has opened a new office in Syria as it seeks to take advantage of growing private equity opportunities in the country.
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Mar 5, 2010 |
| CIMB Standard plans could boost private equity recruitment |
Private equity recruitment could be on the agenda for CIMB Standard after the firm revealed plans to open two new offices in the next 12 months. |
Nov 17, 2009 |
| Middle East 'offers opportunities for private equity firms' |
The Middle East has seen a sharp drop in business valuations as a result of the economic crisis, meaning private equity firms could find some attractive deals on offer, it has been claimed. |
May 18, 2009 |
| IFC invests $25m in Citadel's Mena Joint Investment Fund |
The IFC has announced that it will invest $25 million in Citadel Capital's Mena Joint Investment Fund. |
May 15, 2009 |
| Private equity firms pointed towards Mena potential |
The Middle East and North Africa still offers strong growth potential for private equity firms, it has been claimed. |
May 13, 2009 |
| KKR's Mena subsidiary launches in Dubai |
Private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) has announced the launch of a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre as the firm looks to expand into the Middle East. |
May 12, 2009 |
| Private equity firm shows interest in DP World |
An unnamed Middle East private equity firm is said to have approached Dubai World with an interest in buying a minority stake in port operator DP World. |
May 11, 2009 |
| Beltone Private Equity plans Middle East investment |
Beltone Private Equity plans to invest in a number of businesses across Egypt and the Middle East after launching its $200 million (£134 million) Beltone MidCap Fund. |
May 1, 2009 |
| Venture capital investments in Israeli high-tech firms 'lowest in 3 years' |
The value of venture capital investments in Israeli high-tech companies suffered during the first quarter of 2009 as the effects of the economic slowdown began to take hold, research has shown. |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| Greylock Israel 'most active' fund in 2008 |
Greylock Israel was the most active Israeli venture capital fund in 2008, according to a new survey. |
Feb 16, 2009 |
| Two appointed by DIC |
Dubai International Capital (DIC) has made two private equity jobs appointments, it has announced. |
Oct 3, 2008 |
| KKR appoint Middle East and North Africa head |
Makram Azar has moved private equity jobs after being appointed as a managing director and head of Middle East and North Africa operations by Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts (KKR). |
Sep 18, 2008 |
| Carlyle makes first Turkish investment |
The Carlyle Group has made its first investment in Turkey, it has revealed in its latest private equity news. |
Jul 21, 2008 |
| Murphy to work with Citadel |
Stephen Murphy has rejoined the private equity jobs market with an as yet undisclosed role at Egypt-based firm Citadel, it has been reported. |
Jun 19, 2008 |
| Carlyle Group largest PE firm |
A new report by an industry magazine has revealed that Carlyle Group is the world’s largest private equity organisation. |
Apr 30, 2008 |
| EBRD considers new venture |
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revealed it is planning to invest up to $94 million (£47 million) into a private equity fund controlled by the Kazakh state. |
Apr 29, 2008 |
| New CEO for all-female PE firm |
A new chief executive has been appointed at the first all-female private equity firm. |
Apr 4, 2008 |
| Gulf Capital forms partnership with Credit Suisse |
Private equity firm Gulf Capital has announced it is to partner with investment bank Credit Suisse to invest in Middle Eastern economies. |
Mar 18, 2008 |
