DUBAI / WAM Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has been recognised as the Fastest Growing Bank in the country at this year’s International Finance Magazine Awards. The International Finance Magazine (IFM) Awards recognises and honors individuals and organisations that make a difference and bring significant value to the international finance industry. Dr Adnan Chilwan, Group CEO of Dubai Islamic Bank, said, ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Investments has acquired additional 50% stake in Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) from Union Properties for AED500 million. Following this acquisition, Dubai Investments owns 100% stake in Emicool. Khalid bin Kalban, MD and CEO of Dubai Investments, said, “The transaction strengthens Dubai Investments’ portfolio in the utility service domain, growing its asset base, and is expected to ...

Bloomberg After lagging behind other precious metals in 2017, platinum is finally outperforming, and hedge funds are taking notice. Money managers increased their bets on a rally for platinum, a commodity used in pollution-control devices for cars. Investors had been pessimistic on prices until the start of this year, but that sentiment changed as signs of synchronised global growth boosted ...