Nouriel Roubini, the famous economist nicknamed Dr. Doom, was predicting the collapse of the world economy in 2013 as he foresaw a perfect “economic storm” for the year. Fortunately, the…
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It is telling that the most exciting event in private equity this year was the Celebration of Entrepreneurship event in Dubai — also known as Wamda, the equivalent of the…
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It is telling that the most exciting event in private equitythis year was the Celebration of Entrepreneurship event in Dubai — also knownas Wamda, the equivalent of the West’s…
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Up until the onset of the current economic downturn, private equity “global masters of the universe” extended their reach far beyond their home countries. American private equity funds first rolled…
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Private equity investment in a public company is always a headline-capturing affair. The epic tale Barbarians at the Gate — The Fall of RJR Nabisco, chronicles how Kohlberg Krabis and…
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Private equity funds in the Middle East and North Africa are focusing on defensive sectors like healthcare, education and fast moving consumer goods. As the second in a series of…
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The sharp reversal of economic fortunes in the Gulf has sent all private equity (PE) houses back to the drawing board to redesign their investment strategy. Some are optimistic the…
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There is no question that healthcare is booming despite the financial crisis — not only in the Middle East and other emerging markets, but also in many parts of the…
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It was another sunny day as I climbed towards the base camp of the majestic Mount Everest on September 15, with a few distant clouds lingering on the horizon. I…
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The repercussions of the catastrophic events witnessed during the past few weeks will be felt throughout the globe and in every corner of the financial system. Private equity will be…
