Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser After Abraaj: Tough times for GCC's private equity market, but fund managers remain upbeat Boston Consulting Group says that there are 24 regional funds looking to raise $6.5 billion UAE H1 property review: Residential market driven by off-plan sales as pipeline continues to build Rents across Dubai and the Northern Emirates were 11 percent lower year-on-year during the second quarter of 2018, according to Asteco Potential worker shortage may put brakes on Saudi construction - analyst Taxes on expat workers and families have hit construction harder than other sectors Egypt equities review: Early gains evaporate as investors lose appetite for emerging markets Egypt's main index gained 20%in the early part of the year, but higher oil prices and inflation concerns have led to investors seeking returns elsewhere Saudi's S&P Dow Jones index upgrade "positive" but less significant than previous announcements - analyst "FTSE and MSCI are more meaningful in terms of (investment) inflows," head of MENA strategy at Egypt-based EFG Hermes investment bank told Zawya What's in a name?: Al Habtoor City brings in Hilton brands after ending Marriott deal The move by Al Habtoor Group to franchising by Hilton Worldwide from management by Marriott was likened to a divorce by its chief executive and vice-chairman on Tuesday, but an amicable one Copper stopper?: Will Donald Trump, a Chilean miners' strike or electric cars have the biggest impact on demand ? As the third-most widely used metal in the world, copper prices are impacted by the same global issues facing all investors, such as Donald Trump’s trade tariff war and China’s slowing economy. However, it also comes with its own industry-specific set of issues SPECIAL COVERAGE BUSINESS FOR GOOD  GCC EQUITIES REVIEW Disclaimer: ZAWYA is committed to respecting your privacy. It is our intention to send messages only with your permission. You have received this message because you are on the ZAWYA database. To opt out of ZAWYA communications in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. Thomson Reuters, Office 101, Building No. 1, Dubai Media City, PO Box 1426, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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