Talabat raises $2bn in Dubai IPO as Gulf flotations shine

Food delivery group’s listing comes as UAE is on track to beat rest of Emea region for IPO values

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Fintech Klarna files for IPO in US

Swedish buy now, pay later pioneer submits documents for widely anticipated flotation
Business - Financial Times - November 13
Thailand’s new equal marriage law predicted to boost tourism industry by $2bn

World - Yahoo News - November 19
Sweden's Klarna Files for U.S. IPO

The payments specialist filed registration documents with the SEC, but said the number of shares and the price range for the proposed offering haven’t yet been decided.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13
Klarna Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO

The Swedish ‘buy now pay later’ company began the process for a stock market listing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Business - Inc. - November 13
3 Reasons Why Founders Should Consider an IPO

NYSE president Lynn Martin makes the case for going public—despite the dealmaking slump.
Business - Inc. - November 11
Galacticoaster: Real Madrid World opens in Dubai

A Real Madrid theme park officially opened in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, with the LaLiga giants calling the destination "the world's first football club theme park."
Sports - ESPN - November 14
Rory wins in Dubai for 6th title as best in Europe

Rory McIlroy capped off a tumultuous year by winning the World Tour Championship and his sixth title as Europe's No. 1 player.
Sports - ESPN - November 17
Man detained in Dubai 'just wants home for Christmas'

Craig Ballentine can not leave the UAE after posting a negative review about a former employer.
Top stories - BBC News - November 22