SHUAA Capital's Alseddiqi on Dividend, U.K. Investments, Real Estate, and Middle East Tech Growth

The transcript covers a range of topics including the return of dividends post-merger with ADFG, a shift towards technology investments, and upcoming deals in Abu Dhabi. It also discusses the company's long-term investment strategy in the UK, especially in the context of post-Brexit opportunities. Concerns about market valuations, particularly in the technology sector, are addressed, along with the democratization of retail investing. Finally, the transcript explores the company's stance on cryptocurrency and potential future involvement.

What was the main reason for reintroducing the dividend after the merger?

• To increase market share

• To attract new investors

• To comply with regulatory requirements

• To reward shareholders for strong performance

Which sector is the company increasingly focusing on for future investments?

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Real estate

• Oil services

How has Brexit and the pandemic influenced the company's investment strategy in the UK?

• By exiting the UK market

• By maintaining long-term investments in London

• By increasing focus on financial services

• By reducing investments in technology

What trend is observed in the UK real estate market according to the transcript?

• Decrease in technology company presence

• Decline in property values

• Increase in cap rates

• Technology companies filling space left by financial services

What is a significant factor contributing to current global market valuations?

• Limited investment options

• High interest rates

• Strict government regulations

• Decreasing retail investor participation

How has the role of retail investors changed in recent years?

• They are restricted to local markets

• They can now easily invest in international markets

• They have stopped investing in cryptocurrencies

• They have less access to global markets

What is the company's stance on investing in cryptocurrencies?

• They are actively investing in cryptocurrencies

• They are ignoring the cryptocurrency market

• They are exploring opportunities as a service provider

• They have banned all cryptocurrency investments