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More spending, healthier economy?»
Despite the global increase in consumer spending, there will be mixed benefits in the GCC due to the region’s varied demographics.
An increase in oil prices combined with rising production will see Saudi’s economy bounce back, say analysts.
Trading in Shariah-compliant products is about to enter a new age. But as the controversy over the Nakheel sukuk illustrated, the industry is still mired by a lack of transparency.
Pan-Arab currency unlikely by ‘20»
Opinion: The Council of Arab Economic Unity says its 18 members will have a common currency within 10 years. Is that really feasible, given that even the smaller GCC monetary union is still up in the air?
Islamic banking gets the blues»
Ultraconservative investing methods were supposed to make Islamic finance immune to the financial crisis. So what happened, asks Trends magazine.
The perils of going private»
Rampant corruption stands in the way of Afghanistan’s quest for free and unfettered markets, reports Trends magazine.
More spending, healthier economy?»
Despite the global increase in consumer spending, there will be mixed benefits in the GCC due to the region’s varied demographics.
March 2, 2010
Fueling the economy»An increase in oil prices combined with rising production will see Saudi’s economy bounce back, say analysts.
February 28, 2010
Islamic finance 2.0, regulation 1.0»Trading in Shariah-compliant products is about to enter a new age. But as the controversy over the Nakheel sukuk illustrated, the industry is still mired by a lack of transparency.
February 16, 2010
Five reasons why Dubai living costs are falling»
It’s still not the cheapest city in the world, but with inflation at a five-year low, many essential items are becoming more affordable.
It’s still not the cheapest city in the world, but with inflation at a five-year low, many essential items are becoming more affordable.
February 16, 2010
Kuwait’s money matters»
Analysts suggest Kuwait will see a $24 billion surplus for 2009-2010, but a $26 billion deficit is expected next year.
Analysts suggest Kuwait will see a $24 billion surplus for 2009-2010, but a $26 billion deficit is expected next year.
February 9, 2010
Pan-Arab currency unlikely by ‘20»
Opinion: The Council of Arab Economic Unity says its 18 members will have a common currency within 10 years. Is that really feasible, given that even the smaller GCC monetary union is still up in the air?
February 8, 2010
Islamic banking gets the blues»
Ultraconservative investing methods were supposed to make Islamic finance immune to the financial crisis. So what happened, asks Trends magazine.
February 3, 2010
The perils of going private»
Rampant corruption stands in the way of Afghanistan’s quest for free and unfettered markets, reports Trends magazine.
February 1, 2010
Interview: Ibrahim Dabdoub, NBK»
The Group CEO of the National Bank of Kuwait, Ibrahim Dabdoub, tells Trends about how the global economic meltdown was good for the Gulf.
Gulf countries are struggling with how to gird their economies for the day when their fossil fuels run out.
How a Dubai summit helped set the agenda for this week’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. The agenda? Nothing less than ‘global redesign’…
Piano bars. Drinking. Bobsledding. Karaoke... The World Economic Forum may be ‘committed to improving the state of the world’, but for many, next week’s meeting in Switzerland will mark a priceless networking opportunity, reports Trends.
With the emirate’s total obligations now estimated at $170 billion, analysts say the government may no longer come to the rescue of its related entities.
Population estimates for the GCC states vary wildly, and according to a new study, that’s undermining calculations of economic performance.
Indicators seem to suggest that the UAE will be having a happy new year in 2010 after bidding goodbye to an economically rough 2009.
The Group CEO of the National Bank of Kuwait, Ibrahim Dabdoub, tells Trends about how the global economic meltdown was good for the Gulf.
January 27, 2010
Life after oil»Gulf countries are struggling with how to gird their economies for the day when their fossil fuels run out.
January 27, 2010
Rebooting Planet Earth»How a Dubai summit helped set the agenda for this week’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. The agenda? Nothing less than ‘global redesign’…
January 27, 2010
Those Davos nights»Piano bars. Drinking. Bobsledding. Karaoke... The World Economic Forum may be ‘committed to improving the state of the world’, but for many, next week’s meeting in Switzerland will mark a priceless networking opportunity, reports Trends.
January 23, 2010
Dubai’s debt saga»With the emirate’s total obligations now estimated at $170 billion, analysts say the government may no longer come to the rescue of its related entities.
January 20, 2010
Get your numbers right»Population estimates for the GCC states vary wildly, and according to a new study, that’s undermining calculations of economic performance.
January 5, 2010
Fingers crossed»Indicators seem to suggest that the UAE will be having a happy new year in 2010 after bidding goodbye to an economically rough 2009.
December 29, 2009
Yemen’s many problems could soon render the country ungovernable, enabling the lawlessness in the Horn of Africa to leap across the Gulf of Aden, says Trends magazine.
March 11, 2010 |Special Report [More]
The News Corp boss did not make a single reference to Dubai in his speech at Abu Dhabi’s glitzy media summit. But he still has links to the emirate’s high-profile ...
March 10, 2010 |Six Degrees of... [More]
Democracy is the “most important priority” for the Arab youth, according to a recent survey. But some say this marks an urge for greater self-determination, rather than a change in ...
March 8, 2010 |Slideshow [More]
The Dubai police chief, who has caught the world’s attention for his role in probing the murder Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, is predictably connected to a lot of people who ...
March 3, 2010 |The Network of... [More]
One was rocked by a ‘fake ads’ scandal, the other has seen a steadily declining number of entries. So which of the region’s competing advertising awards has the edge?
March 1, 2010 |Brand to Brand [More]
From Ponzi schemes and ‘419’ frauds, to duff Italian suits and ‘bulletproof’ powers, the Middle East is no stranger to the (often bizarre) arts of the conman.
February 27, 2010 |The Business of... [More]
March 12
Middle Eastern Mirage; Carlos Slim, the World's Richest Man; How Safe Is Your Cell Phone?
March 11, 2010 |Best of the web [More]
Middle Eastern Mirage; Carlos Slim, the World's Richest Man; How Safe Is Your Cell Phone?
March 11, 2010 |Best of the web [More]
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