Plus ça exchange
The democratization of investment in the form of exchange traded funds is arriving in the Middle East. Can they change the investment landscape?
February 21, 2010 4:31Barclays’ profit doubles in 2009
Net profits reached GBP 9.4 billion ($14.7 billion), more than double the GBP 4.4 billion ($6.9 billion) it made in 2008.
February 16, 2010 4:55
7 big regional financial events in 2009
From Dubai’s debt debacle to Saudi’s Saad and Algosaibi case, the Gulf States saw many major economic happenings that shook the world.
December 27, 2009 7:10Qatar makes $1bn profit through Barclays stake sale
The Qatari Investment Authority (QIA) announced…
October 20, 2009 3:55Barclays says financial crisis had no impact on UAE mortgage defaults
Barclays claims that the global economic crisis has not increased the number of defaults on mortgage in the UAE…
September 14, 2009 12:01
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43