Abu Dhabi plans its own financial free zone
One of the country's most successful free zones is the Dubai International Financial Centre.
April 28, 2013 5:33
DIFC looks to double number of companies
'Institutions are using Dubai not just as a base for business in the Gulf, but as a base to access a much wider area.'
February 17, 2013 11:07
Dubai’s DIFC investment gets $1.04 billion loan to repay Islamic bond
DIFC Investments signs $1.04 billion loan to fund sukuk repayment; Dual-tranched loan priced at 380 bps over LIBOR; Timely sukuk repayment helps rebuild Dubai's investor image
June 4, 2012 11:06
DIFC investments to sign part government-backed $1 billion loan
DIFC Investments, a unit of the firm that runs Dubai's financial free zone, is set to sign a $1 billion loan partly guaranteed by the Dubai government to help refinance a $1.25 billion Islamic bond maturing in June, two sources said on Thursday.
May 31, 2012 11:52
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
Qatar needs to find a home for billions of dollars raised from gas exports each year, writes Una Galani.
May 22, 2013 9:43
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24