Qatar budget surplus triples to $12 billion last fiscal year
Surplus at 44.5 bln riyals in 2011/12, or 7 pct/GDP; Spending jumps 11 pct to a record 158.9 bln riyals; Revenue up 31 pct at 203.4 bln riyals vs pvs fiscal year
July 9, 2012 4:59
Egypt to offer 10 billion Egyptian pounds in maiden 28-day repo sale
Egypt's central bank will offer funds in a new 28-day repurchase agreement, lengthening the maturity of its tenders in a bid to boost a market drained of liquidity by soaring interest rates on treasury bills, bankers said.
July 9, 2012 4:54
EMERGING OMAN:Despite risks Oman 2012 economy outlook positive
Oman's economy seems to have weathered the first quarter's global slowdown quite well and its 2012 outlook remains positive despite external risks, a central bank (CBO) report showed.
July 9, 2012 12:45
Kuwait inflation slows to 25 month low of 2.8 percent
Prices fall 0.1 pct m/m in May; Pressures subdued, food costs drop 1.3 pct m/m
June 27, 2012 6:36
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