Kuwait resists IMF tax recommendations
The IMF says Kuwait may exhaust its oil savings by 2017...
April 30, 2013 4:54
Quality of living in GCC cities: IN PICTURES
A recently released Mercer 'Quality of Living' survey shows us where major cities in the GCC rank. The study looks at infrastructure, healthcare, education, political and social issues among many other factors.
December 4, 2012 3:43
CUTTING BACK: IMF says the GCC should cut state spending growth
In 2011, total state spending in the GCC jumped by some 20 percent as governments responded to unrest in the Middle East by boosting social spending.
October 30, 2012 9:44
GCC states doing well for oil – IMF
Lagarde was speaking at a news conference after meeting with senior officials of the Gulf Cooperation Council...
October 6, 2012 8:47
Gulf states should not fall in the same hole
A Reuters poll predicts no common currency until 2017, but the an official from Qatar's Central Bank says they should learn from the Euro Zone mistakes
July 28, 2012 11:02
Euro Zone woes deepen; Abu Dhabi banks in focus
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank reported a second-quarter profit of 733 million dirhams, topping forecasts after the lender took lower provisions
July 25, 2012 1:16
INTERVIEW: US eyes more projects in Gulf
Offshore oil and gas activities have experienced an increase in the Gulf states, causing it to attract some big eyes from the west
July 24, 2012 12:35
Rich Pickings
Regional Head of Research at Standard Chartered Bank, Marios Maratheftis discusses the eurozone, Greece and a common currency for the GCC.
July 16, 2012 4:16
EU urged to press Gulf on human rights next week
Rights activists urged the European Union on Friday to press Gulf Arab allies to improve their human rights record and stop harassment and threats against civil society groups and political campaigners.
June 24, 2012 10:25
TOP ALLIES: On the US-GCC business relationship
Separated by thousands of miles, countries in the Gulf region have been successful in strengthening trade relations with economic powerhouse, the United States, says Mas Meghji
May 22, 2012 2:27
Moving at Variable Speed
Nearly three years after the global banking crisis erupted, the banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries continue to remain…
May 21, 2012 3:43
Taking Stock
Ranvir Nayar takes a closer look at how GCC’s stock markets are behaving
May 17, 2012 3:32
VAT . . . a Good Thing?
The tax-free environment in the GCC is set to change, VAT will help GCC economies experience diversified growth, says Mas Meghji
May 17, 2012 3:18
Gulf Arab interest in Chinese Yuan rises –Standard Chartered
Gulf Arab states are increasingly using the Chinese yuan for trading as China accounts for a growing share of the region's exports, and given volatility in major currencies, a senior executive at Standard Chartered said on Tuesday.
May 17, 2012 11:21
Gulf Food Stocks Dream Jolted by Practical Realities
GCC strategic stockpile idea lives on; Regional rivalries question food sharing ideal
April 5, 2012 1:40
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