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A plunge in Dubai stocks this week underlined the risks behind the Gulf's equity market rallies, although most analysts do not think Dubai's drop marks the start of any extended downtrend.
March 10, 2012 5:10
US stock index futures fell on Monday after data showed Europe's private sector activity declined last month and China cut its growth target, reigniting concerns about the strength of the global economy.
March 6, 2012 10:55
Only 25 percent think their country’s economy is getting better while about the same volume think their personal finance will get worse, according to a recently Consumer Confidence Index.
March 4, 2012 1:11
Growth in business activity in the UAE's non-oil private sector rose slightly in January after slipping to a four-month low in the previous month, a purchasing managers' survey showed on Sunday.
February 5, 2012 12:46
Healthcare leads all industries in year-on-year growth while Saudi Arabia is the strongest gainer and Qatar is the lowest in November.
December 21, 2011 10:19
Liquidity and lack of short-selling were reasons for MSCI's decision to keep the UAE as a frontier market. And MSCI sees little time for the country to implement reforms before next review.
December 18, 2011 3:58
As MSCI's classification review draws nearer, questions around its impact on the UAE's ailing business performance is in the spotlight. Will the UAE see the ranking as worth the change?
December 11, 2011 6:02Saudi Arabia could shortly open its stock exchange to foreign investors, Deutsche Bank's head of MENA equities said, a move which would allow international capital to own shares outright on the Middle East's largest bourse for the first time.
October 23, 2011 2:36
London tops inbound figures and most tourist spend as MasterCard’s Index surveys factors like connectivity and being a destination city and how it affects the rate of economic recovery.
June 6, 2011 5:22
Study says consumer confidence is rising and people are optimistic about the economy, but job prospects stay sombre and the cost of living remains high.
April 14, 2011 3:27
The launch of the first ever halal food indices causes Kipp to ask when will the UAE catch on?
April 13, 2011 3:58
A recent HSBC UAE Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) better output and new orders increase while job creation is recorded as fastest in 15 months. Should we be hoping for some ripple effect?
April 5, 2011 12:03Investors' confidence begins to return as fears over global economy recede and oil prices rise.
June 21, 2010 3:53Global markets selloff hits Gulf stocks as fears over Europe’s debt problems and growing tensions between North and South Korea take their toll.
May 25, 2010 4:01
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
