Oil price shock could re-rank emerging markets
Investors focus on oil, geopolitics as protests shift; Russia, Kazakhstan, Venezuela seen gaining; Turkey, Chile, Israel look vulnerable.
March 8, 2011 2:21
When gold’s war premium goes, can it win the peace?
Middle East offers a boost for now; Gold to profit until central banks raise rates.
March 3, 2011 3:14Mideast revolts inject life in moribund Arab League
Meeting breaks mould of stale Arab League gatherings.
March 3, 2011 10:37Oman police fire rubber bullets at protesters, two dead
At least two dead in clashes, eight others reported hurt; At least 1,000 protesters gather in central Sohar; Road blocks set up between capital and Sohar.
February 27, 2011 3:16IATA:airlines challenged by oil rise on Mideast unrest
Oil prices have surged due to worries about turmoil in the Middle East.
February 23, 2011 10:22Egypt, Dubai credit default swaps rise on Mideast unrest
Five-year credit default swaps (CDS) for Egypt traded at 375 bps.
February 22, 2011 12:16
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
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
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