Saudi villa prices rise 20 pct in H1 2011 -report
Saudi Arabia is rolling out a $400 billion spending plan to combat massive housing problem caused by population growth.
May 9, 2011 2:15Global Islamic insurance seen growing 31 pct in 2011
UAE-based insurance firm said regional turmoil has resulted in more claims as well as raised awareness of Islamic insurance.
April 11, 2011 9:47Saudi fund extends $25.5 million loan for Bosnia road
Saudi Fund for Development extended a 35 million Bosnian marka ($25.5 million) loan for a ring road project in Zenica, central Bosnian, on Friday.
April 9, 2011 9:11Saudi investment firm Khalijia to retrench
To close brokerage, asset management unit - document; Shareholders failed to commit extra capital - sources * To meet with Saudi regulator Tuesday - sources; Lists Kuwaiti Gulf Bank and NIC among shareholders
April 5, 2011 2:12
Oil finds $100 floor on Saudi politics, output cost
Saudi set $75 a barrel "fair price" when economy weak while Bullish Goldman sees marginal output cost as $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, Former Saudi oil minister says oil prices could leap to $200-$300 a barrel if Saudi Arabia is hit by serious political unrest.
April 5, 2011 12:18Saudi consumer cos to gain from welfare spend: AlembicHC
Upgrades Herfy to overweight from neutral; Says Jarir remains top pick in Saudi consumer coverage
April 4, 2011 5:01Qatar, Saudi left standing in Syria telco licence bid
Qatar Telecom makes bid for Syria licence; Move follows offer from Saudi Telecom for licence; France Telecom, Etisalat, Turkcell withdrawn; Trio cite onerous conditions of bid
April 4, 2011 4:48
Prospects bright for industry in Middle East
While protestors are raging in several Middle Eastern capitals demanding political and economic reforms, regime changes and an end to corruption, there’s been speculation on the impact on Islamic finance.
March 31, 2011 4:51Middle East, Central Asia and Africa to pass $250b mark in transactions by 2012
E-downloads perfect for prepaid; Region has many unbanked women and youth; Government payroll identified as a key growth area; TNS exclusive research predicts 50% of UAE consumers are ready for prepaid
March 30, 2011 4:18Saudi prints 1.5 million copies of anti-demo edict
Additional printing on top of 500,000 already ordered; Fatwa calls for unity, cohesion
March 29, 2011 3:51
Field of dreams
A forecast of six real estate trends in Saudi Arabia for 2011 reminds Kipp of a Kevin Costner where unknown forces urged him to build a baseball field that will attract other-worldly players.
March 28, 2011 4:38Gulf monetary union will take time -KSA central bank governor
The Kingdom's central bank governor hopes that UAE re-join "when the time is right for them."
March 26, 2011 4:22
Middle East unrest to delay regional deals: StanChart
Expect regional deal activity to be flat compared to last year; restructuring-related M&A deals to take more time; lender focusing on fragmented industries for deals
March 21, 2011 6:07
Prospects bright for industry in Middle East
While protestors are raging in several Middle Eastern capitals demanding political and economic reforms, regime changes and an end to corruption, there’s been speculation on the impact on Islamic finance.
March 21, 2011 2:11
Irreconcilable differences?
There isn’t much point to, well, pointing fingers, if it’s not breaking any barriers or glass ceilings, says Precious de Leon
March 20, 2011 5:01
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26