Upsides to a downed euro
As the euro flirts with a four-year low against the dollar, analysts discern upsides for Europe and the Mideast.
May 24, 2010 4:54
Middle East looks Far East
China’s energy dependency is predicted to skyrocket over the next two decades; the GCC is ideally placed to reap the benefits.
May 16, 2010 1:46Bahrain and UK to boost trade
Prince Andrew visits Bahrain, where Minister Fakhro stresses the shared views and close political and economic ties between the nations.
May 7, 2010 8:12MOCI to initiate $16bn industrial strategy
Saudi Arabia moves to diversify away from oil, fostering partnerships with major foreign industrial companies.
April 30, 2010 9:27Saudi Arabia-Chicago forum to concentrate on trade
Saudi government and business leaders are attending the first- U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Chicago to promote economic activity between the two countries.
April 29, 2010 8:29
Dubai cracking down on Iran trade
Historic trade between Iran and Dubai could face restrictions due to pressure from the US and Abu Dhabi over sanctions.
April 1, 2010 5:38
The camouflaged trade with Iran
Despite the embargo, 74 companies have done business with both the US government and Iran since 2000, some through Gulf intermediaries.
March 11, 2010 9:45
Iran trade ties not easily broken
Dubai is Tehran’s largest non-oil trading partner, with trade between the two hitting $12 billion last year. But with tougher US sanctions on the cards, could Iran’s “back door to the West” be forced to curtail exports?
February 21, 2010 11:13DP World trade volumes fell 8 percent in 2009
The company said that despite the fall in volumes, the 2009 results would be in line with expectations.
January 25, 2010 3:51UAE is Gulf’s top logistics hub
World Bank ranks the Emirates 24th worldwide and top in the GCC for its transport infrastructure
January 16, 2010 6:09Straw admits trade deal influenced Lockerbie bomber release
UK Justice Secretary Jack Straw admitted that trade and oil influenced the nation’s decision to release the...
September 6, 2009 12:01
The dollar is still king
Analysts at the Country Risk Conference say the US dollar’s status as the premiere reserve currency is unlikely to change
May 12, 2009 10:57
Passport to purchase, Part II
Even as the financial crisis takes its toll, it looks like the Gulf states maybe looking to reclaim their place at the center of world trade, Part II.
January 26, 2009 8:49
Passport to purchase, Part I
Even as the financial crisis takes its toll, it looks like the Gulf states maybe looking to reclaim their place at the center of world trade, Part I.
January 25, 2009 10:25
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
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