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Even as the global economic climate heats up, Dubai is attracting financial traders from the world over. Kipp speaks to Jamie Lear, CEO, Dubai's Professional Trading Group DMCC, for some insights into the high octane world of financial trading.
July 25, 2012 10:24
Dubai 2014 sukuk yield plunges 235 bps since February; Fundamental factors support a rally; But some think euphoria has gone too far; Liquidity temporarily boosted by maturities; Approach of Ramadan may be spurring purchases
July 18, 2012 5:24
National Bank of Kuwait moved a step closer to a takeover of Kuwait's Boubyan Bank on Wednesday, but a disputed stake held by another bank remains an obstacle to the $2.1 billion deal.
June 20, 2012 5:43
An Abu Dhabi-based edible oils firm said on Tuesday its Iranian client had stopped making orders due to liquidity issues, highlighting the slowdown in trade as Western sanctions squeeze financing for Iranian companies.
April 25, 2012 10:21
Kuwait's bourse will launch a new trading system on May 13, backed by The Nasdaq OMX Group Inc , to help trading of financial instruments such as derivatives and Islamic bonds, it said on Tuesday.
April 10, 2012 3:05
Former US Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker, says regulators should not back down in imposing the curbs and that additional reforms to markets are necessary.
February 29, 2012 4:19Tamweel has declined to comment but Al Ittihad newspaper reports Islamic mortgage lender is ready to start trading again.
April 19, 2011 3:16Kuwait not boosting output in April; Brent trading close to $120 a barrel; Oil prices would fall if regional conflict short-lived
April 4, 2011 4:56Friday afternoon saw oil prices dip below $70 per barrel as Europe's financial crisis continued to plague the markets.
May 22, 2010 3:34Trading on Tamweel’s shares was suspended in 2008 after it was announced that the firm would merge with its rival Amlak.
February 21, 2010 11:23The overall performance of the Dubai Financial Market increased…
January 3, 2010 4:18
The Dubai Financial Market is preparing to hold its annual stock market competition for students, where the winner can pocket AED15,000. That’s a lot to play with.
February 23, 2009 11:45
Who doesn’t love free stuff? A US-based firm is offering free stock trading for investors, an idea which can easily be adopted in the region.
August 28, 2008 9:30
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
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
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
