03/16/2020
Brent crude is now threatening to dip below $30/b and test levels last seen back in 2004. Some industry veterans even fear prices could plummet further to historic lows
03/16/2020
Saudi health ministry spokesman Mohammed Abdelali on Saturday urged the population of 30 million to avoid gathering in public places, minimize movements and stay at home as much as possible.
03/16/2020
He said one of the medications, given to some of the first people to test positive for COVID-19 in Australia, had already resulted in ‘disappearance of the virus’ and complete recovery from the infection.
03/13/2020
Carla Benest (Partner, Jersey) and Rachel Guthrie (Senior Associate, Guernsey)
03/13/2020
It was not clear how long the ban on commercial flights in and out of Kuwait would last.
03/13/2020
We respond to emails, reply to texts and take calls at any time to be at the top of our game, even outside of work hours.
03/13/2020
This blog is part of a special series on the response to the coronavirus.
03/12/2020
52% percent expect next career move within the same company
03/12/2020
Authorities also announce a public holiday in the country from March 12-26 in bid to prevent spread of coronavirus
03/12/2020
A combination of virus attack and oil price shock pushes economy to the edge
03/12/2020
Global IPO activity saw 353 IPOs raising US$84.5b in Q4 2019
03/11/2020
A number of emerging market sovereigns were downgraded following the 2014 to 2016 oil price collapse and many oil exporters "are still struggling to adjust to that shock
03/11/2020
Fitch Ratings on Monday downgraded Lebanon’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating to ‘C’ from ‘CC’
03/11/2020
Country faces extreme financial and economic pressures, says Moody’s
03/11/2020
The DIFC contributed to the creation of 2,034 new jobs, increasing the combined workforce to more than 25,600 professionals, up 9% vs 2018, representing more than 140 nationalities.
03/11/2020
CBK sets up KD 10m fund to support govt over coronavirus
03/11/2020
Moody's Investor Services expects 'broad-based shock' to the UAE's economy
03/10/2020
Egypt has so far recorded 55 cases of the coronavirus with one reported death, a German male aged 60 who died on Sunday
03/10/2020
Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.
03/09/2020
A face mask likely won't ward off coronavirus and flu germs—but hand sanitizer might.