Russia and the GCC crisis
The current GCC crisis has purely regional dimensions that lie in the very nature of the relations between Riyadh and…
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High dependence on external funding amplifies risks
While Qatar has recently been successful in raising funds from abroad, the sharp increase in debt makes it vulnerable to…
Qatar finance minister: If we lose a dollar, they will lose a dollar
Doha won't be the sole loser in an ongoing spat between the oil-rich monarchy and seven Middle Eastern governments, warned…
Investigating fraud in the UAE
Global law firm Baker McKenzie recently hosted seminars for senior executives in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah on…
Realty market uncertainty post UK election: Should ME investors worry?
Even as Conservative leader Theresa May is making efforts to form a government after her party lost its majority in…
Qatar central bank chief says no disruption to domestic, foreign transactions
Qatar's banking sector is functioning normally and there are no disruptions to domestic or international transactions, central bank governor Sheikh…
These Are the Corporate Winners and Losers of the Qatar Standoff
With Qatar increasingly isolated from its Gulf neighbors in an escalating geopolitical crisis, the economic and financial implications are starting…
Bank Limited to advance its retail analytics programme
With this comprehensive programme in place, HBL will be one step ahead of the industry by utilising advanced applications and…
Qatar banks can survive Gulf, foreign funds withdrawal, S&P says
Qatari banks are strong enough to survive the pullout of all Gulf money and then some, according to S&P Global…
Buyers lining up for Dubai’s ready properties
Even ready properties in Dubai are getting right into the thick of sales action going by the numbers notched up…
UAE Research Programme meets top US researchers, policy-makers
The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science has hosted a series of high level meetings with leading researchers and…
United States calls for resolving rift between Qatar, Gulf nations
SAUDIA ARABIA and other autocratic Sunni states have been at odds for years with the energy-rich emirate of Qatar, which…