IMF warns Dubai on debt risks
Dubai government companies raised their debt over the past year to an estimated US$93 billion, said the IMF, as it…
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UAE rich might not get any richer — study
It’s not only the average-income consumers who have to grapple with inflation. Those with deeper pockets now have to…
An Alternative way to Privatise?
I don't think I made a friend this week when I had a little disagreement on air with the author…
Thomson Reuters Releases Tunisia 2013 Islamic Finance Report
Thomson Reuters have released an Islamic Finance country report on Tunisia in collaboration with the Islamic Research and Training…
MENA May Funds Inflows Pouring at Record Levels
With May 2013 experiencing inflows of USD 655 million, the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region registered the highest inflows…
Takaful industry 'will face big challenges'
The takaful insurance industry faces a number of major challenges as it grows both in the region and across…
Outlook for the global financial markets in the second half of 2013 – Julius Baer
Continued weakness in global economic growth and the unabated flood of money being made available by central banks will remain…
UAE growth to pick up steam: IMF
The non-oil economic growth in the UAE is expected to strengthen further in 2013 on the back of a…
Gold looks like the ultimate high risk, low reward investment", says Argonaut
Gold and silver are now 26% and 55% off their respective 2011 highs of $1,897/oz and $48/oz. “The most…
Signs of M&A revival in Middle East as activity picks up
After several sluggish years, mergers and acquisitions activity within the Middle East is showing signs of revival, giving hope to…
Middle East investors eye PE, alternatives: Natixis
Large institutional investors in the Middle East are increasingly switching towards alternative investments such as private equity and hedge…
Gulf Craft eyes Indonesian yacht market as country rides wave of wealth
Gulf Craft, a global manufacturer of luxury yachts and fiberglass boats, is continuing its strong push into the South…