Kuwait’s development plan moving on fast-track: NBK
Implementation of Kuwait’s development plan has been moving more rapidly in the last few years. The country’s needs are…
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Is the Federal Reserve Relevant? by Gary Dugan
The Fed appears at the limits of what it can achieve with its current monetary framework If markets want new…
Carillion Middle East suitor plots takeover attempt and prized London listing
At least one Middle Eastern construction firm is eyeing Carillion’s update this Friday ahead of a potential takeover bid for…
Gulf Bank Emphasizes Role of Private Sector in New Kuwait Vision
Gulf Bank successfully concluded its seventh consecutive lead sponsorship of the Euromoney conference which took place on Tuesday, 26 September,…
Oman economy expected to recover next year
Oman’s economy is expected to stage a smart recovery next year, with growth in gross domestic product seen at 4…
Global sovereign wealth funds may invest $185 billion in real estate by 2020, Knight Frank says
Global sovereign wealth funds (SWF) have been boosting real estate holdings over the past decade and may spend US$185 billion…
GCC-India corridor offers huge investment opportunities, says report
A new research report outlines the robust economic cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council and India and analyses the trend…
Egypt back on investment map: IFC
The flotation of the local currency and the cut in fuel subsidies, although difficult decisions, are steps in the right…
Sharjah’s unique business environment increasingly attractive for FDI
The unique business environment that Sharjah and the UAE have been consistently offering foreign investors, and further developments that are…
The Gulf Is Set To Compete In Africa
In the scramble for Africa, key players like the U.S. and China now compete to reap the spoils of the…
Central Bankers all at Sea by Gary Dugan
Central bankers appear to be searching for a new framework for monetary policy whilst thrashing around with their old one…
MENA structural reforms woo foreign investments
Arqaam Capital, the specialist emerging and frontier markets Investment Bank. On Monday inaugurated its fourth MENA Investors Conference in…