Gulf states
GULF STATES: Saudis renew search for food security
On April 14, Riyadh announced the launch of a 800 million dollar state company to support Saudi...
Gulf StatesINTERNATIONAL: SWFs focus on domestic concerns
Sovereign wealth funds are meeting today in Kuwait to discuss governance and accountability....
InternationalGULF STATES/SOUTH ASIA: Remittance falls hurt region
Remittances to developing nations could fall by a greater-than-expected 8% this year as the...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Economies equipped to ride out crisis
The Gulf monarchies are in some ways well-equipped to ride out the global recession. As many...
Gulf StatesMIDDLE EAST: Insurance holds long-term potential
There has been a rapid increase in insurance market activity in some countries; however, the...
Middle EastISRAEL/IRAN: Strike depends on windows of opportunity
President-elect Barack Obama apparently intends to enter direct and open bilateral talks with...
IsraelLEBANON: Growth forecast driven by Gulf expectations
The Finance Ministry today projected 3% GDP growth in 2009, down from IMF projections of around...
LebanonINTERNATIONAL: Credit crunch affects Islamic finance
The recent postponement of the issuance of the first sterling sovereign sukuk (sharia-compliant...
