Gulf states
GULF 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...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Abu Dhabi SWFs flex muscles
The combined assets of Abu Dhabi's various investment entities represent the largest...
MIDDLE EAST: Arab economies to grow despite setbacks
In contrast to the severity of the downturn in other parts of the world, the Arab world appears...
Middle EastUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Dubai model shows vulnerability
An HSBC report released yesterday revealed that Dubai property prices had fallen for the first...
