Gulf states
GULF STATES: Three states respond to financial crisis
Qatar today launched a 5.3 billion dollar plan to purchase up to 20% of shares in banks listed on...
Gulf StatesMIDDLE EAST: Financial crisis impact worsens
Arab markets tumbled badly today after heavy losses yesterday.
GULF STATES: Diversification moves into service export
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states' diversification into international service markets....
Gulf StatesUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Corruption remains under control
A number of executives in United Arab Emirates real estate and financial firms are currently...
GULF STATES: Central banks mull liquidity injections
The Kuwaiti central bank is ready to pump liquidity into the banking system if necessary,...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Investment in wider Middle East to deepen
During the current regional economic boom -- in contrast to the 1970s boom -- growth in...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Airlines boom masks key differences
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad aims to achieve a target of 6 million passengers by end-year. Passenger...
Gulf StatesSAUDI ARABIA: Stock market opens to foreign investors
The Saudi Capital Markets Authority yesterday announced the liberalisation of investment rules...
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