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GULF STATES: Islamic finance expands rapidly
The high-value Islamic securities issues announced in May by Investment Dar of Kuwait for 1.5...
Gulf StatesINTERNATIONAL: Dollar likely to remain resilient
The greenback has fallen recently against other major currencies and on a broad, trade-weighted...
InternationalGULF STATES:Infrastructure grows at unprecedented rate
Thanks to escalating oil prices, GCC governments have unprecedented fiscal discretion, and due to...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Iran threat exposes GCC defence rifts
Iran has this week conducted extensive military exercises in the Gulf. The international...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Bourse interventions postpone revaluation
The Saudi stock market has rebounded this week after the announcement of measures to stem the...
Gulf StatesSAUDI ARABIA: Stocks move to boost demand
Riyadh said today it will allow some 6 million foreign residents to invest directly in its stock...
Saudi ArabiaGULF STATES: Stocks volatility brings losses
The Saudi market was up by 3.7% when it closed for the weekend at 17,924 points yesterday --...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES/MIDDLE EAST: Regional investment grows
Gulf investments are becoming a key driver of growth in the Mashreq countries (Egypt, Syria,...
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