United Arab Emirates

  • Feb 8, 2017
  • 7 min read

Bankruptcy law challenges the United Arab Emirates

New insolvency legislation that could help small businesses has come into effect

United Arab Emirates
  • Jan 30, 2017
  • 2 min read

Gulf states’ reconciliation with Iran will stall

A rare visit by the Kuwaiti foreign minister has angered conservatives

Iran
  • Jan 23, 2017
  • 7 min read

Some Gulf banks may need to consolidate

Liquidity constraints and a risk of hidden bad debt are putting pressure on financial institutions

Gulf states
  • Jan 19, 2017
  • 7 min read

Gulf states' health reforms will hit unskilled workers

Rising health costs and lower oil revenues are forcing a move away from the public-sector model

Gulf states
  • Jan 19, 2017
  • 2 min read

The United Arab Emirates will manage terror risk

Courts found three men guilty of plotting to attack tourists

United Arab Emirates
  • Dec 22, 2016
  • 2 min read

Dubai will boost infrastructure spending

The ruler of Dubai has approved the 2017 budget, with a small deficit

United Arab Emirates
  • Dec 20, 2016
  • 2 min read

Jebel Ali will prevail in Gulf shipping rivalry

Major port projects move ahead in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and the UAE

Gulf states
  • Dec 15, 2016
  • 7 min read

The United Arab Emirates will monitor internet closely

High levels of social media penetration and limited privacy concerns offer opportunities to advertisers and government

United Arab Emirates