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Posted: 09-03-2008
INTERNATIONAL. A recent electronic mail leaked by Egypt unveils US readiness to launch wide-scale military offensive against Syria if the Assad regime sticks to its policy towards Lebanon, Germany's DPA news agency reported. DPA on Friday quoted reliable sources as saying "the e-mail leaked a few days ago by Egypt to Syria reveals that the US is ready to launch a wide-scale military offensive against Syria if [Damascus] holds onto its current position towards the Lebanese crisis." "This is the main reason behind [the deployment of] the [USS Cole] destroyer off the Lebanese and Syrian co
Posted: November 15, 2009
LEBANON. Lebanon is forecasted to witness around 7% compound annual growth rate in 2009, thereby underlining the market's considerable growth potential after hitting an estimated US$251 million last year.
Posted: November 15, 2009
INTERNATIONAL. The profound demographic and social changes that have transformed the GCC are set to continue over the next decade, raising significant questions related to labour and immigration policies.
Posted: November 8, 2009
INTERNATIONAL. More than half of the region's employers, 52%, are planning to recruit over the next few months, as the region picks up following the global economic downturn, reveals Bayt.com, YouGov Siraj survey.
Posted: November 7, 2009
LEBANON. The Lebanese government has appointed Bank of Beirut SAL to lead the sale of US$500 million in Eurobonds.
Posted: November 4, 2009
UAE. MAF Shopping Malls plans to enter Syria by building two new centers in Damascus, as well as one in Beirut, Lebanon. The company will also announce a new project in Saudi Arabia.
Posted: October 25, 2009
INTERNATIONAL. Beginning from 27 October, the 2009 MBA admissions events will be held in Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and the UAE respectively.
Posted: October 22, 2009
LEBANON. Lebanon as a tourism destination, exemplified by its 2009 arrival figures, is one of the region's greatest success stories commented Nicki Page, Director of the Middle East Tourism Marketing Summit.
Posted: October 11, 2009
UAE. Louis Vuitton has opened three stores in Dubai since 1997, and plans to double the size of its outlet in the Mall of the Emirates, the brand's CEO said at the opening of its first so-called global store in Dubai today.
Posted: October 9, 2009
SYRIA. Saudi Arabia and Syria agreed to promote trade and investment between the two regional powerhouses, as Saudi King Abdullah wrapped up a visit to Syria.
Posted: October 5, 2009
UAE. Host of top stars from Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon thrill music fans during series of concerts held to celebrate 'Eid in Dubai'.
Posted: October 4, 2009
LEBANON. BAU has successfully allocated 90% of its classroom space for the Fall 2009 semester, after implementing UniversiTools scheduling solutions.
Posted: October 4, 2009
INTERNATIONAl. Residents across the Middle East are feeling a marked improvement in economic conditions, according to the latest Bayt.com YouGov survey.
Posted: September 26, 2009
LEBANON. Shares in Lebanese real estate firm Solidere rallied for a second day on Friday, boosted by expectations of progress towards the formation of a new government, traders said.
Posted: September 20, 2009
LEBANON. It consists of a 3-day ride across Lebanon that will take the riders on scenic Lebanese roads from sea straights to winding mountains in a fun-packed event where themed nights, good food, entertainment and other happenings are sure to spice it all up... the Lebanese way.
Posted: September 19, 2009
LEBANON. Foreign capital is flooding into Lebanon at a rate of more than US$1 billion a month, pushing currency reserves to a record and interest rates on treasury bills to an all-time low.

MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT & ANALYSIS

date:Posted: November 19, 2009
INTERNATIONAL. A majority of investors expects the US Federal Reserve to hold off from raising interest rates until the second half of 2010, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for November.
date:Posted: November 19, 2009
INTERNATIONAL. Faber said, considering the size of the stimulus packages and the monetary printing, the US economy hasn't responded well. What have responded well are asset markets but unemployment is horrrible and the typical household is suffering.
date:Posted: November 18, 2009
INTERNATIONAL. The global health industry is worth around US$4.2 trillion. As GCC countries continue to develop world class healthcare systems, they must avoid pitfalls of the developed markets, according to AT Kearney.
UAE. Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum tightened the control of the emirate's largest holding company, the Investment Corporation of Dubai.
INTERNATIONAL. This situation gives rise to increasingly positive prospects for gold and other commodities that may ultimately stand in as the world's reserve currency. And there are some pretty hot speculative prospects - Louis' 'best of the best' - waiting in the wings for the market's next big leg down.