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Posted: 24-02-2009
QATAR. The relatively buoyant gas export receipts will continue to represent strength for the Qatari economy and offset potential weaknesses to a certain extent in other sectors of the economy including banking, Moody’s Investors Service has said in a report.While government expenditure will continue to create business opportunities for the large Qatari banks, particularly in the hydrocarbon sector, Moody’s believes that a ‘prolonged period of global recession’ could result in revisions to the budgets of government investments, particularly for projects aiming to diversify loca
Posted: November 19, 2009
GCC. Despite the enormous wealth at its disposal, the Gulf has proved more vulnerable to global recession than many other emerging markets, according to HSBC Global Research.
Posted: November 19, 2009
UAE. The scheme includes the infrastructure to support freight and high-speed rail passenger traffic.
Posted: November 19, 2009
QATAR. Barwa Real Estate Company and Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company have announced their implementation of green building principles by adopting the QSAS to implement green buildings principles in all of their future projects.
Posted: November 18, 2009
QATAR. The proceeds of the bonds will help the State of Qatar's general financing, and will be used in areas such as contingency funding for entities that the state owns or controls, and infrastructure investments funding in and outside the hydrocarbon sector.
Posted: November 18, 2009
QATAR. Emaar Middle East is highlighting its Saudi Arabian projects at a Qatar roadshow being held on 19 November 2009, Seasons Hotel in Doha.
Posted: November 18, 2009
QATAR. His presentation highlighted the prevalence of cousin marriage around the world and the need to encourage understanding of the practice as well as related health concerns.
Posted: November 17, 2009
QATAR. Dubbed as a new commercial city district of Doha's West Bay, the project comprises a state-of-the-art conference centre, a tower, a luxury hotel, malls and public plazas.
Posted: November 17, 2009
QATAR. The agenda for WISE, an initiative of the Qatar Foundation, puts forth a comprehensive program designed to generate international dialogue and debate during the three day summit.
Posted: November 17, 2009
UAE. A brand new Boeing 777-200 long range aircraft flown in from the manufacturer's base in Seattle, is on static display during the five-day event, which kicked off Sunday.
Posted: November 17, 2009
QATAR. The Gulf state of Qatar Saturday night hosted the classic encounter in world football between England and Brazil, with the international match in preparation for next summer's World Cup in South Africa.
Posted: November 16, 2009
QATAR. Qtel has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Jarir Bookstore, which will see a wide variety of communication services offered at locations across Qatar.
Posted: November 16, 2009
QATAR. Qatar plans to sell bonds denominated in US dollars due in 2015, 2020 and 2040.
Posted: November 16, 2009
In support of Qatar's mission to create a hub for technology development, education and research in the region, this initiative will provide a focal point for activities to develop intellectual capital.
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 15, 2009
INTERNATIONAL. The recovery in oil prices is set to accelerate Gulf Arab economic growth to as much as 6.2% in 2010 compared to a projected contraction of 0.9% in 2009, EFG Hermes said.

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.