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Posted: 24-11-2008
UAE. In a speech today at the DIFC Forum being held during DIFC Week, HE Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of the Advisory Council of the government of Dubai and Chairman of Emaar Properties, said Dubai is at a critical moment in its history. Welcoming distinguised guests from around the world to the Dubai International Financial Centre, Alabbar said: "It has been said that in a rising market, everyone is a financial genius. At this moment in history, I have to say, I am not sure how many of us feel like geniuses. Today, I am here to talk of Dubai and our shared and p
Posted: November 20, 2009
UAE. Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum tightened the control of the emirate's largest holding company, the Investment Corporation of Dubai.
Posted: November 20, 2009
INTERNATIONAL. Major world powers are to meet in Brussels on Friday to discuss Iran's rejection of a nuclear fuel deal, a top EU official said, after US President Barack Obama warned of "consequences" for Tehran.
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
INTERNATIONAL. According to the latest retail research report from CB Richard Ellis, the UAE is seen as the point of entry for most retailers and brands looking to expand in the Gulf region.
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.
Posted: November 18, 2009
UAE. Dubai home prices may drop by another 30% and take at least a decade to recover as more properties become available to a shrinking population.
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
UAE. The onsite order book at Dubai Airshow 2009 has risen to US$10.5 billion after the UAE Armed Forces signed aircraft orders with Sweden's Saab and Switzerland's Pilatus.
Posted: November 17, 2009
UAE. International Petroleum Investment Co is in talks to buy Bayer's MaterialScience division, chemicals trade publication ICIS reported.
Posted: November 17, 2009
KUWAIT. Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad al-Sabah told parliament the proposed Gulf single currency may not necessarily be pegged to another currency.
Posted: November 17, 2009
UAE. Eurofighter CEO sees Middle East demand between 50-100 aircraft out of a total 300 global export contracts.
Posted: November 17, 2009
INTERNATIONAL. Daimler and Abu Dhabi fund Aabar Investments are paying about US$183 million to buy Brawn Grand Prix, whose driver Jenson Button won this year's Formula One championship.
Posted: November 16, 2009
QATAR. Qatar plans to sell bonds denominated in US dollars due in 2015, 2020 and 2040.
Posted: November 16, 2009
UAE. Boeing said on Monday that Middle East carriers would need 1,710 new jets over the next 20 years, valued at about US$300 billion.
Posted: November 16, 2009
UAE. Boeing and investment firm Mubadala signed an aerospace pact on Monday that will help Abu Dhabi launch its fledgling aerospace industry.

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.