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Posted: 25-02-2008
INTERNATIONAL. In its latest monthly Global Focus, Standard Chartered predicts there will be no sharp upturn in the current US recession and it will have a global impact. The rest of world may be better insulated, but not decoupled, and as risk aversion mounts, countries with current account deficits will see their currencies under pressure.The big story that is set to continue to unfold over coming months, and indeed years, is how the balance of global economic and financial power is shifting, from West to East. But three issues currently stand out. First, how severe will be th
Posted: May 23, 2013
UAE. "There is a substantial amount of debt that is coming due in the next few years, and it will be important to manage pro-actively that process. Information and communication with potential market participants will be a key part of this."
Posted: May 23, 2013
UAE. While new orders continued to rise sharply, the rate of increase eased to the slowest in a year. Meanwhile, employment levels rose at the fastest pace in two years.
Posted: May 22, 2013
iNTERNATIONAL. Control over Homs will enable al Assad to rapidly move forces from the north to the south to meet emerging rebel threats. It will also provide a key avenue of retreat to the Alawite coast in the event that he needs to flee Damascus.
Posted: May 22, 2013
UAE. MENA accounts for 6% of global smartphone shipments but less than 0.1% of mobile advertising; Regional companies are behind global trends allocating only 6%-7% of advertising on digital; Only 2%-3% of digital budget is allocated to mobile and tablet advertising.
Posted: May 21, 2013
UAE. IMF Regional Economic Outlook Update looks at the implications of the economic roads ahead for the Middle East, North Africa. Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region against the backdrop of complex political, social, and economic transitions.
Posted: May 21, 2013
UAE. "Growth may be anemic, but it's not at stall speed, nor likely to be. Bonds are the assets which are trading expensively, and stocks - even after their rally - look much cheaper.
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Posted: May 21, 2013
UAE. Low number of IPOs in GCC due to stricter regulatory measures, lack of liquidity and regional unrest in some MENA countries, according to experts from Deloitte Middle East.
Posted: May 20, 2013
UAE. 20% of Sovereign Wealth Fund new assets allocated to private equity; Property and infrastructure are not the big SWF "alternative investment" story, according to 2013 Invesco Middle East Asset Management Study.
Posted: May 20, 2013
UAE. Private equity showed clear signs of strength in North America and Brazil, South America's largest market, in 2012. Buyout deal value in North America was up 23% in 2012, while deal activity in Europe and Asia-Pacific fell, according to Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report.
Posted: May 17, 2013
UAE. For those businesses yet to participate in the Middle East healthcare sector expansion, there is still time; investment in the field will be sustained, if only because of investment by the Saudi government.
Posted: May 17, 2013
UAE. Saudi Arabia's SABIC clinched the number one spot with net profits of US$6.6 billion and US$90.2 billion in total assets; Qatari companies top the banking, industrials, insurance, transport and retail sectors; The real estate sector is back on track.
Posted: May 16, 2013
UAE. The consequences of not being classified means that a company may not be able to hold a commercial license issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
Posted: May 16, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Emerging markets have become the engines of global growth as their global influence increases, leaving developed markets in their shade, according to HSBC Global Asset Management.
Posted: May 15, 2013
EGYPT. Two years into the polarizing transition from the rule of deposed President Hosni Mubarak, political movements in Egypt have shown a growing willingness to confront opponents with force or take the law into their own hands.
Posted: May 15, 2013
UAE. 23% anticipate quick/aggressive growth over next five years; Middle East are less fazed by the economic situation; Attracting the right skills and talent are the key challenges; Planning for succession still a threat.
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date:Posted: May 24, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. A currency war is different from any other kind of conventional war in that the object is to kill oneself. The nation that succeeds in inflicting the most damage on its own citizens wins the war. The only real way to win is not to play.
date:Posted: May 23, 2013
UAE. Stock market indices racing ahead but GDP figures do not support the euphoria and commodity outflows fuel the rally; Is there too much liquidity in the banking system?
date:Posted: May 23, 2013
UAE. While new orders continued to rise sharply, the rate of increase eased to the slowest in a year. Meanwhile, employment levels rose at the fastest pace in two years.
UAE. "There is a substantial amount of debt that is coming due in the next few years, and it will be important to manage pro-actively that process. Information and communication with potential market participants will be a key part of this."
INTERNATIONAL. Nothing new is coming online anytime soon and movement on developing renewable energy resources has been sadly inadequate. The idea that shale reservoirs will lead the US to energy independence will soon enough be recognized as unrealistic hype.
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