Dec 21, 2011

Dubai’s new-found optimism anchored by debt

The $100m QE2 remains a visible symbol of emirate’s financial woes

From MIDDLE EASTERN ECONOMY Dec 21, 2011

Cairo’s depleted bank coffers weigh on stocks

Dwindling foreign exchange reserves fuel talk of a devaluation or IMF loan

Dec 21, 2011

Egypt’s stifled SMEs gear up for listing

Delta Financial Services says overlooked sector can help drive growth

From COMPANIES Dec 19, 2011

Saudi prince buys $300m stake in Twitter

Surprise investment in Arab protesters’ tool

From COMPANIES Dec 14, 2011

Coke invests $980m in Saudi drinks company

Buy-out group Carlyle also taps growing consumer spending in region

Dec 7, 2011

Egyptian activist shapes a media enterprise

Print and broadcasting group planned

Dec 4, 2011

Syria sees allies as lifeline against sanctions

Iraq, Lebanon and Iran are likely to help

Roula Khalaf Nov 29, 2011

Syrian regime reaches point of no return

Arab neighbours signal Assad’s time is up

Nov 27, 2011

Arab League imposes sanctions on Syria

Measures set to hit trade and ability to process payments

From MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Nov 25, 2011

Saudis invest $6bn to train professional elite

Foreign study scholarships part of huge public spending programme

From UK Nov 23, 2011

Mission to woo Mideast investors

Effort to raise capital for infrastructure

From MIDDLE EASTERN ECONOMY Nov 21, 2011

Gulf bond issuers pressed on transparency

Concept of investor relations is little understood in embryonic market

From IRAN Nov 10, 2011

Iran currency market feels impact of sanctions

Prospect of curbs on central bank causes jitters

Nov 2, 2011

Dubai joins race to be global legal centre

Companies wooed for litigation work

Nov 2, 2011

The Arab spring challenges that must be met

Economic goals require international aid

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