Finance and Economy
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PPP initiatives could save Qatar up to $30bn
According to a report by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA), Qatar could save up to $30bn, or one-fourth of its national economy, by encouraging more public-private partnerships (PPP) and focusing on key areas where such partnerships...
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Shurooq outlines Sharjah's investment attractions in Turkey and...
H.E. Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) said there are investment opportunities available both in Sharjah and Turkey where the attractive investment climate in terms of legislation and...
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Markets show good gains in January, says Emirates NBD investment chief
We are just starting to feel the temptation to take some profits. The rally in markets has probably discounted all of the recent good news and more. US economic data has been strong but can it continue? The Europeans have told a good story of...
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Flydubai launches service to its 50th destination
Low-cost airline Flydubai has announced that it has started flights to its 50th destination since launching operations in 2009, cementing its reputation as the fastest-growing start-up airline in history.
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Daily Updates
Gulf Petroleum Investment leads Kuwait market rebound
The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) Market Index advanced the second day straight, closing a quarter per cent higher at 5,684 points. Shares of Gulf...
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Press Releases
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HSBC completes the first government guaranteed...
HSBC announced that it has completed the first ever government guaranteed Sukuk in Saudi Arabia...
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Dubai Chamber meeting discusses private sector...
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently convened the first quarterly roundtable...
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New ADIB HQ awarded green building certification
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services institution, announced today...
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Analysis
Markets show good gains in January, says Emirates NBD investment chief
We are just starting to feel the temptation to take some profits. The rally in markets has probably discounted all of the recent good news and more. US economic data has been strong but can it...
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Special Reports
HSBC
Welcome to HSBC Business Thinking. We've researched the market's best practices and rising stars to bring you a range of video and audio interviews featuring key insights from the heads of some of the country's most innovative SMEs, as well as key trends and indicators to shape your growth strategy.
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Abu Dhabi 2030
Abu Dhabi 2030 is the UAE capital's ambitious plan to ensure that the emirate is a modern, thriving place to live and work, as its population grows to over 3 million. This report discusses their key aspects, including transport and urban planning, tourism, air travel, real estate, education and culture.
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Qatar 2022
Qatar has committed to billions of dollars worth of spending on stadia, transport, accommodation and other infrastructure in line with its successful bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. What does the win mean for the country’s economic growth and development plans, and its presence on the global stage?
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Qatar Projects
A round up of the principal interviews from the Qatar Projects 2011 conference, with key speakers from the event, including Qatalum, Qatar Islamic Bank, and Drake and Scull International.
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Abu Dhabi Conference TV
A round up of the principal interviews from the Abu Dhabi conference, with key speakers from the event, including the Health Authority, ADWEA, and the Department for Economic Development.
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