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Tuesday, December 1 - 2009

Gulf Banks show limited exposure to U.S. subprime market, S&P says

The exposure of Gulf banks to U.S. subprime mortgage-related instruments is generally limited,... Read full article »
Middle East: Saturday, August 25 - 2007 at 09:45

S&P launches Shariah-Compliant Global Property and Pan Arab Indices

Standard & Poor's, the world's leading index provider, announced today the launch of three new... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 14 - 2007 at 14:28

S&P launches first investable index for frontier equity markets

Standard & Poor's, the world's leading index provider, announced today the launch of the S&P/IFCG... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, August 08 - 2007 at 14:37

S&P: Development of financial centres and legislation lay foundations for Middle Eastern securitization

The introduction of new legal frameworks in several countries and the development of financial... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 07 - 2007 at 12:50

Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank B.S.C. assigned 'A-/A-2' ratings; Outlook developing

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it assigned its 'A-' long-term and 'A-2' short-term... Read full article »
Bahrain: Saturday, August 04 - 2007 at 11:13

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) USD1 billion CP Program Rated 'AA-/A-1+'

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its 'AA-' long-term and 'A-1+' short-... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, August 04 - 2007 at 09:35

Al Buhaira National Insurance Co. (PSC) rated 'BBB'; outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its 'BBB' long-term counterparty credit... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, July 30 - 2007 at 14:44

S&P launches credit risk training offering for Gulf investors

Standard and Poor's, the leading provider of financial market intelligence to customers in the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, July 30 - 2007 at 13:20

Emirate of Abu Dhabi's five-year USD1 billion bond rated 'AA'

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it assigned its 'AA' senior unsecured debt rating to the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, July 28 - 2007 at 09:36

SABIC Innovative Plastics rated 'BB' on strong business profile, parent aupport; outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its 'BB' long-term corporate credit... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, July 24 - 2007 at 14:50

Saudi Basic Industries Corp. 'A+/A-1' ratings remain unchanged on upgrade of Saudi Arabia

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that the upgrade of the foreign and local currency... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, July 17 - 2007 at 12:21

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia upgraded to 'AA-/A-1+' on strong financial position, outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it raised its foreign and local currency long-... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, July 16 - 2007 at 16:33

Oman Insurance Co. (PSC) L-T rating raised to 'A-'; off watch positive; outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it raised its long-term counterparty credit and... Read full article »
Oman: Saturday, July 14 - 2007 at 09:57

Arab Republic of Egypt 's upcoming EGP Bond rated 'BB+'

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it assigned its 'BB+' long-term senior unsecured... Read full article »
Egypt: Thursday, July 12 - 2007 at 10:24

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. upgraded to 'AA-' on sovereign rating assignment; outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it raised its long-term corporate credit and senior... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 05 - 2007 at 15:10