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Wednesday, December 2 - 2009

Abu Dhabi and Omani insurance markets offer significant development potential, says S&P

The Abu Dhabi and Omani insurance markets offer significant development potential, according to... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 22 - 2007 at 16:12

Golden Belt 1 B.S.C. proposed Sukuk assigned preliminary 'BBB+' Sr unsecured debt rating

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its preliminary 'BBB+' senior unsecured... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 18 - 2007 at 14:13

New FAQ report answers questions concerning credit analysis of LNG shipping projects

A new report released by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services answers the most commonly asked... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 17 - 2007 at 13:21

Standard & Poor's launches investable indices for the Gulf states

In response to rapidly growing investment flows from international investors into the Gulf equity... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 12 - 2007 at 15:41

Standard & Poor's to host issuers and investors in Dubai to support the development of Gulf capital markets

Underscoring its commitment to the development of deep and efficient capital markets across the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 12 - 2007 at 15:09

Asset quality and profitability of some Gulf banks likely to weaken, S&P report says

Banks in the Gulf are coming out of the stock market correction in their local markets in good... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 11 - 2007 at 15:57

Saad Trading, Contracting and Financial Services Co. rated 'BBB+/A-2'; outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its 'BBB+' long-term and 'A-2' short-... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, April 02 - 2007 at 14:46

Qatari LNG Project Companies RasGas II And RasGas 3 'A' debt ratings affirmed; outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it affirmed its 'A' long-term debt ratings on the... Read full article »
Qatar: Thursday, March 29 - 2007 at 14:41

Islamic finance industry to benefit from London's evolution into major marketplace through U.K. budget measures

The global Islamic financial industry stands to benefit from the U.K.'s development as a more... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 22 - 2007 at 11:04

Bahrain-based Albaraka Banking Group 'BBB-/A-3' ratings assigned; outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'BBB-/A-3' long- and short-... Read full article »
Bahrain: Thursday, March 22 - 2007 at 08:47

Qatar-based fertilizer producer QAFCO assigned 'A+' Rating; outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its 'A+' long-term corporate credit... Read full article »
Qatar: Thursday, March 15 - 2007 at 16:39

Bahrain-based Arab Banking Corp. subordinated FRN due 2017 Rated 'BBB'

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'BBB' long-term debt rating to step-up... Read full article »
Bahrain: Saturday, March 10 - 2007 at 16:08

Emirates Bank International, National Bank of Dubai outlook to positive on merger announcement

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it revised its outlook on Dubai-based banks Emirates Bank... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 08 - 2007 at 08:17

State of Qatar upgraded to 'AA-/A-1+' on reforms and strong financials; outlook stable

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it raised its long-term foreign and local currency... Read full article »
Qatar: Wednesday, March 07 - 2007 at 09:13

Gold Sukuk dmcc USD200 mil. notes due 2010 affirmed at 'A' on robust support from Obligor

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it affirmed its 'A' senior unsecured debt rating on the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 07 - 2007 at 08:38