Report: UAE to withstand liquidity squeeze, growth likely to slow
In an environment where soaring oil prices have led to the massive accumulation of surplus cash... Read full article »
Etisalat ratings unaffected by announced India venture
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that its ratings and outlook on Emirates... Read full article »
Kuwait-based Wethaq Takaful Insurance Co. K.S.C. rated 'BBB-'; outlook stable
Standard & Poor's Rating Services assigned its 'BBB-' long-term counterparty credit and financial... Read full article »
Ajman Sewerage underlying bank loan rating on watch neg on low collections and works delays
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has placed its 'BBB' underlying rating on the senior bank loan... Read full article »
Mubadala Development assigned 'AA/A-1+' long- and short-term ratings; Outlook stable
Standard & Poor's Rating Services said today that it assigned its 'AA' long-term and 'A-1+'... Read full article »
Increased innovation will drive securitization in the Gulf, Middle East, and North Africa
There is growing interest in the securitization of residential and consumer receivables backed by... Read full article »
Kuwaiti banks remain healthy despite increased competition, S&P says
Controlling asset quality, maintaining good capitalization, and refining risk management are the... Read full article »
Sukuk issuance expected to exceed $20bn in 2008, says S&P
After a slow start in 2008, the sukuk market is picking up again, said Standard & Poor's Ratings... Read full article »
S&P: Oman insurance market remains strong after 2007 losses
In its latest report on the insurance market in the Sultanate of Oman, Standard & Poor's Ratings... Read full article »
S&P: Debt recovery and insolvency laws remain untested in UAE
Laws and regulations relating to creditors' rights in the event of a debtor insolvency remain... Read full article »
Global Investment House assigned 'BBB/A-3' ratings; outlook stable
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it assigned its 'BBB/A-3' long- and short-term... Read full article »
Banking Industry Country Risk Assessments on Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain raised
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it raised its Banking Industry Country Risk... Read full article »
Republic of Lebanon FC/LC ratings raised to 'B-' as political tensions ease; outlook stable
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it had raised its long-term sovereign credit ratings on... Read full article »
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Co. P.S.C. 'A-' rating assigned; outlook stable
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'A-' insurer financial... Read full article »
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC senior unsecured notes rated 'AA-'
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its 'AA-' long-term debt rating to two... Read full article »
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