UAE's growth forecast lowered by IMF

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its forecast for the UAE's economic growth in 2010... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 27 - 2010 at 12:07

Iraqi parliament approves budget

The Iraqi parliament has approved a 2010 budget that sets federal spending at ID84.7 trillion... Read full article »
Iraq: Wednesday, January 27 - 2010 at 11:07

Saudi inflation rises to 4.3%

Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rose to 4.3% in December, its highest level since September, the... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, January 27 - 2010 at 11:05

IMF boosts Middle East growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its Middle East's growth forecast this year to... Read full article »
Middle East: Wednesday, January 27 - 2010 at 10:52

Weekly FX roundup: Currency markets face selling pressure

The currency markets came under heavy selling pressure against the USD this week with the ongoing... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, January 26 - 2010 at 17:53

Saudi stocks fall 0.94%

Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index (Tasi) rose 0.94% today to 6,256, with 106 stocks falling... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, January 26 - 2010 at 16:58

ADX ends slightly lower

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange dipped 0.37% today to 2,598. The index was led by the health... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 26 - 2010 at 15:12

DFM falls 3.61%

The Dubai Financial Market fell 3.61% today to close on 1,556, with only four stocks rising, 23... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 26 - 2010 at 14:55

UAE may scrap Emirati workforce quotas

The UAE government may put an end to Emiratisation quotas on private companies and instead offer... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 26 - 2010 at 14:35

Waha Capital posts 442% rise in Q4 profit

Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Waha Capital has reported a 442% surge in its fourth quarter net... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 26 - 2010 at 11:13

Dar sukuk may serve as Gulf benchmark, says Moody's

Moody's Investors Service has said that the planned sukuk by Saudi developer Dar Al Arkan Real... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, January 26 - 2010 at 10:55

Saudi stocks nudge higher

Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index (Tasi) gained 0.22% to close on 6,315, with 60 stocks... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, January 25 - 2010 at 16:51

ADX sees slight gain

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange gained 0.32% today to close on 2,608, with 17 stocks rising,... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 25 - 2010 at 16:30

DFM rises 2.82%

The Dubai Financial Market jumped 2.82% today to 1,614, with just one stock falling, 24 rising,... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 25 - 2010 at 16:17

Dubai World assets top $120bn

Dubai World's property and investment assets exceeded $120bn at the end of 2009 and could cover... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 25 - 2010 at 11:08