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Shares go Gold in Dubai
'GOLD' in Dubai gets a new meaning with the future launch of Dubai Gold Shares. Phil Blizzard reports on the initiative between the World Gold Council and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and their plans to launch Shariah compliant shares.
New property Funds, Dubai
An Islamic Global Property Fund from Emirates NBD, plus the Omniyat Investment Management funds from Omniyat Holdings were recently launched in Dubai. Phil Blizzard and Rob Jones looks at the new offerings.
Ivana Trumps business Diamond
Ivana Trump's 'Le Diamond' is a joint venture with the Darvesh Group and will see a sparkling chain of properties across the Middle East and India. Whilst visiting Dubai Phil Blizzard spoke to the entrepreneur about her latest property development.
Barclays ace game in Dubai
Barclays have redefined tennis sponsorship, in the UAE, with the Barclays Dubai Tennis Chamnpionships. Phil Blizzard spoke to Paul Idzik, COO, Barclays about the game, the match with Dubai Duty Free and the set-ting up of a regional office.
Game, Set and Dubai Duty Free
Dubai Duty Free's one billion dollar turn over, global branding, an American winner for the Barclay Dubai Tennis Championships, plus the fashion of ties are talked about when Phil Blizzard met Colm McLoughlin, MD, DDF.
UAE economy has outgrown the dollar peg
The thorny issue of whether the dirham should be revalued has been a hot topic in the UAE. Rob Jones talks to Mary Nicola, Economist, Standard Chartered, about how big that revaluation should be and its implications for the markets.
Barclays in - Sharapova out in Dubai
The business of tennis is looked at with Salah Tahlek, Tournament Director, Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships. Phil Blizzard talks on the ups and downs of sport, Barclays on board as title sponsor and a main star pulling out because of illness.
Project finance grows with infrastructure boom
As the GCC countries enjoy a building boom, project finance is becoming more important. Ghazali Inam, Senior VP, Global Corporate Finance, Arab Bank, Bahrain explains how the company is trying to expand. Rob Jones reports from Kuwait.
A green Standard Chartered
"A little less time in the shower" pledges Jeremy Parish, CEO, Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, Standard Chartered when we spoke to him at the World Future Energy Summit. In this AME Info report he explains what they offer future energy companies and the green route they are taking.
Islamic finance outstripping market growth
Islamic finance is now growing faster than other financial markets. Faisal Hasan, Head of Research at Global Investment House, explains why customers are turning to Shariah compliant products and services. Rob Jones reports from Kuwait.
Kit Kat - 'Take a Break' at 70
Named after a club in London the chocolate bar associated with 'taking a break' is now 70 years old as we find out in this report from Phil Blizzard
Kuwait 2008 economic outlook
After enjoying a real GDP of 10 per cent last year, Faisal Hasan, Head of Research, Global Investment House, looks at the economic performance Kuwait can expect this year. Rob Jones reports.
Kuwaiti law to boost foreign investment
Kuwait's new taxation law, slashing the rates foreign investors pay, came into force on February 3rd. The following day the DIFC in Dubai listed its first US primary listing. Nick Nicolaou, chief executive officer of HSBC Kuwait, discussed the law and its likely affect on listings in the region. Rob Jones reports
Dubai Financial Market Report week 4
It has been a turbulent week on the world's monetary stage and in this summary Phil Blizzard looks at the trading on the Dubai Financial Market for the period January 20 to Jan 24.
Dubai Financial Market Report
Foreign investors bought AED 4.392 billion worth of shares and bonds at the Dubai Financial Market during the second week of January 2008. Phil Blizzard looks at the trading for the period January 06 to 09.
