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.
Kuwait:
Tuesday, February 19 - 2008 at 10:37
| Duration: 4:58
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.
Kuwait:
Thursday, February 07 - 2008 at 10:02
| Duration: 4:26
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
Kuwait:
Tuesday, February 05 - 2008 at 11:50
| Duration: 4:01
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, January 27 - 2008 at 10:26
| Duration: 1:58
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, January 13 - 2008 at 14:30
| Duration: 2:04
Fairline, the UK iconic luxury motor yacht manufacturer has just launched in the UAE. AME Info stepped 'on board' to speak with Thomas Kastgen, CEO, Fairline, UAE.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 28 - 2007 at 10:41
| Duration: 3:31
Private jet hire has long been the exclusive domain of pop and movie stars, along with business tycoons. Current trends, however, show a diversification of users as discussed by Elie Abdo and Wendy Courtenay from International Air Charter.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 08 - 2007 at 10:59
| Duration: 5:42
The debut Dubai Business Travel Show attracted leading suppliers from across the region, and beyond. Show director Paul Robin, Centaur Media, expects further growth to the event in 2008.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 07 - 2007 at 22:15
| Duration: 4:26
Stephen Forshaw, VP Public Affairs, Singapore Airlines talks about the excitement generated by the Airbus A380, the environmental improvements, along with the economical benefits of this huge aircraft and who will be on-board for the first commercial flight.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, July 01 - 2007 at 10:06
| Duration: 5:09
In the aviation business no other aircraft in recent times has generated as much excitement as the double decker Airbus A380. With the first scheduled flight just a matter of months away we talk to Stephen Forshaw, VP Public Affairs, Singapore Airlines who will be 'The First to Fly'.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, June 27 - 2007 at 11:53
| Duration: 4:50
Awards spokesperson Dr Abdall al Amiri talks about the life cycle costs of energy saving projects, the awareness of environmental impact and the criteria for entry to the awards which closes on July 25th
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, June 20 - 2007 at 16:00
| Duration: 4:45
The debut Emirates Energy Awards will allow companies and organizations, operating with-in the GCC, to enter for various awards in energy management and best procedures, along with innovations - as explained by awards spokesperson Dr Abdalla al Amiri.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, June 12 - 2007 at 17:15
| Duration: 5:10
From their first dedicated stand the Qatari Government owned company had plenty to talk about with a strategy now focused only on hotels, not only in Qatar, but also overseas, the opening of Sharq Village & Spa and the launch of a new brand - Merweb, as we found out with Michael Marshall, Director of Sales & Marketing.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, May 16 - 2007 at 16:35
| Duration: 5:06
In this, the audio version, of an AME Info video Lisa Creffield talks to DMCC's Colin Griffith. He looks at current high gold prices and the growth in both the jewellery and gem markets. As well as talking about opportunities in new markets like China Lisa asks Colin about the 'old days' of gold smuggling.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, May 07 - 2007 at 12:57
| Duration: 4:13
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The Emirate of Kuwait is situated a the head of the Persian Gulf, and is bordered to the South by the Al Hasa desert region of Saudi Arabia, and Iraq which has a narrow exit to the port of Umm Qasr before the territory of Iran.