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Regional governments have taken measures to combat rising costs

Region takes measures to fight food crisis

The global food crisis, referred to as a 'silent tsunami' by UN experts, is here to stay for at... Read full article »
Middle East: Monday, June 02 - 2008 at 15:29
Virgin is actively targetting women and the youth market

Virgin eyes Middle East expansion

The music industry scene is changing rapidly, with many people opting to download songs rather... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 29 - 2008 at 16:40
The Middle East's wider economic outlook is still uncertain

Soros: Oil prices, recession and the Middle East

Legendary hedge fund manager George Soros has being doing the interview rounds over the past week... Read full article »
Middle East: Monday, May 26 - 2008 at 12:52
Oil revenues have helped to drive GCC inflation levels

Businesses learn to live with inflation

Sky high oil prices have brought record revenues to the Gulf States this year but have been... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, May 20 - 2008 at 11:39
There are $500bn worth of Islamic finance assets worldwide

The rise of Islamic finance

The notion of ethical investing goes back at least to 1758, when the Quakers banned profiting... Read full article »
Middle East: Monday, May 19 - 2008 at 09:24
The Bank's ecomomists are predicting a rollercoaster period

Economists predict high oil prices, inflation and lower dollar

Standard Chartered Bank rolled out its economic research analysts this week at a presentation for... Read full article »
Middle East: Wednesday, May 14 - 2008 at 10:42
Shaza Hotel in Bahrain

Islamic hotels spread beyond Gulf

Shariah-compliant hotels are mushrooming throughout the Middle East and elsewhere, boosted by an... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, May 06 - 2008 at 10:54
GCC gross domestic product rates are outperforming the global average

How to make money in the Middle East

The Arabian Peninsula may be known for its arid deserts, but it's also home to a fertile oasis of... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, May 06 - 2008 at 09:20
US travellers are increasingly being lured by the luxury facilities on offer

American tourists turn to Gulf hotels

Despite the credit crisis and the decline of the US dollar, a significant number of Americans are... Read full article »
Middle East: Monday, May 05 - 2008 at 10:22
Oil prices are fuelling domestic investment and bringing an influx of foreign businesses

Oil prices propel GCC inflation surges

Higher oil revenues in the Middle East these days come with a hidden cost: higher inflation.... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, April 29 - 2008 at 09:24
Oil revenues allow sovereign wealth funds increased liquidity

Sovereign wealth funds play it cool

Sovereign wealth funds are presently sitting on the sidelines of global markets, waiting for... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, April 22 - 2008 at 11:28
Marriott is doubling its hotels in the Middle East

Marriott aims for bigger slice of gulf tourism market

Marriott International is rapidly expanding in the Middle East in an effort to tap into the... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, April 22 - 2008 at 11:11
Five Gulf states are pushing ahead with a single currency pegged to the dollar

What will a GCC currency union look like in 2010?

Gulf States are pushing ahead with a monetary union by 2010, according to central bankers... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, April 08 - 2008 at 10:22

When will the global financial crisis impact on the Middle East?

Another day, another bout of mind-bogglingly bad news from the big banks! UBS announced a further... Read full article »
Middle East: Wednesday, April 02 - 2008 at 08:51

GCC money supply surge guarantees high inflation, why no revaluation?

Inflation is always a monetary phenomenon. You hike the money supply and hey presto you will have... Read full article »
Middle East: Thursday, March 27 - 2008 at 10:37
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