Research and Studies

DGCX September 2006 -Market Activity report
The month of September witnessed Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) inching its way towards achieving new feats.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 08 - 2006 at 11:12 |

Online population in Arab world exceeds 26 million in 2005 - Madar Research
The number of Internet users in the Arab world has increased by more than nine million in one year to reach 26.3 million by end 2005, according to figures released today by Madar Research.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 18 - 2006 at 11:28 |

SICO reports strong fund performance for August as regional markets rebound
Securities & Investment Company (SICO) today reported strong performance by its GCC equity funds during August as regional markets rebounded, ending a negative trend prevalent since March.
Bahrain: Sunday, September 17 - 2006 at 11:55 |

Booz Allen Hamilton: Mastering the challenges of the Middle East aviation system
Middle East economies are growing at such an impressive rate that they are in danger of leaving behind their regional aviation systems according to a new study by Booz Allen Hamilton.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, September 10 - 2006 at 14:45 |

GCC investment plans expected to increase project finance and corporate ratings, says report
Given the extraordinary levels of investment that are anticipated in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to improve infrastructure, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services expects to see a significant increase in the use of credit ratings helping companies and projects to place their debt among domestic and international investors.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 07 - 2006 at 10:04 |

Outsourcing drives modestly expanding IT services market in Saudi Arabia, says IDC
While spending on IT services in Saudi Arabia grew a modest 6.4 per cent last year to more than USD700 million, demand for outsourcing took off, with spending shooting up by 56.5 per cent.
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, September 07 - 2006 at 09:41 |

IFIS report reveals continued rapid growth in Islamic Bond issues
According to data compiled by IFIS (the Islamic Finance Information Service), international and domestic issuances of Islamic bonds are showing robust growth driven by demand from investors and by innovation in Shariah compliant financial instruments.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 06 - 2006 at 13:44 |

Middle East market report- August 2006 - Rasmala Investment
Hopes for a sustainable recovery in Arab equity markets were temporarily put on hold by the Lebanese crisis and some of these markets reached their lowest levels for the year by the middle of August.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 05 - 2006 at 13:23 |