UAE, Qatar lead MENA M&A boost
By Glenn Freeman on Jun 10, 2010
M&A activity has bounced back across the Middle East and North Africa, with a deal value of US$10.7 bn in first quarter 2010 led by the UAE and Qatar.
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Emirates flight undoes Aussie MP
By Glenn Freeman on Jun 08, 2010
A senior Australian politician has resigned amid claims of misusing official travel expenses and improper dealings surrounding a personal trip to Dubai.
UAE financial advice regulation inconsistent
By Glenn Freeman on Jun 06, 2010
Standards of regulation for financial service providers differ significantly between the DIFC and outside jurisdictions in the emirate.
Dubai Bank hit with Moody’s downgrade
By Glenn Freeman on Jun 03, 2010
Local and foreign currency deposit ratings of Dubai Bank have been downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service.
Middle East suffering major medical shortage
By Glenn Freeman on Jun 02, 2010
Shortage of professionals, inconsistent levels of care and rising costs among key findings of a recent Middle East healthcare study.
Top chief change for ABN Amro Middle East
By Glenn Freeman on Jun 01, 2010
Hassan el Nahas, ABN Amro’s head of private banking in the Middle East, has stepped aside from his role, citing family reasons.
Islamic finance victimised in recession – law firm
By Glenn Freeman on May 31, 2010
Islamic financial instruments and their investors were victims not perpetrators of the global credit crisis, according to lawyer.
New line-up of Emirati films announced
By Glenn Freeman on May 30, 2010
Imagenation, the film-making subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media Company, has announced five new Emirati film projects.
Doubts cast over Dubai’s mega-projects
By Glenn Freeman on May 27, 2010
Many of Dubai’s mega-projects envisaged during the construction boom will never be completed, according to industry insiders.
Dubai Strata Law needs more clarity – lawyer
By Glenn Freeman on May 26, 2010
Owners’ rights for mixed-use premises appear to be largely absent from Dubai’s Strata Law guidelines, according to a legal expert.
Dubai property will never be “normal” – expert
By Glenn Freeman on May 25, 2010
Dubai will never be home to a “normal” property industry, according to Karim Nassif from Habib Al Mulla & Company.
Islamic Finance could hit $2trn by 2015 – experts
By Glenn Freeman on May 24, 2010
Several challenges need addressing if global Islamic finance industry is to reach growth potential, experts says.
Public listings in UAE imminent – Shuaa Capital CEO
By Glenn Freeman on May 24, 2010
Shuaa Capital chief executive reveals several IPOs will take place within a matter of months.
Transparency key to UAE’s financial success: Bloomberg president
By Glenn Freeman on May 24, 2010
Greater corporate transparency and expatriate integration the key challenges facing the DIFC.
UAE–Algeria strengthen trade relations
By Glenn Freeman on May 23, 2010
UAE government officials and Algerian leaders discuss ways of strengthening bilateral trade relations.
