Seismic shift
By Ryan Harrison on Jun 07, 2010
Recruitment practises at banks in the Gulf were violently shaken by the global meltdown. Ryan Harrison investigates investment banking’s next top model.
Author Archive for Ryan Harrison
Who’s buying?
By Ryan Harrison on May 26, 2010
UAE real estate is awash with cash buyers but hesitancy on visas and lending still irritates potential investors, writes Ryan Harrison.
Qatar’s global raid not an M&A catalyst at home – law firm
By Ryan Harrison on May 26, 2010
Qatar’s recent spending spree abroad is unlikely to spark substantial homegrown M&A activity, law firm says.
Ash cloud crimps Dubai airport’s traffic growth
By Ryan Harrison on May 25, 2010
Dubai International Airport lost nearly a quarter of a million passengers in April after disruption from Europe’s ash cloud crisis.
Ash cloud offers stern lesson for UAE
By Ryan Harrison on May 23, 2010
Heavy reliance on foreign imports exposed UAE’s economy to trade disruptions arising from ash cloud incident, top economist claims.
EXCLUSIVE: Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala in talks to hire Dr. Doom
By Ryan Harrison on May 20, 2010
Abu Dhabi’s investment arm Mubadala in talks with Nouriel Roubini, a source close to the discussions reveals.
1
DFSA Warns Of Global Threat To Islamic Banking Industry
By Ryan Harrison on May 18, 2010
Islamic finance market’s growth potential will be snuffed out if covered by conventional banking regulations, DFSA chief warns.
Islamic Finance Market Could Hit $4trn By 2020
By Ryan Harrison on May 18, 2010
Industry has potential to reach $4trn in next 10 years, providing skills shortage and GCC bank asset fears do not hinder growth.
Dubai World Risks Remain For Five Years
By Ryan Harrison on May 18, 2010
Dubai to experience negative economic growth in 2010 as economist warns of Dubai World debt hitting markets for next five years.
In Sickness And In Wealth
By Ryan Harrison on May 05, 2010
There’s nothing unusual about private equity firms chasing Middle East health investment, but what happens when deals dry up, asks Ryan Harrison.
Dubai’s Loss Is Saudi Bank’s Gain
By Ryan Harrison on May 02, 2010
National Commercial Bank deposits swelled by investors diverting funds to Kingdom.
Gulf Healthcare Assets Holding Their Prices, Says Abraaj
By Ryan Harrison on Apr 15, 2010
Investors struggling to find cheap healthcare deals in Gulf.
Bated Breath
By Ryan Harrison on Apr 13, 2010
Ryan Harrison reports on how the Dubai World debt saga will affect international lending to the UAE.
Lessons In Emiratisation
By Ryan Harrison on Apr 08, 2010
Mobilising the Emirati workforce takes grass roots education policies, not just cash and quotas, writes Ryan Harrison, a lesson the UAE is slowly learning.
Long-distance Cities
By Ryan Harrison on Apr 05, 2010
It takes a lot to build a sustainable city but Abu Dhabi is tackling the logistical, economical and social challenge, reports Ryan Harrison.
