ArabianBusiness.com - Middle East Business News Sunday, 06 July 2008 | 05:10 UAE time
Gulf must ditch dollar peg - Abu Dhabi gov't

Gulf must ditch dollar peg - Abu Dhabi gov't

Politics & Economics
GCC must act in face of soaring oil prices and plummeting dollar value, DPE report says.

Boom time to continue for Gulf business
Politics & Economics
Despite rising costs, many companies still expect profit to continue rising, survey reveals.

Lebanon unity gov't soon - PM
Politics & Economics
Siniora says agreement will be reached in 'near future', denies reports announcement imminent.

Gulf world's fifth largest economy by 2020
Politics & Economics
DIFC chief economist says GCC to become major global player if growth continues.


more »MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT

Banking on a brighter future
There was a time when Lebanon was nicknamed ‘the Switzerland of the Middle East' - presumably due to its prosperity and location.

Andrew White  

Venture capital the key to diversification
Sophisticated investors diversify their investments. For others, the path to investment is the latest market trend.

Fred Korangy

more » MIDDLE EAST MARKETS

ADX

Last Price:

5,080.93

-15.57p-0.31%

ASE

Last Price:

4,750.17

-4.06p-0.09%

BSE

Last Price:

2,868.62

5.54p0.19%

more »OTHER MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS NEWS STORIES

more »MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. IFRS & US GAAP Courses in Dubai
    27 April 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Islamic Countries Agriculture And Food Conference
    10 June 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Diploma In Management Of Documentation Systems
    17 June 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
See all events »

SPOT POLL

Has the recent 'high' terror alert for the UAE discouraged you from visiting public places?

Yes, I am very worried, and am avoiding places frequented by Westerners.
Yes, at first but I am returning to normal activities now.
No, but I am more aware of the possibility of a terrorist attack now.
No, I think the UAE is very safe and the warning was completely wrong.

MOST POPULAR SEARCHES

  1. ksa
  2. lighting
  3. inaugurates
  4. samer
  5. abdulla
ArabianBusiness.com/Jobs - Middle East Jobs Search
  1. Senior Project Manager Hotels
    Industry: Construction
    Location: Doha, Qatar
  2. Manager – Entertainment Operations
    Industry: Construction
    Location: Dubai, UAE
Browse all jobs »

BUSINESS FEATURES

Bank from the brink

Two years after the war, Lebanon's economy is on the road to recovery - and its burgeoning banking sector is leading the way.

Sukuk and the city

London's had a rough time recently, with the credit crunch fallout and growing economic pessimism.

50 Top Gulf companies

Arabian Business ranks the top 50 publicly traded Gulf companies by market value.

BUSINESS INTERVIEWS

The man from Atlantis

He has one of the most notorious reputations in the global hospitality industry and now the self-made billionaire is preparing for what could be his most dazzling project yet. 

Market mover

Franklin Resources CEO on how one of the world's largest fund managers is looking to the Gulf to offset losses at home.

Capital growth

Shuaa Capital CEO Iyad Duwaji believes the Gulf is on the cusp of unprecedented economic growth.

MORE FROM ARABIANBUSINESS.COM