International Monetary Fund (IMF)

International Monetary Fund says rebound expected in 2010, on rising oil revenues.

Saudi backs plans to increase emerging nations' say in Int'l Monetary Fund.

Minister of finance reveals $10.83bn approved Q1, urges private sector input.

International Monetary Fund slashes its growth forecast for Gulf countries.

IMF report estimates up to 90 million people worldwide will suffer extreme poverty this year.

Falling oil prices and deteriorating external financing conditions continue to take toll.

The lid is about to be lifted on Iraq's vast reserve wealth. As the world waits in eager anticipation, Oil & Gas Middle East profiles the state of the industry, and takes a speculative look at what an oil rich nation can achieve by 2020.

Liquidity concerns will prevent UAE from lending extra funds, economists say. 

Kingdom's finance minister asserts Saudi won't raise its contribution to IMF.

Demands that Iraq cut industrial subsidies in return for aid has also impacted employment.

Economic growth to slow and government revenues from oil to plunge, says IMF.

Economic growth will drop from 8% seen in 2008, says Dubai's chief economist.

At the time of writing, one British pound cost 4.98 dirhams. This is the cheapest the pound has been against the dirham for 24 years.

Israel's blockage of Hamas-run Gaza Strip creating cash shortage that could bring down banking system.

With peak oil but a distant memory, what does crude below $50 a barrel mean for economies in the Gulf?

Country will get access to $3.1bn immediately, rest phased in subject to quarterly review.

Kingdom will join calls for greater oversight of financial markets, says official ahead of G20 meeting.

Cash is king. England's cricketers have travelled west in search of it, Gordon Brown has travelled east.

Country predicted to still need IMF aid even if Gulf state agrees to defer oil payments.

British Prime Minister says he has had positive response from region's leaders.

Gordon Brown in region to call on oil-rich nations to be major donors for IMF bailout scheme.

Global economic crisis will have some impact, says International Monetary Fund report.

Qatar committee chief vows to act 'swiftly and efficiently' to tackle problem.

International Monetary Fund calls on government to change tactics if inflation rate continues.

World's sovereign funds on track to agree on a code of conduct but rules won't be binding.

Sovereign wealth funds to meet in Singapore to discuss guidelines to allay West's fears.

George Bush set a conciliatory tone in Sharm El Sheikh, with assurances the US will continue to welcome foreign investment and trade.

Key figures in European currency union to speak at event on GCC single currency.

As the markets continue to rollercoaster, which assets should you place your savings into?

Code of conduct will not improve transparency and efficiency, Kuwait Investment Authority exec says.

Overall inflation across GCC countries will outpace earlier forecasts - IMF.

International anxiety has followed the American sub-prime crisis with fears of a domino effect around the world. Laura Collacott finds out if these fears are justified.

Strict fiscal policy is the only effective way to curb soaring inflation, official says.

The IMF has an optimistic view of Iraq’s economic future and oil industry.

Central bank rejects IMF suggestion that severing the peg could be one way to fight inflation.

The rise of sovereign wealth funds and how the balance of power in international markets is shifting.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced its support of the UAE's commitment to the dollar peg, backing the view of UAE senior officials who claim that financial losses and loss of economic credibility would follow a move to a basket of currencies.

UAE admits repegging of dirham will have a sizable financial cost to country, IMF reveals.

Arabian Business asks the experts if the markets are poised for a resurrection.

Central bank says currency will shift to the IMF's Special Drawing Right.

Lucie Mboto Fouda of the IMF on Algeria's promising future in the energy sector.

Finance minister says the country is looking to start privatisation of the state-dominated sector in a 'few months'.

Government admits that the country's current political stalemate could jeopardise economic reforms.

The UAE is moving closer to the introduction of a value added tax (VAT), according to Mohsin Khan, Middle East and Central Asia director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Gulf News says that the nation is being stalked by stagnation fears, but is the newspaper scare mongering?

IMF official says inflation is becoming a major limiting factor.

The IMF advises the country to stand firm against pressure and 'remain with the peg'.