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Stocks in largest Arab economy could rise amid more clarity on Saad, Algosaibi scandal.

Rate cut comes after finance minister warned last month that growth will slow.

All Gulf stocks are 'very cheap', but investors need to be selective, says Merrill Lynch.

Analysts predict price of around $44 a barrel for H1, rising to $56 during H2.

Report says the world needs to replace equivalent of Saudi output over two years.

Research report predicts further declines in first half of 2009 before recovery begins.

Merrill Lynch CEO, John Thain, gave his assessment of the global financial crisis and its impact in the Arabian Gulf to reporters in Dubai last month.

CEO moves to calm concerns in Kuwait that gov't lost money from investment in US bank.

UPDATE 1: US bank to open Kuwait, Qatar offices, expand wealth management business, CEO says.

From Wall Street to Washington, the US credit crisis has claimed the leisurely weekend.

Country sees 22% growth in millionaires buoyed by booming economy, according to new wealth report.

UPDATE 2: Governors say no serious impact from Lehman, Merrill Lynch troubles in Gulf.

Who would be a stock picker in the Gulf? Despite the market's downward direction analysts tell us there's value to be had out there.

Investment bank raises earning estimates on back of strong first half, booming outlook.

Experts say UAE, Qatar currencies will appreciate by 5% by year-end if policy changes.

Kuwait wealth fund under fire from local media and parliament for investing $5bn in banks.

15-year veteran Amir Sadr appointed MD of investment bank's regional wealth management division.

KIA eyeing investments in financial sector, would invest in US banks if opportunity.

Region's import dependence and high remittance make depegging good news, analysts say.

Bahrain bank aims to raise $1bn in share sale after reporting second quarterly loss on risky US investments.

A new generation of wealth from India is attracting the attention of the world's biggest banks.

Investment made by sovereign wealth funds almost half volume invested in 2007, data shows.

Emirate writes letter to US Treasury pledging not to use sovereign wealth funds for political ends.

But European lenders likely to see $15bn of investments over next two years, says prime minister.

De-pegging against the dollar may be the best and only way to combat inflation, and secure the region's economic boom.

62% of companies badly affected, with costs rising faster than they can be passed on to customers.

Economic advisor to Gulf state's ruler says pegging riyal to one currency has 'many disadvantages'.

Regional banks who thought investments were safe discovering underlying assets subprime, bankers say.

Citigroup and Merrill Lynch seeking extra funding in wake of subprime crisis.

Alternative Capital Invest (ACI) is one of Germany's most established asset management firms. The group founded the Dubai-based ACI Real Estate in 2004. Amy Glass meets managing director Robin Lohmann to discuss Dubai opportunities and his firm's mantra: location, location, location.

The demand for renewable fuel is set to surge, and Merrill Lynch has taken notice.

James Bennett explains why July 1 is one of the most significant moments in the GCC's 26-year history.

There are now 68,100 millionaires in the Emirates, with a 15.4% growth rate outstripping that of KSA and the rest of the world.

Merrill Lynch says growth in Middle East wealth will outstrip that of the rest of world.

But the region must also develop finance options to meet diverse housing needs, report says.

Finance Minister says that a proposal for the mechanisms of a single currency will be agreed in June.

Global Private Client group resident director named.

The Merrill Lynch LifeStyle Index will feature fashion trendsetters and high-end automobile companies.

New report predicts massive investment in road, electricity and water projects over the next three years.

James Bennett meets one of the youngest, most powerful and fastest rising Arab bankers on the planet and learns why in just six years he has already become a financial legend