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GCC likely to stand by US dollar

Jan 2, 2011

The dollar has another bad year in 2010 but as a new year dawns Gulf investors have little alternative in the currency war. Read article GCC likely to stand by US dollar

Markets outlook bright for the year

Markets outlook bright for the year

Jan 2, 2011

SPECIAL REPORT: Currency wars, eurozone chaos and the rise of emerging markets, 2010 was a roller-coaster for traders. So what does this year have in store? Five experts give their take on 2011. Read article Markets outlook bright for the year

Eyes on Saudi Arabia as reports loom

Jan 2, 2011

As 2011 trading kicks off in earnest many eyes will be on Saudi Arabia this week as its companies prepare to annouce their earnings. Read article Eyes on Saudi Arabia as reports loom

Shattered banks, ghost estates and persistent high unemployment, what has become of the Celtic tiger?

Clifford Coonan

How does a school system with poor performance become good? And how does one with good performance become excellent?

Dr Mona Mourshed

Emaar Financial Services closing down

Jan 1, 2011

The UAE financial brokerage's closure ends a year in which the sector shrank by more than 25 per cent. Read article Emaar Financial Services closing down

Gulf bond sales are bright economic sign

Dec 31, 2010

Emerging markets are pointing to a better global economic outlook spurring US$32.6 billion (Dh119.74bn) of bond sales in the Gulf this year. Read article Gulf bond sales are bright economic sign

Milestone as Mobinil hits 30 million clients

Dec 31, 2010

Mobinil phone subscribers are up to 30 million buoying its share price and outlook for 2011. Read article Milestone as Mobinil hits 30 million clients

Rising prices grind Oman Flour Mills stock

Dec 31, 2010

Higher wheat prices have put the pinch on Oman Flour Mills. Read article Rising prices grind Oman Flour Mills stock

Abu Dhabi and Dubai bourses close out trading year higher

Dec 31, 2010

As the closing bell sounded on the UAE bourses for 2010, markets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai ended with a flourish. Read article Abu Dhabi and Dubai bourses close out trading year higher

Markets end 2010 in positive mood in UAE

Dec 30, 2010

CLOSING BELL: As the closing bell sounded on the UAE bourses for 2010 markets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai ended with a flourish. Read article Markets end 2010 in positive mood in UAE

Emaar among the pacesetters on 2010's final trading day

Dec 30, 2010

As the closing bell approaches for 2010 trading Emaar Properties were among the first stocks to make an impact. Read article Emaar among the pacesetters on 2010's final trading day

Surging stock markets highlight 'disconnect'

Dec 30, 2010

A disconnect between the corporate world and governments has helped stock markets make great gains, say analysts. Read article Surging stock markets highlight 'disconnect'

Arab stocks put on $60bn

Dec 30, 2010

Arab stock markets gained more than US$60 billion (Dh220.38bn) in value in the third quarter of this year even as liquidity tumbled, data from the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) show. Read article Arab stocks put on $60bn

Qatar success already pays off for Orascom

Dec 30, 2010

Egyptian builder stands to gain from new 2022 projects. Read article Qatar success already pays off for Orascom

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1 day 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year
Saudi 2010-05-19 -156.03 6401.06 -2.38%
Amman 2010-05-19 -16.7 2493.84 -0.67%
Kuwait 2010-05-20 -11.4 7063.6 -0.16%
Dubai 2010-05-20 14.54 1700.3 0.86%
Abu Dhabi 2010-05-20 6.41 2781.67 0.23%
Doha 2010-05-19 -169.28 7085.04 -2.33%
Muscat 2010-05-20 -4.33 6505.54 -0.07%
Bahrain 2010-05-19 -4.96 1516.07 -0.33%
Palestine 2010-05-19 -0.75 498.86 -0.15%
Egypt 2010-05-19 -272.22 6489.06 -4.03%
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An emergency fund by the EU and IMF is a only short-term measure. Struggling economies need to put their affairs in order.

Wolfgang Schaeuble - Minister of Finance, Germany

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