The Gulf Online Business News & Analysis


	.... … Bahrain:The Gulf’s smallest country has “a good story to tell” according to its Economic Development Board, and indeed Bahrain has emerged from the d… ...…

Site Google

March 2010

Volume 3 Number 84

Newsletter

Enter email:

Global B2B Portal TradeBoss.com: Europe B2B, Middle East B2B, China B2B, India B2B, Saudi Arabia B2B, more + products to sell and buy & International Real Estate Listings.

SafestChina.com
is a leading Wholesale China Marketplace of Dhgate.com, Wholesalers, LED Manufacturer, Suppliers, Exporters, Sellers, of Fake, Shirts, Swimsuits, and Replica Nfl Jerseys

Source Millions of Buyers, Suppliers, Wholesalers and Companies for Wholesale Lots at TRADEKEY.COM
Tradekey China
Tradekey Arabic

Cover Story
Realising the vision Bahrain has embarked on complex labour and education reforms and an aggressive drive to attract foreign investment

News
Dubai police warn Mossad boss UN fears Iran working on a nuclear warhead Picture of the month: Final moments Zain shares soar on plan for African asset sale Dubai woes hit sukuk

Features
Dirty Money - the threat to the Gulf from illegal transactions Eyeing an upturn - but oversupply blights Dubai real estate

Energy
Turning points Reports of the imminent death of the oil industry are greatly exaggerated, but past experience and suggests that fossil fuel may be settling into a slow decline

Special Report
Flying the flag - Batelco gears up for new challengers Time for straight-talking - the 'Banker of the Year' on Islamic finance

Opinion
The good, the bad and the ugly - there's money to be made, but it won't be easy An unfolding story - future 'mega-trends' in asset allocation

Ibn Khaldun
A cause for all Humanity would be better served by a united struggle for dignity and equality through reasoning rather than religious fundamentalism

First Word
Weighing up the risks Xavier Denis, economist and strategist with Société Générale, discusses the investment outlook for 2010, and forecasts for the Gulf

Construction
Building blocks The construction industry in the Gulf can expect a patchy year ahead due to an array of inhibiting factors, both international and regional

Travel
Securing a global position As Gulf countries aim for a bigger role in global aviation, they face tougher challenges in the provision of better airport security

Arts & Leisure
Rich pickings Despite the global downturn, the Gulf luxury retail market continues to enjoy strong growth

Industry
Thinking ahead Oman’s well-developed infrastructure and protection of intellectual property rights are making it an attractive location for foreign industrial investment

Previous Issues

	Bahrain, UK ink deal to avoid double taxation Economic recovery 'on track' LNG sector rethinks long term amid US natgas glut Construction crisis blamed for workers’ hardship UAE says banks can absorb shocks ME can produce 'over 10pc of world's aluminium' Banyan Tree Hotels could pull out of Bahrain Bahrain on 'fast-track to new economic era' Dubai World set to make ‘first proposals’ Dubai World creditors 'to get multiple options' Enoc rolls out emergency response vehicle UAE follows up co-operation with UK on SMEs ABB wins $2.8m Qatar SIL project HSBC favours Saudi, Egyptian banks in Mena Abu Dhabi airport wins improvement award Dewa inks $852m water, power projects deals Oman airport work delayed; to cost $500m more ME tourists encouraged to visit Scandinavia Ithmaar's $200m rights issue launches tomorrow National Bonds ties up with Emirates Post

Advertising | FAQ | Archives | Privacy Statement | Contact Us