Russia is no ally for the Arabs
Although some Arabs are fantasising about it, a major alliance with Russia…
Dodgy data obscures reality of Gulf’s economic boom
Reuters – Saudi Arabia’s economy chugged along at modest annual growth rates…
Gulf investor interest highlights Egypt’s retail upside
Dubai-based retail group Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) has plans to invest around…
Gulf ties could aid Islamic finance in Italy
Reuters - Bankers and academics in Italy are stepping up efforts to…
UAE’s Gulf Marine Services plans London IPO
GMS plans to sell new shares worth $100m, as well as an…
Gulf states step up policing of online media: watchdog
Kuwait topped the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on the press freedom…
UAE’s Gulf Navigation convertible as soon as this month
The first step was the disposal of the two very large crude…
Dubai retailer Al Futtaim to invest $2.3bn in Egypt
The investment plan is positive for Egypt’s army-backed government, which is trying…
Fahmy meets Kuwaiti counterpart, discusses Syria
The Gulf country has recently announced measures to boost the Egyptian economy
Egypt’s mafia fund
By Farah Halime A private equity fund launched by Gamal Mubarak managed…