Qatar Financial Markets Authority issues 4 new regulations on financial services
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority strengthened its legislative infrastructure by issuing new regulations on financial services. The new laws cover...
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450 major projects in Kurdistan Region worth more than $20bn
One of the oldest Middle East business consultancies held its first conference in Iraq since its foundation in 1957. MEED...
Massive projects mark Bahrain’s budget
Bahrain has unveiled ambitious development plans for the coming two years, with housing, education, health, infrastructure and social development projects...
Riyadh among lowest risk cities in Mideast
Riyadh is among the lowest risk cities in the region, with a rating that puts it ahead of international business...
UAE swings to $11bn fiscal surplus in 2011
The UAE's public finances swung into a surplus of 2.9 percent of economic output in 2011 after two years of...
Sharjah increasing investments in aviation
Sharjah is seeking to position itself as a niche aviation connection centre, with the local budget airline expanding the number...
Qatar to pay $1.25b to Jordan through GCC fund
Qatar has pledged to pay its $1.25 billion contribution to the Gulf fund to Jordan soon, a senior official said....
Iraq and Jordan sign agreement in oil and energy sector
Iraq’s Council of Ministers has approved the recommendation of the energy committee to authorize the Minister of Oil to sign...
Iraq and Japan sign agreement to encourage investment
Iraq and Japan signed an investment agreement to encourage investments and boosting cooperation between the two countries, Japanese embassy in...
Lebanon’s banking sector continues to perform strongly
Lebanon’s banking sector continues to perform strongly, with deposits up and liquidity levels strong. Ongoing concerns linger, however, regarding the...
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