Saudi Arabia’s Looming Energy Crisis… Fuelling International Concerns
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Demand is outstripping the ability to produce enough oil and natural gas AND continue programs of welfare at the same time.…
News Analysis: The UAE’s new bankruptcy law
NEWS ANALYSIS: The UAE is in the early stages of implementing a new bankruptcy law that will allow companies the time they need to restructure their business...…
In Vino Veritas: Seeing Derivatives as They Are
STEVE ROYSTON: This has probably been pinging around inboxes around the world by now, but if you haven’t seen it, it’s a treat.…
News Analysis: Egypt’s Tourism ‘on the Ropes’
NEWS ANALYSIS: It's been a very rough year for Egypt's tourist industry and it looks like things are set to get a whole lot worse. …
News Analysis: Aldar, AD PLC Restructuring
NEWS ANALYSIS: We can't comment on the quality of the restructuring, but from our perspective, that they are restructuring suggests intelligence out there...…
News Analysis: UAE’s ‘Forced’ Expat Pension Plan
NEWS ANALYSIS: Is it going to be mandatory? If so, do you have control where your funds are invested? What happens if you are only in the UAE for a 12 or 24 month period...?…
News Analysis: Bad Week For Abu Dhabi Projects
NEWS ANALYSIS: It's been a sobering week for anyone involved in the construction industry in Abu Dhabi. What's happening and why now? …
News Analysis: Nakheel Lawsuits, Investor Confusion
NEWS ANALYSIS: The emirate is a lot further ahead than many of its regional peers, but the hangover after the irrational exuberance of the noughties will take a long time to clean up. …
News Analysis: Build It & They Still Won’t Come
NEWS ANALYSIS: CB Richard Ellis delivers another report telling us what we already know - there is simply too much property in Dubai, and investors aren't having any of it.…
News Analysis: Saudi Best for Business. Really?
NEWS ANALYSIS: The World Bank report ignores uniqueness. Could you honestly say that Saudi Arabia is a more hospitable place than the UAE?…
