Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:58:58 +0400

Saudi prince ups stake in US banking giant

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal to increase stake in Citigroup to 5%, shares rise as a result.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:51:40 +0400

Lenders ramp up interest rates on home loans

Banks in the UAE increase mortgage rates by as much as 2.5% as cost of borrowing rises.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:31:38 +0400

Kuwait introduces new repurchase deals

Central bank's move to revamp monetary policy tools in effort to boost investor confidence.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:46:47 +0400

Finance still most popular jobs sector: survey

Regional questionaire shows respondents from UAE, Kuwait and Jordan in agreement.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0400

From flippers to floppers

One has to feel for the now extinct species of property pundits known as ‘flippers’. They came, they saw, they coined it.

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:06:18 +0400

Landlords lose their grip

Banks refusing loans to people earning under 20,000 dirhams may be good news for tenants, argues Rob Corder.

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0400

North Africa faces testing time

Investment has flooded into North Africa, but can Gulf developers now deliver on earlier promises?

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0400

Is there anywhere left to invest?

With stock markets plummeting, anxious investors are asking whether there is anything left to invest in.