Business News

Kuwait economy to grow 3% in 2010 – NBK
Kuwait’s economy is forecast to expand by around three percent this year and 4.3 percent in 2011, according to a study by the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK).
Lindsay Roberts - August 14, 2010
IMF raises projections for Lebanese economic growth
Strong real estate and banking sectors behind rise
Lindsay Roberts - August 12, 2010
Jordan: Finance minister highlights steps to boost investment, stimulate growth
The Jordanian government has identified four main pillars in order to boost investment environment and to stimulate economic growth.
Lindsay Roberts - August 12, 2010
More than half of UAE’s employers are planning to recruit in next quarter, finds new research by Bayt.com and YouGov Siraj
More than half of the region’s employers, 54%, plan to recruit over the next few months...
Lindsay Roberts - August 12, 2010
UAE office space to 'virtually double' by 2014 - study
Office space in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is set to “virtually double” over the next three to four years, according to Landmark Advisory’s latest report.
Lindsay Roberts - August 6, 2010
Kuwaiti, Arab economists call for activating joint investment plan
Participants in the Arab conference for improvement and activation of the joint economy called for activating a joint investment plan that was prepared by the Council of Arab Economic Unity.
Lindsay Roberts - August 6, 2010
Gulf Air inducts female Bahraini cabin crew
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, made history yesterday with the graduation of the first group of female Bahraini cabin crew.
Lindsay Roberts - August 6, 2010
Mideast nations choose non-Latin domain names
Switch to IDN script due to popular demand
Lindsay Roberts - August 3, 2010
Jordan hosts 1st conference to activate joint Arab economy
The first conference to improve and activate the joint Arab economy, organized by the Regional Office of Arab Exporters and Importers Federation in Jordan, begins Tuesday.
Lindsay Roberts - August 2, 2010
UAE hailed for business infrastructure
Dubai is a gateway to access the regional markets in the Middle East, said a top official of a top South Korean firm.
Lindsay Roberts - July 30, 2010