Business News

DED workshop targets human development
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) recently organised a two-day workshop on the Dubai Human Development Award (DHDA) for potential applicants this year.
Lindsay Roberts - July 30, 2010
Bahrain plans economic success strategy
The Bahrain government is putting the final touches to a major economic success strategy.
Lindsay Roberts - July 30, 2010
Qatari Ambition
Rising demand for power and water is leading to huge investments into the utilities sector, and an increasingly diverse energy supply.
Lindsay Roberts - July 30, 2010
Egypt's Economy Grows Better than Expected
Egypt's economic growth accelerated to an annualised 5.9 percent in the three months to end-June, rebounding from the global downturn...
Lindsay Roberts - July 30, 2010
Qatar among top FDI destinations, says report
Qatar was second among the five largest recipient countries in the Middle East for foreign direct investment
Lindsay Roberts - July 23, 2010
Jordan budget gap shrinks on spending curbs
Jordan's budget deficit more than halved in the first five months of the year
Lindsay Roberts - July 23, 2010
Zawya Helps Boost Visibility for Small and Medium Enterprises
Free C-me online tool enables SMEs to be seen by over 750,000 professionals
Lindsay Roberts - July 22, 2010
Bahrain pushes for Gulf stability fund
Bahrain, the smallest economy in a six-nation Gulf Arab economic bloc, is pushing for the creation of a regional stability fund to counter potential fiscal crises.
Lindsay Roberts - July 22, 2010
Bahrain sees 4 pct growth in 2010
Bahrain's economy is expected to grow by slightly more than 4 percent this year
Lindsay Roberts - July 20, 2010
Capitalism with a Conscience
More companies are giving back,but how much good are they really doing?
Lindsay Roberts - July 17, 2010