On Monday from COMPANIES Dec 2, 2012

‘Saudi America’ effect unlikely to dent oil prices

US consumers’ hopes of lower oil prices unrealistic

Solar panels at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhab ©Bloomberg From WORLD Dec 2, 2012

Gulf shows signs of green revolution

Oil-rich region spends large sums on renewables

From MARKETS Nov 28, 2012

Sanctions take heavy toll on Iran

Country paying premium for vital agricultural imports

Anti-Mursi protesters chant anti-government slogans in Tahrir Square in Cairo ©Reuters From WORLD Nov 28, 2012

Protesters maintain pressure on Morsi

Further rallies against Egyptian president’s power grab planned

Nov 27, 2012

OECD slashes 2013 growth forecast

Call for several members to step up their policy response

From WORLD Nov 25, 2012

Unrest fears spark Egyptian share sell-off

About $5bn wiped off bourse after president dons unchecked powers

Roula Khalaf from WORLD Nov 22, 2012

Morsi praised for role in Gaza crisis

Ceasefire was Egyptian president’s first foreign policy test

youths play soccer in Tunis, Tunisia ©AP Nov 21, 2012

Tunisia struggles with economic recovery

Reforms hampered by events beyond government’s control

From WORLD Nov 21, 2012

Israeli economy shows resilience

Fighting tests investors’ nerves as business capital targeted

Nov 20, 2012

Egypt and IMF agree $4.8bn loan

Deal key to wider financial package

From WORLD Nov 20, 2012

Gulf states assess Jordan aid

Foreign ministers study ways to cut budget deficit

From WORLD Nov 15, 2012

Dubai predicts stronger growth

Emirate upbeat about recovery

From WORLD Nov 14, 2012

EU pledges aid package for Egypt

IMF extends stay as it closes in on loan agreement

From WORLD Nov 14, 2012

Egyptian investors shrug off wealth moves

Government under pressure to raise revenue and cut spending

From WORLD Nov 14, 2012

Suspected N Korean missile parts seized

Cylinders found on a ship bound for Syria violate UN sanctions

From COMMENT Nov 12, 2012

Development: Towards a bona fide bazaar

Arab countries are using the wrong strategy with the informal economy

Nov 11, 2012

IMF warns Middle East on need to reform

Fiscal restraint and policy changes called for in economies

Nov 7, 2012

Oman fund seeks to buy Blue City bonds

Offer is latest twist in ill-fated $20bn property project

From WORLD Nov 5, 2012

Cameron sets sights on Saudi trade

Gulf tour to boost business as UK faces mounting criticism in region

Oct 31, 2012

Gold trade drives Turkey’s exports

Precious metals drive sales to traditional entrepôt for Tehran