Roula Khalaf 5:42pm

Worst behind us, says Egypt’s bank chief

A handout picture released by Egyptian Presidency shows the new governor of Egypt's central bank Hisham Ramez ©AFP

Hisham Ramez says rise in demand for Egyptian pound encouraging

Jan 14, 2013

Bank secures sharia funding for Brazil

Islamic boutique lender sources millions of dollars for farm finance

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 10, 2013

Doha aid fails to stem Egypt currency woes

Morsi names new central bank governor as economic pressures build

From GULF Jan 10, 2013

Gulf states held back by volatility

Emerging economies prevented from being powerhouses

Containers are seen at Khalifa Port during the official opening of the container terminal in Abu Dhabi ©Bloomberg From GULF Jan 9, 2013

Abu Dhabi seeks cluster zone port tenants

New port and industrial zone focuses on import-export

Louve UAE ©AP From COMPANIES Jan 8, 2013

Abu Dhabi awards Louvre branch contract

Joint venture with Dubai group secures deal

worker checks an oil pipeline ©Reuters From IRAQ Jan 7, 2013

Kurdistan’s vast reserves draw oil majors

Enthusiasm tempered by tensions with Baghdad

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 2, 2013

Saudis maintain high spending strategy

Record expenditure plan to ensure economic and political security

Jan 1, 2013

Egypt’s Morsi preaches optimism for 2013

Citizens fear tough economic times lie ahead

From MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Dec 30, 2012

Egyptian pound sinks to record low

Devaluation fears prompt Egyptians to buy dollars

Dec 27, 2012

Middle East listings fuel equities hopes

Initial public offerings recorded $2bn this year

From GULF Dec 17, 2012

Kuwait stock market float hits legal snag

Blow to efforts to revive sluggish business environment

Dec 17, 2012

Gulf states to build Latin America links

Push for a closer partnership is part of wider geopolitical shift

From SPECIAL REPORTS Dec 12, 2012

Regional commerce undergoes fast change

Financial services in Arab countries may not always be straightforward but appear more inviting than in the west, writes Michael Peel

Dec 10, 2012

Sanctions on Iran hit Afghan refugees

Migrant workers lose out as rial’s value falls more than 35%

Dec 10, 2012

Kuwait goes all out for foreign investors

Move to kick-start non-oil economy and lift market confidence

Dec 7, 2012

Syrian rebels over-run several oilfields

Pressure mounts on Damascus as it struggles to meet fuel needs

Dec 5, 2012

Dubai’s ‘old guard’ join the bounce back

Those in charge before crisis being seen and heard more

Nov 28, 2012

Protesters maintain pressure on Morsi

Further rallies against Egyptian president’s power grab planned

Nov 25, 2012

Unrest fears spark Egyptian share sell-off

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