Middle East
Middle East | 12 Feb 13
uae firms urged to employ more emirati citizens
The UAE's private sector has "benefited greatly" from the country's rapid growth and should do more to employ Emirati citizens, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai was reported as saying at the region's summit.
Middle East | 1 Feb 13
barclays faces new probe into qatar loans reports
Authorities in the UK are probing allegations that Barclays Bank made a loan to the Qatar Investment Authority for it to invest in the bank at the height of the 2008 financial crisis in order to avoid a government bailout, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Middle East | 30 Jan 13
gulfmena ceo and founder resigns as company
Gulfmena Investments has announced the resignation of its chief executive and founder Haissam Arabi as it pursues a new strategy, according to a local media report.
Middle East | 29 Jan 13
Zurich Intl warns advisers it will no longer…
Zurich International Life has said it will not accept business from unlicensed third parties via licensed brokers in the United Arab Emirates and has written to its advisory firm partners to inform them of its decision.
Middle East | 24 Jan 13
board of uae financial services association
The board of the UAE Financial Services Association has been disbanded by co-founder Arwa Hamdieh ahead of elections to select a new board in mid-February.