Middle East
Middle East | 20 Nov 12
expats and their saudi employers confront
A new Saudi Arabian scheme to boost employment of Saudi nationals by fining companies that draw more than half their staff from expatriate circles has caused controversy and debate in the six days since it came into force.
Middle East | 15 Nov 12
gulf expert investor forum 2012 photos
Last week International Adviser held its fourth Gulf Expert Investor Forum in Dubai.
Middle East | 12 Nov 12
barclays faces probe into alleged
Barclays bank, which is already facing a series of allegations, is reportedly under investigation by the US Department of Justice over claims it made improper payments to win a licence in Saudi Arabia.
Middle East | 8 Nov 12
efg hermes jv with qinvest boost assets
Egyptian investment bank EFG Hermes plans to grow its asset management arm by 50% after the completion of its joint venture with Qatar's QInvest.
Middle East | 7 Nov 12
hsbc obama victory boosts mena stability
Today’s election victory for US Presidential incumbent Barack Obama is likely to mean greater financial stability for the MENA region in the short and long term, according to HSBC Global Asset Management’s chief business strategist Peter Marber.