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Adco investing up to $7bn in commitment to meet 2017 oil production target
November 11th, 2014
The Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (Adco) is set to invest a further US$5 billion to $7bn to meet its production target of 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) by the end of 2017, the company’s chief ...
Oil price slide threatens energy subsidies in Arabian Gulf states
November 10th, 2014
Low oil prices may lead Arabian Gulf states to issue additional debt and cut energy subsidies, according to the ratings agency Standard and Poor’s. “If there’s a prolonged oil price correction, corporate and government-related entities may have to change ...
IMF update on the UAE economy
November 6th, 2014
At the conclusion of the visit, Mr. Finger issued the following statement today in Dubai, “Economic recovery has continued at a solid pace, supported by construction, logistics, and hospitality. Ongoing public projects in Abu Dhabi and continued strength in ...
DIFC Investments prices $700 million Sukuk
November 5th, 2014
Ahead of the Sukuk issuance, DIFCI was assigned a BBB- issuer credit rating by S&P. Shortly after receiving its credit rating, DIFCI undertook an extensive marketing strategy covering Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and London. The main aim ...
Dubai, Saudi, Qatar bourses plunge amid oil price decline
October 17th, 2014
Markets across the Middle East tumbled on Thursday as global equities and oil prices continued to decline, while Saudi Arabia’s drop was magnified by investors selling to prepare for a $6 billion initial public offer of shares. Brent crude ...
Hedge-Fund Boutiques Show Dubai Nurturing Oasis Trading: Cities
July 16th, 2014
When Ahmad Zuaiter started a frontier-markets hedge fund, the former Soros Fund Management LLC money manager chose Dubai over New York and London. Zuaiter’s Jadara Capital Partners LP and VY Capital Management Co. Ltd. opened in the emirate in ...
Etihad to Buy 49% Stake in Alitalia
June 25th, 2014
Alitalia SpA, the Italian carrier bailed out by the government last year, said it has agreed on “principal terms” with Etihad Airways PJSC that will give the Middle Eastern airliner a 49 percent stake. The two airlines will next ...
Europe Stocks Rise as Crimea Vote Boosts Russia’s Micex
March 17th, 2014
European stocks rebounded from a five-week low while the yen and Swiss franc weakened and Treasuries declined after Crimea’s vote to leave Ukraine. Russian shares rallied after four days of declines while Ukraine’s hryvnia retreated. The Stoxx Europe 600 ...
