Dubai
Dubai news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.
Special Reports
UAE Special Report: Ownership law to boost capital markets
The approval of a new companies law by the UAE parliament in December is a major step towards what could potentially be the biggest shake-up in the country’s corporate history
News
Egyptian Exchange buoyed by renewed confidence
Egypt, Dubai and Saudi Arabia bourses the only gainers in the region for January
Barclays Capital reveals mandates for IPO and bond issues
UK investment bank expects growth to come from GCC markets in 2012
DP World handles 10 per cent more cargo in 2011
Growth was driven by strong performance in the UAE
Dubai Economic Department to present revised 2015 growth plan
The new plan is expected to involve a significant change in the emirate’s ambitions
Dubai Holding subsidiary repays $500m debt
Repayment is first of Dubai’s $11bn debt due in 2012
Comment
Analysis
Dubai banking & finance
Six key individuals involved in Dubai’s debt obligations due in 2012
People to watch 2012
Twelve key figures for the coming year
Contacts
Nico Kruger
Nico Kruger is regional director, Poyry Energy Middle East
Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma is principal consultant, Kema Middle East
Gary Townsend
Gary Townsend is vice-president, Black & Veatch Middle East, India, Europe and Africa
Doing Business in...
Doing business in Dubai
Sandwiched between Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, Dubai is the second largest emirate in the UAE in terms of economy
Data
Dubai International airport handles 50 million passengers in 2011
While passenger numbers increased in 2011, frieght volumes fell by 1.5 per cent as global market slows
Company Profiles
Gems Education
The world’s largest private primary education provider plans to build on its network of teaching institutions



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