Dubai Debt
Dubai Debt stories: Burj Dubai tower offers fresh start; Dubai clamps down on corruption; Abu Dhabi bailout of Dubai a short-term reprieve; Dubai World crisis taints emirate's image.
Latest News
Dubai World to meet UAE banks for debt talks
Emirates NBD and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to represent UAE creditors in debt talks
Dubai slowdown hits Ras al-Khaimah
Northern emirate’s economy set to grow 4 per cent
Emirates bank exposure to Dubai World estimated at $15bn
Institutions would survive a 40 per cent loss on loans
Ratings agency predicts Dubai asset sales will take time
Dubai World attempts to restructure $22bn debt
Dubai World considers offering 60 per cent to creditors
Seven-year payment plan will be back by sovereign guarantee
Limitless lenders working on $1.2bn debt due in March
Lenders unclear if $1.2bn deal included in Dubai World standstill
Analysts raise concerns after agency withdraws Dubai Holding rating
Experts question lack of transparency in firms linked to government
Dubai's transport authority to spend $2.1bn on projects in 2010
The government-backed agency plans plans to launch 13 new projects this year
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Analysis
Emirates seeking strength through unity
The UAE’s recent financial woes could lead to stronger federal structures and policy frameworks
Burj tower the new commercial heart of Dubai
The Burj Dubai is the anchor project in what is expected to become a commercial centre for the emirate
Burj Dubai tower launches new era for Dubai
The world’s tallest tower symbolises the excesses of the boom years, but can it help prompt recovery?
Spreading the financial risk in the region
Dubai’s debt crisis is causing problems for issuers of government-backed bonds across the region
Debt brings Dubai to a standstill
Dubai World’s request to suspend its repayments has spooked investors and threatens recovery
The high price of restoring economic confidence in Dubai
Dubai will avoid defaulting on its debts this year, but the emirate’s financial problems are far from over
Bad debts increase loan provisions in the Gulf
Gulf banks are setting aside additional funds to cope with the rising volume of non-performing loans
Supplements
Gulf governments act to restore financial confidence
A series of measures introduced by regional governments are helping to repair the damage caused by the global financial crisis. But further action needs to be taken to attract investors back to the region.
Commentary
State support falls short
Abu Dhabi must realise implicit sovereign guarantees are worthless after Dubai distanced itself from debt woes at its state-owned firms
Special Reports
Sukuk face crisis of confidence
Defaults on project finance sukuk are making both clients and investors wary, but a change to the tenor of Islamic bonds could rekindle their popularity in the future
Dubai fallout threatens recovery in construction sector
The regional construction sector’s hopes of staging a recovery in 2010 could be dashed if Dubai fails to meet its commitments to domestic and international finance houses on time
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Special Report: Construction - Industrial schemes prompt hope
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Emirates face economic reality check
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Special Report: UAE - Dubai's woes hit northern emirates
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Financial crisis hits investors' appetite
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Agencies maintain cautious stance over regional banks
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Dubai real estate enters period of consolidation
