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.

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Barclays Capital reveals mandates for IPO and bond issues Subscription Required

2 February 2012, 6:59 GMT | By Triska Hamid

UK investment bank expects growth to come from GCC markets in 2012

Dubai Holding subsidiary repays $500m debt Subscription Required

26 January 2012, 12:45 GMT | By Matthew Martin

Repayment is first of Dubai’s $11bn debt due in 2012

Dubai may have to provide financial support to state firms in 2012 Subscription Required

Issue 49 9-15 December 2011 | By Matthew Martin

Ratings agency says three Dubai government-owned companies could struggle with refinancing in 2012

Nakheel plans to approach banks for $200m Subscription Required

Issue 41 14-20 October 2011 | By Matthew Martin

Property developer at heart of Dubai’s financial woes plans more fundraising

Nakheel sukuk terms spark further sell-off Subscription Required

Issue 38 23-29 September 2011 | By Matthew Martin

Sukuk holders spooked as they learn security is land that is yet to be reclaimed

Full Dubai Debt news coverage

Analysis

Dubai banking & finance Subscription Required

Issue 5 3-9 February 2012

Six key individuals involved in Dubai’s debt obligations due in 2012

Interview Ali Rashid Lootah, Chairman, Nakheel

Interview: Ali Rashid Lootah, Chairman, Nakheel Subscription Required

Issue 42 21-27 October 2011 | By Matthew Martin

The state-backed developer at the heart of Dubai’s debt problems in 2009 is plotting a route to recovery

Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai is back in business Subscription Required

Issue 2 14-20 January 2011 | By Matthew Martin

Dubai successfully managed its debt in 2010 and the outlook is becoming more optimistic

Palm Jumeirah Monorail construction

A long road ahead for Dubai World Subscription Required

Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010 | By Matthew Martin , Melissa Hancock

Debt proposals lack clarity on crucial details and a final settlement will still be a long way off

Arab traders at Dubai Financial Market

Nasdaq Dubai looks for liquidity Subscription Required

Issue No 13 26 March - 1 April 2010 | By Melissa Hancock

Can its acquisition by Dubai Financial Market convince more traders to use Nasdaq Dubai?

Yas Island marina in the UAE

Moody’s financial downgrades rock Abu Dhabi-backed companies Subscription Required

Issue No 11 12-18 March 2010 | By Matthew Martin

Borrowing costs likely to rise in wake of Dubai debt, as analysts question assumptions of government support for its businesses

Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE

Emirates seeking strength through unity Subscription Required

Issue No 5 29 January - 4 February 2010 | By Matthew Martin

The UAE’s recent financial woes could lead to stronger federal structures and policy frameworks

Downtown Burj Dubai area

Burj tower the new commercial heart of Dubai Subscription Required

31 December 2009, 10:00 GMT | Updated: 24 December 2009, 20:01 GMT | By Christopher Sell

The Burj Dubai is the anchor project in what is expected to become a commercial centre for the emirate

Burj Dubai tower in UAE

Burj Dubai tower launches new era for Dubai Subscription Required

31 December 2009, 10:00 GMT | Updated: 24 December 2009, 19:50 GMT | By Colin Foreman

The world’s tallest tower symbolises the excesses of the boom years, but can it help prompt recovery?

Yas Island marina in the UAE

Spreading the financial risk in the region Subscription Required

Issue No 50 11-17 December 2009 | By Matthew Martin

Dubai’s debt crisis is causing problems for issuers of government-backed bonds across the region

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