Company News
Middle East company news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.
News
Saudi corporates plan debt restructurings in 2012
Two firms have already appointed advisers to lead restructuring talks
Analysis
Nasdaq Dubai looks for liquidity
Can its acquisition by Dubai Financial Market convince more traders to use Nasdaq Dubai?
Spreading the financial risk in the region
Dubai’s debt crisis is causing problems for issuers of government-backed bonds across the region
Business Close-up
QRail
Qatar Railways Company aims to ease congestion by developing a country-wide transport network
Special Reports
Special Report: MEED 100 - The Middle East's top 100 listed companies in 2009
Saudi Arabian companies dominate this year’s MEED 100, with companies listed on the Tadawul accounting for 29 out of the region’s 100 biggest publicly quoted companies ranked by market capitalisation. Just three of the 20 companies that have dropped out of the top 100 over the past year are listed on the Saudi stock exchange.
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MEED 100: Volatility boosts smaller markets
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Utilities
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Transport
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Telecoms
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Real Estate
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Petrochemicals
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Oil & Gas
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Metals & Mining
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Logistics
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Industry
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Food
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Conglomerates
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MEED 100 - Sector Analysis: Banking and Finance
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MEED 100 - Results: Market values plummet as downturn hits
Data
MEED 100 Results 2010: Market picks up after tough year
The MEED 100 largest companies list for 2010 shows much upheaval as a result of the global economic recession, regional real-estate woes and the banking sector debt crisis, but generally revenues are still up
MEED List
Dubai banking & finance
Six key individuals involved in Dubai’s debt obligations due in 2012
MEED Events
Online Seminars Programme for 2012
Featured webinar programme for 2012, exclusively for MEED subscribers.
Comments
Investment shows lack of activity
While a Saudi drinks firm gains funds from Coca-Cola, the move reveals a gap in the mergers market
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Share sales yet to catch up in the Gulf
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Travel spending is key indicator for hospitality industry
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Rising contractor prices will affect the region's oil giants
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Gulf contract disputes will lead to greater transparency
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Bonds will bring transparency in the region
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Saudi Aramco must rethink capital maket listings
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Saudi prince is losing Midas touch
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British Islamic Insurance to launch operations within weeks
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Palm Utilities targets Asian markets
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