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13 January 05:06 PM Why GCC equity markets expected to see refresh bounce?

The GCC stock markets are anticipating more positive performance over this week

Global Indices

6 January 05:11 PM Indians top Dubai airport visitors; Saudis rank second

The number of passengers going through the DXB has witnessed a slight decline of 0.9% in November.

Global Economy

3 January 07:55 PM 8 Arabs named among world’s richest people

8 Arabs were named among world’s richest people

Global Indices

Kuwait did not disclose any change in fuel or diesel prices for January

1 January 03:22 PM Three GCC countries cut oil prices in January – Mubasher Report

By: Mahmoud Gamal Dubai – Mubasher: Three GCC countries have reduced fuel prices in January including the UAE, Qatar, and Oman as a result of the drop in oil prices seen last year. In the UAE, Super 98 now costs AED 2 per litre from AED 2.25 in …

Macroeconomics

30 December 2018 08:54 AM Where are GCC bourses headed end-2018? Analysts weigh in

Gulf bourses are expected to continue their jittery-to-rising performance in the remaining sessions of 2018 as various portfolios seek to improve their end-of-year closings and increase positions in operational stocks

26 December 2018 08:35 PM GCC gold sales surge 30% in 2018 – Mubasher Report

By: Mahmoud Gamal Dubai – Mubasher: Gold sales across the six GCC member states increased by around 10% to 30% in 2018 as families sought to buy more of the precious metal, whose prices had reached attractive price levels amid ongoing political …

Macroeconomics

26 December 2018 04:32 PM Indians lead Dubai’s top 10 visiting nationalities in 9M

Russian, German, and Chinese tourists visiting Dubai have increased in the first nine months of 2018

Global Reports

25 December 2018 03:03 PM Egyptians’ remittances rise despite new Saudi fees on expats

Cairo – Mubasher: Egyptians’ remittances, especially from the GCC, have increased recently despite the policies applied to decrease foreign employment and promote nationalisaiton.

Global Reports

25 December 2018 09:32 AM 8 Factors weigh on GCC stock markets

GCC stock markets are facing upward pressures as investors tend to get rid of their current shares

Global Markets brief

20 December 2018 08:18 PM Indians top Dubai’s visitors, UK residents come 2nd

As Christmas approaches, millions of tourists from across the globe visit Dubai to indulge in its enchanting attractions

Global Reports

20 December 2018 00:14 PM France’s e-commerce firm Criteo sets eyes on Saudi, UAE for GCC expansion - Interview

By: Mahmoud Gamal Dubai – Mubasher: E-commerce giant Criteo is looking to expand its operations in the GCC, a top official has said, indicating that the e-commerce business has grown significantly on the back of smartphones. Saudi Arabia’s …

Companies Investments

19 December 2018 10:24 AM Five factors to set GCC stock market trend Thursday– Analysis

GCC stock markets are likely to be gripped by five factors in Thursday’s trading session

Global Economy

18 December 2018 09:24 PM Why has the Egyptian Pound stabilised in 2018?

By: Heba El-Kordy Cairo - Mubasher: The Egyptian pound was stable against the US Dollar during 2018, despite a crisis that struck emerging markets around the world. The majority of market analysts expect the Egyptian currency to slightly decline …

Sector Reports

17 December 2018 05:47 PM Bahrain eyes becoming innovative hub for startups in GCC- EDB

Bahrain is seeking to be the innovative hub for startups in the GCC region.

Global Markets brief

Bahrain's government is currently working on a raft of policies to prop up startups

13 December 2018 09:20 PM Bahrain eyes becoming innovative hub for startups in GCC- EDB

By: Mohammad Shokhba Cairo – Mubasher: Bahrain is seeking to be the innovative hub for startups in the GCC region, Mohamed Hejres, senior manager of investors relations and government affairs at the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), said. …

Macroeconomics

12 December 2018 04:13 PM Levari’s Legal Clinic offers fees-free consultancy services to startups

The Legal Clinic, a specialised company in SME legal consultation, supported by Levari, said that it provides fees-free legal

Global Reports

10 December 2018 10:42 AM Five factors to set GCC stocks trend this week -Analysis

Oil prices are expected to negatively impact the markets

Global Economy

9 December 2018 05:35 PM GCC fuel prices seesaw on global market conditions – Survey

Fuel prices in the GCC nations witnessed an increase in 2018 compared to a year earlier to be in line with global market prices.

Oil and Energy

6 December 2018 01:16 PM Promoting Boursa Kuwait as EM late 2019 – S&P

Global Indices

6 December 2018 09:07 AM Upcoming OPEC meeting, global events to impact GCC bourses Thursday

Global Markets brief

29 November 2018 05:31 PM Jumeirah opens 3rd Zabeel House property in Dubai

The design of the new hotel is inspired by New York loft living

Global Reports

28 November 2018 11:49 AM UAE’s MoF, DoF to finance 2nd phase of Etihad Rail

The volume of good transported will increase to 50 million tonnes instead of 7 million

Global Markets brief

Saudi Arabia seized the lion’s share of foreign reserves in September 2017

27 November 2018 07:31 PM GCC foreign reserves rise to $693bn; Saudi leads – Analysis

By: Mahmoud Salah El Din and Eman Ghaly Mubasher: Foreign reserves held with members of the GCC rose by the end of September 2018 from a year ago, with Saudi Arabia registering the highest share of the reserves amongst its peers, statistics …

Macroeconomics