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The UAE’s Island Retreat Reflections

UAE shares rose through mid February after MSCI’s upgrade postponement as Abu Dhabi committed to proceed with showcase projects including ...

Israel’s Stretched Strike Capability

As speculation again mounted that Israel was preparing a military operation against Iran’s nuclear facilities after comprehensive international sanctions, banks ...

Egypt’s Ponderous Pound Pounding

Egyptian shares retraced half their 2011 index drop as parliamentary elections entered consecutive phases with predicted Muslim Brotherhood dominance and ...

The Maghreb’s Simmering Pot Straddle

In North Africa as Morocco and Tunisia attempt Islamic-party led nonviolent economic comebacks, attention has also focused on Algeria where ...

Saudi Arabia’s Recalcitrant Remittance Reliance

As Saudi Arabia, the region’s largest stock market, prepared the ground for further non-GCC access after lukewarm embrace of the ...

The Gulf’s Drill-Down Disappointments

As Gulf OPEC members gathered for their Vienna plenary with oil prices tipping below $100/barrel, serial setbacks convulsed the region ...

Iran’s Serial Sanctions Stubbornness

The Tehran Stock exchange lost ground in October as the threat of new international commercial and financial punishment exacerbated currency ...

Egypt’s Fading Square Peg Fit

Egyptian shares stayed at the bottom of the core universe heap as Tahrir Square again erupted in mass demonstrations and ...

Dubai’s Diluted Safe Haven Potion

UAE shares rallied toward the plus column as trade, tourism and banking deposits were diverted from elsewhere in the region ...

Egypt’s Deauville Declaration Muttering

Egyptian stocks budged from their rear MSCI roster position as international and Arab official lenders reaffirmed a previous commitment in ...

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