Squaring The Triangle
April 29, 2010 – 12:13 pm

Bermuda is becoming an increasingly popular choice for MENA-based companies entering into joint ventures and it is easy to see why, says Kerri Lefebvre.

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GE Deal Shows Islamic Finance On The Up
January 28, 2010 – 3:06 pm
GE Deal Shows Islamic Finance On The Up

First shari’a-compliant aircraft leasing financing by US corporate bodes well for future of sukuk.

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Stibbe Opens In Dubai
January 28, 2010 – 2:26 pm
Stibbe Opens In Dubai

Dutch firm receives regulatory approval from DIFC while international firms ousted from India.

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New UAE Insolvency Law Imminent
January 28, 2010 – 2:18 pm
New UAE Insolvency Law Imminent

Loopholes in regional bankruptcy legislation exposed by recession to be filled “within months”.

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Job Market In UAE Bears Brunt Of Downturn
January 28, 2010 – 12:55 pm
Job Market In UAE Bears Brunt Of Downturn

More redundancies and fewer pay rises in the UAE due to dependence on real estate sector.

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New Law To Control Government Spending
January 28, 2010 – 12:46 pm
New Law To Control Government Spending

State departments must transfer budget surplus to treasury under Law No 35 of 2009.

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First Among Equals
January 25, 2010 – 11:36 am
First Among Equals

As one of the oldest law firms in town, Galadari & Associates believes it has an obligation to do what is best for Dubai. The firm’s lawyers tell Kathryn Young what makes it different from the rest.

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Under Attack
January 20, 2010 – 5:01 pm
Under Attack

Ambush marketing is likely to become increasingly relevant in the Middle East as the region attempts to establish itself on the international sporting stage.

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Phone Home
January 20, 2010 – 4:49 pm
Phone Home

The telecoms industry has developed at a considerable pace, with operators in MENA now having to go that extra mile in order to win market share.

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Mind The Gap
January 20, 2010 – 4:04 pm
Mind The Gap

The global financial crisis has created more opportunities in distressed assets for private equity companies, but potential investors should proceed with caution.

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Keeping An Eye On The Market
January 20, 2010 – 3:41 pm
Keeping An Eye On The Market

Lanae Holbrook, general counsel at Nasdaq Dubai, talks to Kathryn Young about the ups and downs on the DIFC-based international stock exchange.