The global recession has recently shone a spotlight on the way many companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council region manage their business. Before the economic downturn, there was a collective …
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Lebanon’s finances struggle to keep afloat Lebanon will issue $500 million dollars in Eurobonds in the coming weeks in order to service its existing debt, according to Finance Minister Mohammad …
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The Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) closed the Oct. 23 session at 1,572.28 points, as measured by BLOM Bank’s Blom Stock Index. Shares on the BSE had a positive trajectory in …
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In an effort to move from a pure traditional watch brand toa full-on lifestyle brand, the 151-year-old Swiss manufacturer, TAG Heuer, istaking some bold risks. As the world’s fourth …
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Arabic language content makes up only one percent of the total data on the Internet, but after Yahoo Inc.’s purchase of Maktoob.com, the language spoken by 320 million worldwide may …
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Two recently announced projects aim to upgrade Tunisia’s electricity grid and improve power integration between Europe and Maghreb nations. According to International Monetary Fund figures, Tunisia’s economy has doubled in …
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The Algerian investment climate has changed significantly this year, with sweeping government reforms curbing imports and benefiting local businesses through encouraging foreign capital inflows. One of the most significant amendments …
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Up until the onset of the current economic downturn, private equity “global masters of the universe” extended their reach far beyond their home countries. American private equity funds first rolled …
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Since 2004, the World Bank and International Finance Corporation have issued an annual report on regulatory reforms aimed at facilitating business. Issued on September 9, 2009, the latest Doing Business …
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Limited FDI in Lebanon for 2009 Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Lebanon remains relatively low despite a successful summer season and increasing bank deposits, according to the Investment Development Authority …
