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With regional markets up strongly despite the Ramadan lull, analysts are prepping for a bull-run post-Eid. CONTINUE READING

World’s Best Performing Markets In H1 2012(0)

After a rollicking start to the year, most Middle East markets joined the global economic doom. But Egypt was a standout and was the world’s second best performing market in the first half. CONTINUE READING

Are Retail Investors Returing To Gulf Markets?(0)

Rising trading patterns suggest that investors may be returning to the Gulf markets after years of languishing in the wilderness. But much of the growth remains in the region’s largest market…. CONTINUE READING

Is Saudi Tadawul Ready For Foreign Funds?(0)

Can Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul market withstand foreign investor scrutiny? More so than most other regional markets, says Al Rajhi Capital. CONTINUE READING

Gulf Insurance Premiums Rise Despite Upheavals(0)

Guess which Middle East country saw the largest growth in insurance premiums last year despite massive economic turmoil facing the country? CONTINUE READING

Can Gulf stock markets maintain momentum?(0)

With Gulf economies poised for growth on the back of strong macroeconomic policies, regional stock markets are also set for growth. READ MORE HERE

Where To Invest In The Middle East: Bank of America Merrill Lynch(0)

With Gulf economies poised for growth on the back of strong macroeconomic policies, regional stock markets are also set for growth.

The two most liquid GCC markets - Dubai and Saudi Arabia - are both up well over 20% since the start of the year, with the Egyptian market also rising an astonishing 33%. READ MORE HERE

Middle East Markets Among World’s Best Performing Stock Exchanges(0)

It has been a massive quarter for stock markets around the world. The S&P 500 - arguably the most influential indicator of global stock market health - had its biggest quarter since 1998. In the first three months of 2012, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 8.1%, the S&P rose 12% and the Nasdaq advanced 19%. READ MORE HERE

Top Ten Middle East Stocks In February(0)

Middle East markets had a phenomenal February. Find out which stocks performed outstandingly well, and which failed to get investors enthused. READ MORE HERE