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EFG Hermes: GCC Economics Chartbook (27-Jul-11)

2011-07-27 11:42:00 (читать в оригинале)

The value and the number of project awards fell 43.3% Q-o-Q and 18.32% Q-o-Q, respectively, in 2Q2011. However, we note that decreased activity is a general trend in the second quarter. Construction dominated awarded projects (29.3% of total), led by Saudi Arabia. There was a notable rise in industrial project awards from Abu Dhabi in 2Q2011. Qatar saw a rise in project numbers, but not value, which is understandable as costlier gas projects are being completed.

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Doha Trade Round Suffers Fresh Blow

2011-07-27 10:35:13 (читать в оригинале)

The likelihood of the Doha round of world trade talks being declared dead this year rose on Tuesday when it became clear that even a partial deal would not be possible.

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Oil Prices To Surge If US Defaults On Debt

2011-07-27 10:12:04 (читать в оригинале)

The debt crisis rattles global markets as oil demand is once again clearly above pre-crisis levels and is continuing to grow, thereby eating into the cushion of spare capacity that now is largely in Saudi hands.

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Gulf's Indian Expats Brace For Double Whammy

2011-07-27 09:43:49 (читать в оригинале)

A 0.50 percentage point increase by India's central bank in its benchmark interest rate to tame inflation means banks in India now charge higher interest rates on home, industrial and car loans while an appreciating rupee knocks off value from remittances.

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Dubai's Shuaa Capital Back In Black After Restructuring

2011-07-27 09:39:58 (читать в оригинале)

After going through a management restructuring, repositioning of strategy and realignment of its core resources Shuaa Capital, the Dubai-based regional financial services company, reported a Dh0.6 million net profit for the second quarter of 2011.