Wayne Arnold Archive
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Mar 14, 2010
Moody's cut its credit rating on six Abu Dhabi Government-controlled companies, citing a lack of 'explicit' government guarantees. Read Article Moody's wants Government support of state companies in writing
Mar 13, 2010
The Dubai World' restructuring saga boils down to whether bankers take a haircut or agree to extend the repayment period at lower rates of interest. Read Article Reading between the lines of Dubai World's restructuring
Mar 06, 2010
Wayne Arnold believes Goldman Sachs is behind his recent weight gain. Read Article Our overhanging burden is all down to those bankers
Mar 04, 2010
Abu Dhabi helped stem the contagion from Dubai World's debt restructuring, but the support will come at the price of slower development in the capital. Read Article Downgrades reflect Dubai World fallout
Mar 02, 2010
The UAE makes an online effort with the aim to increase investment and trade with the world's largest economy. Read Article Website targets US businesses
Feb 28, 2010
The IMF estimates that Dubai and the companies it controls have as much as US$109 billion of debt - equivalent to 130 per cent of its GDP. Read Article IMF estimate puts Dubai debt at $109bn
Feb 27, 2010
In the increasingly fast-paced world of international government finance, we still have to rely on the IMF to keep an eye on the ball. Read Article IMF serves up its own estimates on debts of Dubai
Feb 23, 2010
Abu Dhabi seeks a 9 per cent increase in investment for private sector and non-oil diversification. Read Article Capital eyes foreign funds
Feb 23, 2010
The Abu Dhabi Government is still considering whether to channel US$4 billion (Dh14.69bn) of its aid to Dubai through two local banks or lend it the money directly, a banker says. Read Article Dubai aid mechanics mulled
Feb 23, 2010
Uncertainty over Dubai's debt problems is putting the brakes on the UAE economy, according to economists and other experts. Read Article Debt fears slow national economy
