May 04, 2012
Business activity in the non-oil private sector rose at its fastest in ten months yesterday as more firms hired staff and orders picked up. Read Article Economy gains pace after global slowdown
Apr 25, 2012
"Our strategy is very clear: we will invest where we see growth, and restructure or pull back where we do not. Our recent activity in Mena has shown both sides of this." HSBC. Read Article Regional powerhouse with a global outlook
Apr 16, 2012
Building Brics:The emirate needs to join London and Singapore in vying for a slice of China's growing offshore renminbi business, says HSBC. Read Article Dubai opportunity in yuan trade
Apr 16, 2012
Building Brics: The differing fortunes of two businesses based in Dubai highlight the promise, and potential pitfalls, of doing business in China. Read Article Highs and lows in Dubai of trade in China
Apr 12, 2012
Companies preparing to report earnings for the first quarter are expected to show firm signs of recovery, though Dubai's debts are expected to retain their sting. Read Article A harsh spring for green shoots
Apr 04, 2012
What's Up: UAE business activity growth edged up slightly last month but not enough to signal the economy is gaining momentum. Read Article Output on the rise but still a long road ahead
Mar 30, 2012
HSBC is to buy the consumer and corporate banking businesses of Lloyds TSB Middle East, assets that are worth close to Dh3 billion. Read Article HSBC nears Dh3bn deal for Lloyds TSB Middle East units
Mar 29, 2012
HSBC is to acquire the onshore banking operations of Lloyds TSB Middle East, in a deal which would reduce the bank's 35-year presence in the region to little more than a private banking business and services for customers with accounts offshore.
Read Article HSBC bids to takeover Lloyds TSB Middle East's onshore banking
Mar 11, 2012
The impact of US sanctions against Iran has spread far wider than the Middle East, as Western nations constrict the flow of payments in and out of the Islamic republic. Read Article Repercussions from Iran sanctions spread far beyond borders
Mar 06, 2012
A weak labour market helped put the brakes on UAE private sector growth last month. Read Article Slow job creation holds back growth in the private sector