The UAE’s 2014 upgrade from frontier to emerging market status by the MSCI is a major accomplishment for the state and one that has brought both more liquidity and greater international attention. Rules for listings are being relaxed to encourage more private sector companies to join the exchange, particularly SMEs, and a spot gold contract is due to be launched in the near future. In 2013 the...
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Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Dubai 2015
With Dubai’s economy growing by 4.6% in 2013, and the emirate posting a GDP of $88.65bn, opportunities in various sectors, including Islamic finance and infrastructure and hospitality development, are drawing the attention of investors. The emirate is building up its reputation as an international centre for Islamic finance and under a new Islamic finance master plan it intends to focus on...
In many respects 2014 marked the transition from strong recovery to promising growth for Dubai. With many exciting projects in the pipeline, not least the hosting of Expo 2020, the emirate is continuing to build on its reputation as a dynamic and international centre for business.
Articles & Analysis | Directory of contact numbers in Morocco from The Report: Morocco 2019
Agriculture (0537) 760 102 Culture & Communication (0537) 209 429/406 Economy & Finance (0537) 677 501 Employment (0537) 760 521 Energy (0537) 688 400 Family & Social Development (0537) 684 062 Foreign Affairs (0537) 761 125 General Affairs (0537) 687 300 Health (0537) 761 025 Industry, Investment, Trade & Digital Economy (0537...
Articles & Analysis | Information for travellers to Morocco from The Report: Morocco 2019
LANGUAGE: While classic Arabic and Amazigh are Morocco’s official languages, the most widely spoken is the local dialect darija. French is also spoken in business, government circles, schools and universities. It is common to hear people mixing Arabic and French when speaking. Different Berber dialects are spoken in the Atlas...
Articles & Analysis | Hotel options in Morocco from The Report: Morocco 2019
CASA DIAMOND SUITE HOTEL Angle Avenue Hassan II et Rue Othame Ben Affane T: (0522) 222 228 www.suitehotelcasadiamond.com sales@suitehotelcasadiamond.com Rooms: 70 suites, comprising 10 deluxe suites, 30 executive suites and 30 junior suites. Rooms include a sofa bed and small kitchen. Business & Conference Facilities: A 65-sq-metre...