Dubai Courts Global Bankers as it Prepares for Another Boom
Top officials from Dubai told an audience of global bankers the country has learned its lessons from 2009 crisis.
Bank Chief Juergen Frick Shot Dead by 'Robin Hood of Liechtenstein'
Police believe suspect may have taken his own life.
Gazprom Bill: Ukraine Misses Russian Gas Payment Deadline
Ukraine failed to meet a Gazprom deadline of midnight to pay off its $2.2bn in outstanding gas bills
Ukraine Plan to Import Natural Gas From Europe Could be Illegal
Ukraine's proposal to reverse gas from Europe could require the approval of Russian energy giant Gazprom.
Nigeria's Rise to the Top of Africa Leaves it More Exposed Than Ever
Nigeria's ascent to the top of Africa's economy has magnified some underlying weaknesses.
Nigeria Overtakes South Africa to Become Africa's Biggest Economy
Nigeria has re-based its GDP and is now one of the world's biggest 26 economies.
GSK Faces New Round of Corruption Claims - This Time in Iraq
GSK is investigating allegations that its staff in Iraq have bribed physicians to use Glaxo products
London Business Confidence Soars above the Smog
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry report shows rising confidence over economy as a whole.
Barclays to sell UAE Retail Arm to Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Barclays will sell its UAE retail banking operation to ADIB for £107m.
Erdogan Demands Bank Action as Turkey's Economic Outlook Remains Grim
Investors anxious over Turkey prime minister's next move after vowing to pursue 'traitors'.
Kuwait Minister Nayef al-Ajmi Resigns in Syria Terror Funding Row
Nayef al-Ajmi resigns in scandal over jihad fundraising allegations.
Ukraine Eyes Bypassing Russia for Emergency Gas Needs
Ukraine's interim Prime Minister says the government is in talks to import natural gas from Europe
Hopes Rise for Libya Oil Deal As Rebels Split
Libyan government sees 'good intentions' from rebel group that blockaded major oil ports in east
As Lebanon Reaches One Million Syrian Refugee Milestone, Social Strife Gathers Pace
Lebanon receives 2500 refugees every day and has the highest ratio of refugees per capita in the world.
UN Agency Slams Qatar on Migrant Workers' Rights
The ILO said Qatar must act to ensure guest workers' rights are protected.
Ukraine Slams Gazprom Gas Bill Hike as 'Political Prices'
Ukraine's Energy Minister Yuri Prodan said Gazprom was playing politics after hiking prices twice in a week.
Egypt Energy Crisis Worsens as Summer Looms
Blackouts more frequent and lasting for longer as Egyptian summer hots up.
Lebanon Entrepreneurs Launch Online Condom and Sexual Health Shop
Entrepreneurs have launched Yallacondoms.com that allows customers to buy sexual health products discreetly
US Russia Sanctions Could Finnish Miley Cyrus Helsinki Concert Plans
The diplomatic row between the US and Russia threatens to wreck Miley Cyrus's plans to play at Helsinki's Hartwall Arena.
Afghanistan Elections: Karzai Leaves a Crippled Economy
Afghan President's refusal to sign foreign troop deal has crippled the economy with uncertainty
Qatar-Sudan Aid Deal Will Rile Egypt
Cairo's interim government accuses Doha of backing the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.
Syria's Assad Praises Putin for Changing World Order
Syrian president praises Moscow for breaking geopolitical power lock and creating 'multipolar' world
Why Money is the Great Divider in Iraq, Not Religion
While sectarian violence may grab the headlines, Iraq's wealth distribution is actually splitting the country.
Britain's Foreign Currency Reserves Below World Top 20
Deutsche Bank research shows Britain has less than 1% of the world's foreign currency reserves.
Emerging Markets on Winning Streak as 2014 Losses Erased
Resurgence gathers pace after strong manufacturing data and speculation China will intervene to boost domestic growth.
Why Erdogan's Election Victory Cannot Mask Turkey's Economic Woes
The Turkish Prime Minister Recap Tayyip Erdogan emerged from the elections victorious but bruised.
Kuwaiti Minister Nayef al-Ajmi: 'I'm No Jihad Fundraiser'
Kuwaiti minister rejects claims that he raised money for terrorism and supported jihad in Syria
Russia Slaps Ukraine with Gas Price Hike
Ukraine faces 44% gas bill rise, bringing it in line with other European customers
Emerging Market Turmoil Stabilised With Federal Reserve Rate Hike Halt
Emerging market stock and currencies enjoyed a boost following Fed Chair Janet Yellen's announcement.
What Will it Take for an EU China Free Trade Deal?
A multi-billion dollar trade pact with Europe is a long held goal for Beijing but it has sharply divided European leaders.
