President Obama touts trade over protectionism in address to Congress
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Industrial investment, Markets, Regional News, Trade | No Comments »In his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, President Obama committed to work with G-20 nations to "restore confidence in our financial system, avoid the possibility of escalating protectionism, and spur demand for American goods in markets across the globe." This ...
UAE central bank extends Dubai $10B loan
Monday, February 23rd, 2009 Posted in Industrial investment, Real estate | No Comments »The Emirate of Dubai will receive a $10bn loan from the UAE central bank as part of its debt restructuring program the Financial Times reported Sunday. The Dubai real estate sector, which has been a primary driver of regional development ...
In January, a cease-file and an overture from a new American President
Sunday, February 1st, 2009 Posted in News, Trade | No Comments »As global markets brace for a year of pain, Middle East nations may find solace in the recent cease-fire in Gaza and the promise of President Barack Obama to find a "new way forward" with the Muslim world. While even ...