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While the Gulf is generally associated with its windfall, it can still do with attracting foreign investment for its own development.

The Port of Fujairah is a strategically situated facility for the global oil trade and economic aspirations of the UAE. Already highly ranked as a bunkering location, its interest now extends to oil trading, desalination plants and grain reserves. John Mittelstein, Marketing Manager, outlines the port's plans

Cyprus has always been very well placed to serve the business aspirations of the surrounding countries of the Middle East. Christis Christoforou, President of the Cyprus-GCC Business Association, tells Financial Review how the republic's offering and relationship with the Arab world have evolved

World economy is in a serious state of flux as the weaknesses of the West clash with the energies of the East

Financial Review talks to James MacPherson, CEO, Bahrain Chamber of Dispute Resolution (BCDR- AAA)

Islamic finance has been affected by the global crisis in terms of liquidity, regionally-related risk and the exposure of regulatory structures

Whereas the Kuwaiti financial scene has been rocked by the critical damage to investment companies and money market funds, sustainable recovery can surely be found, argues Majdi Gharzeddeene, Head of Investment Research, Kamco

Interview with Ann Wyman, Head of Emerging Market Research, Europe, Nomura International While the world economy appears to ride the brink again, with drama played out in both the US and Europe especially, the Gulf's interests are exposed. Ann Wyman, Head of Emerging Market Research, Europe, Nomura, reviews the likely impact, and medium-term outlook

These are very troubled times for the global economy, especially in the West, and naturally for financial markets

John Barry, Vice-President of Technology and Production, Mena, and Country Chair of Shell in Abu Dhabi, talks to Financial Review on the company's long-standing presence in the Gulf and Middle East, and what its commitment in future is likely to bring

Industries Qatar is at the forefront of the country's efforts to develop its growth potential

Whereas international conditions have toughened, with mega infrastructure deals on their doorstep, local players can step up to the mark, says Mansoor Durrani.