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Ben Ali changed rules to family’s benefit
World Bank researchers say cronyism still stifles business
SFO blamed for collapse of Dahdaleh trial
Judge finds Akin Gump’s conduct fell short of serious misconduct
Fresh controversy hits Qatar World Cup
UK newspaper claims $2m changed hands after Gulf state won bid
- Global Insight Emir of Qatar faces first test
- David Gardner Qatar stands firm
Dubai agrees refinancing deal
UAE extends maturity of $20bn in bonds and loans for five years
Akin Gump says partner acted properly in Dahdaleh case
British-Canadian businessman alleges serious misconduct
Diplomats play down new Iran nuclear talks
Vienna round limited to agreeing a “framework” for discussions
Bank Mellat sues UK Treasury for $3.9bn
Iranian lender overturned decision to put it on sanctions list
- New reformist paper hopes to boost Rouhani
- FT Photo Diary Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Equities rally after EM central bank fightback
Tokyo and Hong Kong higher after rate hikes in India, Turkey
Easing of sanctions set to boost Iran
$4.2bn of blocked funds to be released as part of nuclear deal
Businesses focus on Iraq despite violence
Middle East nation seen as a promising emerging market
Trade and tourism fuel new boom in Dubai
Emirate’s regulatory and legal issues remain a challenge to growth
Energy deal tightens Russia ties to Assad
Moscow grabs a stake in Mediterranean oil and gas reserves
UK to host Saudi arbitration centre
Court would handle disputes arising out of the kingdom
Bahrain minister intervened in UK trial
Court hears of ministerial letter relating to payments
Dubai to repay debt as economy rebounds
State-owned companies to buy up indebted assets
Industry welcomes UK Islamic bond plan
‘Sukuk’ plan needs to be carefully structured to be approved
Osborne to launch Islamic bond plan
Bid to make City a centre for sharia-compliant finance
Flug chosen as Bank of Israel governor
Deputy to lead central bank
Fortunes recover as states prime pumps
Activity is picking up across the board after a lull caused by the global financial crisis and regional unrest
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