Bahrain’s public finances have been under strain from the twin shock of the pandemic and lower oil prices
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Gulf spreads may fall as Trump favours Iran sanctions over attack
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Investors remain cautious about investing in Oman’s bonds
Without reforms, buying Oman bonds debt would require a ‘leap of faith’, said Emirates NBD Asset Management chief
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Emirates NBD’s acquisition of Turkey’s Denizbank just got $1bn cheaper
Denizbank deal could prove to be the riskiest yet for Dubai’s biggest bank
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Virgin Mobile Middle East raises $30m in pre-IPO sukuk
Mobile virtual network operator says funds will be used to support its expansion in the region
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Investors brace for FTSE verdict on Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
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