Case for GCC Equities
As we seek sanctuaries from meltdowns, toxic assets, spiraling budget deficits and depreciating currencies, it behooves us to take a second look at the GCC as it evolves into a competitive region with successful industry clusters.

A Crash Heard Around The World
Investors are feeding a dramatic world-wide slowdown by trying to flee it, racing away from many corners of the globe they used to favor. Here's a look at how the world's markets fared.

Vicious Circle
Until recently, received wisdom held that ample government revenues in the Gulf would filter down into the regional banking sector and protect local houses from global woes.

Turned On
Oman's insurance industry is looking at brighter times ahead having put the 'gonu-ised' days of the past behind them. Visvas Paul D Karra does a status check of the sectors.