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Qatar
November 2009
• An extraordinary level of support from the central bank has ensured institutions are among the most robust in the world
• Much store has been set on a parallel university system aimed at increasing creativity
Bahrain
November 2009: The crisis may be over but there is still a long way to go for the banking sector
• Promised political reforms have not lived up to expectations, especially for the Shia majority
• The crisis may be over but there is still a long way to go for the banking sector
• Promised political reforms have not lived up to expectations, especially for the Shia majority
• The crisis may be over but there is still a long way to go for the banking sector
Abu Dhabi
October 2009: The spread of bad loans has made many wary
Saudi Arabia
September 2009: This year has been marked by two impressive achievements in the oil industry
Dubai
July 2009: A property crash and a bail-out have forced the emirate to re-evaluate its plans
Related content and features
Islamic Finance
May 2009: Malaysia remains the leading force in the region
Qatar
December 2008: Doha is increasingly seen as a leader in diplomacy
Bahrain
November 2008: Diversification remains the order of the day
Multimedia
Video: Views from Iraq
Locals discuss how perceptions have shifted in their country during the past three years
Video: Investing in the Middle East
Gary Long, Investcorp president, on new opportunities for private equity in the Gulf
Audio slideshow: A tale of 3 cities
A look at the ambitious building schemes in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Qatar
