United Arab Emirates

BMI View: The UAE political scene should not be too badly affected by the deterioration of relations with Iran, but the Dubai economy will suffer some losses.

BMI View: The main impetus for new and resumed private sector infrastructure projects will be in external demand-focussed sectors, such as steel production and tourism.

Although oil prices remain high, and some developments in the real estate market may inspire confidence, Dubai's debt problems have not been resolved, and resumption of construction... 2010-07-14

BMI View: Inflation may be picking up in some emerging markets, but for the UAE, we stick with our low end-year forecast, particularly where the housing sector is concerned.

BMI View: Real estate and private consumption growth will remain very subdued into 2011, with much of 2010's growth drivers coming from abroad. This is all well and good for now, but... 2010-06-28

The UAE has shut 40 firms which had been associated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards or nuclear enrichment programme. In our view, the move will negatively impact trade relations between... 2010-06-28

BMI View: Saudi diplomacy helped decide a political dispute between Qatar and Bahrain in the former's favour. The tensions will undermine GCC coherence at a critical time in the region's... 2010-06-15