Collection of published articles from the year 2007 by Standard & Poor’s credit analysts evaluating the drives behind Islamic expansion globally (8), indicators for development and further expansion (19, 37, 51). Also evaluates new business models emerging in the market (28, 32, 39, 45, 46).
Designed to explain the rise of Gulf capital and Shari'ah compliant finance to executives in finance not familiar with these emerging markets. Outlines the key GCC institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds, specialist investment vehicles, and private investors. Analyzes the implications of this emerging market and its actors, and their impact on international markets.
Designed to introduce businesses and executives to the Gulf states and the nature of doing business in that region. The book's aims are to help executives receive an introduction to the Middle East, especially the Gulf states. This introduction focuses on the region's history, demography, politics, economics, and financial regulations. This book also attempts to assist executives in understanding the critical importance of the region to global business, and in accessing Gulf capital effectively with the goal of expanding into the region to generate local and international profit.