Even Qatar’s robust project finance market has been affected by the global liquidity crunch but the market remains strong, write Kevin Godier and Jon Marks.

As Qatar continues its attempt to become a regional financial hub, the emirate’s largest banks are enjoying a growth spurt and new players are bullish, writes John Hamilton.

Only a decade ago, low energy prices and rising debts suggested difficult times ahead for Qatar but now it is a global-scale player, write Eleanor Gillespie and Jon Marks.

The newly rebranded Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange is branching into listing exchange-traded funds in a bid to increase its market stronghold, writes Lucia Dore.

Abu Dhabi aims to broaden out its sources of revenue with its 2030 vision, and investment in its projects is driving demand for bank financing. Lucia Dore reports.

Stephen Timewell looks at the latest performance of Bahrain’s banks and finds them relatively unscathed by the US crisis.

Bahrain faces a difficult task to keep ahead of its rivals as the leading financial centre of the Middle East, but the right moves could pay off. Stephen Timewell reports from Bahrain.

Despite the political pressure and turmoil of not having a president, resilient Lebanese banks are continuing their expansion abroad, writes Nadine Marroushi.

The Libor is being used as a benchmark for the performance of sukuk but a more meaningful alternative may be needed, writes Joe DiVanna.

Islamic sharia law is emerging as an alternative means of dispute resolution for business and commerce in the secular world, writes Mufti Barkatulla.