Oasis of promise in a dry landscape

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Oasis of promise in a dry landscape

January 12, 2008 12:00 AM

The Middle East has decoupled from the global credit markets, but is still not entirely shielded from its storms. In the second half of 2007, issuers had to offer investors something special — whether generous pricing or a compelling credit story — to ensure success. Joanne O’Connor reports.

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