The historic centre of the Arab world is undergoing a fraught transition to democracy. Is Egypt a compelling investment opportunity or ‘a basket case’? George Mitton reports.

Is Dubai’s ambition to be a hub for sharia-compliant finance realistic? Orlando Crowcroft finds some optimism, though there is a need for trained financial advisers.

Islamic investing has been around for a number of decades, and in recent years this market has seen significant growth.

The biggest asset manager in Saudi Arabia could benefit if the country opens up its capital markets. But chief investment officer Faysal Badran says he has ways to target international investors if it does not. George Mitton reports.

The UAE capital is the seat of the country’s power and owns a tenth of the world's oil. Fund managers there are bullish about growth, finds George Mitton.