Yahoo names software exec Bartz as new CEO

Yahoo Inc named Autodesk Inc Chairman Carol Bartz as CEO, but Wall Street questioned whether the software executive has the experience needed to turn around the Internet media company. While Bartz is

Britain offers credit lifeline for business

Britain launched a scheme on Wednesday to guarantee billions of pounds of loans to small and medium-sized companies as pressure grows on the government to fight a deepening recession. Business minister Peter

Negative outlook for UAE banking system

The fundamental credit outlook for the banking sector of the United Arab Emirates is negative, reflecting growing pressures in the operating environment, which will weaken the financial fundamentals of UAE banks going

Cyprus crisis meeting to boost tourism

The Cyprus Crisis Management Committee on Tourism has decided to submit to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism a number of measures to boost Cyprus’ tourism industry, amidst the world financial