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Saudi Aramco Says Committed To China Refinery Project

Aramco Overseas signed a deal in March 2011 with oil firm PetroChina to build a 200,000 bpd refinery.

Revealed: 10 Oldest Newspapers In The GCC

The majority of the early newspapers in the region were founded in Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Mohammed Urges New UAE Cabinet To Work As “One Team”

People of the UAE “deserve the best,” Sheikh Mohammed said at the first meeting of the country’s new cabinet.

Strengthening Turkey-MENA Ties

As Turkey grows, its influence on the MENA region is also rising, writes Georges Elhedery, head of global markets, MENA at HSBC.

Apartment Prices In Dubai Marina, JLT Rise 8-10%

Property rates in prime locations have increased substantially in the last six months, says new report.

UAE Set To Award Bab Gas Project To Shell

ADNOC has recommended that Shell win the multi-billion dollar project, sources have said.

Leeds United Owner Says Seeks Investors, Not Buyer

The statement conflicts with comments made by its Bahrain-based parent Gulf Finance House.

Dubai-Based GFH Capital In Talks To Sell Leeds United Soccer Club

GFH Capital purchased the club from majority shareholder Ken Bates at the end of last year.

UAE Central Bank’s Timeline Of Amendments

A subtle tug of war has been waging between the UAE central bank and commercial banks as it aims to regulate the country’s financial sector.

Qatar Not Considering Bid For Marks & Spencer – Source

Reports claimed Qatar Investment Authority was seeking a consortium for an £8 billion takeover of the British retail store.

Qatar To Increase FIFA 2022 Spending In 2013

Government spending related to the World Cup will hit almost $115 billion between now and 2022, says new study.

Sovereign Wealth Funds To Hit Record $5.6 Trillion By Year-End

SWF assets grew eight per cent in 2012 to reach $5.2 trillion, says study.

Broker FIS Says Relocating Ship Futures To Dubai

Managing director John Banaszkiewicz says the broker will take advantage of Dubai’s proximity to Asia.

Emirates Sends A380 Signal To Mauritius

Special service marks island’s 45th anniversary of independence – and serves as a capacity-raising hint from the airline

Nuclear-Powered Middle East Draws Closer

The economic case for nuclear generation in the Middle East is compelling, writes Reuters’ market analyst John Kemp.

Arab Spring Brings New Buyers For Bulletproof Cars

There is no shortage of rich individuals and governments who suddenly feel they need a little extra protection.

Pétanque Passion Comes To Dubai

The French game is quickly gaining appeal all over the world.

UAE’s Etisalat Sees 2013 Revenue Of Up To $9.4bn

The asset disposals are expected to result in a net gain of $151 million for DP World and help boost its capital levels.

Dubai Sees Big IPO In 2014/15, Says Debts Under Control

Mohammed al-Shaibani, CEO of the Investment Corporation of Dubai said that Dubai had a plan to deal with debts maturing in coming years

Oil Falls On Slowing Chinese Economy, Ample US Supply

U.S. crude has fallen around $8 per barrel over the last month.

WEF Energy Report Leaves Out OPEC Members

The top 50 list of countries adjusting to future energy sources does not include any OPEC states.

Oman Sees BP Tight Gas Deal In Weeks

Omani gas production has risen sharply over the last decade and the country remains a net gas exporter.

Dubai’s Noor Sets Up JV With State-Owned AMAF

The new company, called Noor Awqaf, is being set up with a share capital of Dhs10 million.

Gulf Investors To Bid $2.3bn For Arsenal FC

Qatar and UAE-backed investors are expected to make what will be the largest ever bid for a football club.

Dubai Group Unit Sells 41.1% ONIC Stake To Oman Fund

The asset sale is part of the Dubai Group’s $6 billion restructuring process, said officials.

Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Up 15% In January

Traffic rose to 5.56 million passengers from 4.85 million a year ago with freight volume also up.

Barca Extend Etisalat Sponsorship Deal To June 2017

The deal confirms Etisalat as FC Barcelona’s main sponsor in UAE, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo, Niger, Gabon and the Central African Republic.

GCC Food Consumption To Hit $106bn By 2018

Food is the largest segment of consumer expenditure in the region and stood at $83 billion year-end 2012, says new report.

Emirates LNG Leases Land For UAE Gas Import Terminal

Once complete, the facility will have the capacity to import nine million tons per annum of LNG.

Drone Manufacturers Target Rising Gulf Arab Demand

“All countries in the Arabian Gulf are talking to us,” says one executive in the unmanned aerial vehicle business.