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Apple Expected To Launch iPhone 5 On Sept 12

The tech giant has hinted that it will launch its latest phone at an event on September 12 in San Francisco.

Emirates Pumps $596m Into Indian Economy

The Dubai-based airline also supports over 72,000 jobs in India through its operations, says study.

Top 10 Sovereign Wealth Funds

As the notoriously private wealth vehicles gain increased visibility, especially with their emerging markets investment push, Gulf Business lists the top 10 SWFs in the world.

5 Minutes With… Samer Majali, CEO, Gulf Air

Gulf Air CEO, Samer Majali, says a consultative leadership style is the best way to energize and motivate employees.

Abu Dhabi Launches New Port, May Compete With Dubai

The multi-billion dollar Khalifa Port can handle 12 million tons of general cargo annually in the first phase.

Top Start-up Funds In The Middle East

With entrepreneurship in the region witnessing an unprecedented boom, funding options are also on the rise.

DP World’s H1 Profit Flat, Cites Global Climate

The Dubai-based port operator made a profit of $247 million in the first half of the year.

G7 Urges Higher Oil Output, Warns On Reserves

Finance ministers of the G7 nations said that the West was ready to tap oil reserves to offset rising prices.

Is This The iPhone 5?

The rumour mill is going into frenzy as the much anticipated launch date of the iPhone 5 nears.

Egypt’s President Rules Out Currency Devaluation

Mohamed Mursi confirms there will be no new taxes and will look to investment to fix the country’s economy.

Saudi Aramco Says Virus Damage Fixed; Oil Output Unaffected

A virus infected about 30,000 of the oil producer’s workstations in mid-August, forcing the company to cut off external communications.

Arab Bank Board Appoints New Chairman

Jordan’s largest lender has elected Sabih al-Masri to head the bank after the sudden resignation of Abdel Hamid Shoman.

Oman Growing, But Diversification Is Vital

The county is estimated to post a GDP growth rate of six per cent in 2012, according to a study by Kuwait Finance House.

Review: Toyota 86

The Toyota 86 is the Japanese manufacturer’s attempt at recreating an authentic rear-wheel-drive sports car with exceptionally balanced performance and handling.

The Top 50 Banks In The GCC

The region’s banks witnessed a moderate recovery last year with continued overall gains expected for 2012.

Biggest Banks In Kuwait

Banks are slowly recovering from the 2008 fall out but the impact of a major government spending spree is yet to be fully realised.

Biggest Banks In The UAE

Higher capitalisation and new profits in the UAE are threatened by the Eurozone and weak global growth.

Biggest Banks In Saudi Arabia

Strong government regulation and hefty public spending have buoyed the Kingdom’s banking sector.

Biggest Banks In Qatar

Massive public spending and impressive GDP growth saw a bumper year for Qatar’s banking sector.

Biggest Banks In Oman

Increased consumer lending and new banks will put the country on a solid footing this year.

Biggest Banks In Bahrain

Bahrain faces sluggish growth and a rise in non-performing loans due to the fallout from political unrest.

Glencore’s Bid For Qatar’s Xstrata Wavering

New ratio demand leaves the commodity giant at a loss as potential mining deal looks close to collapse.

How The Eastern Slowdown Could Sting The GCC

With a combined GDP of over $9 trillion, China and India were poised to offset slower growth in the West, but recent developments have proved otherwise.

Oil Rises On Eurozone Hopes, Supply Worries

Investors are optimistic that the European Central Bank will take action to ease Spanish and Italian borrowing costs.

China’s Domestic Growth To Fuel Gulf Oil Demand

Despite fears of a China slowdown, long term urbanisation will spell growth, says Chris Tedder, research analyst at FOREX.com

The Gulf’s Top 10 Tweeters

As the 140-characters social media platform continues to reel in its rival Facebook, the Gulf has finally caught up with the rest of the world and embraced Twitter.

Brent Inches Up Toward $114; Eurozone Policy Eyed

Brent crude prices are rising on supply concerns stemming from Middle East tensions and maintenance issues in the North Sea.

Why Dubai Should Show Off For The Expo 2020

If Dubai wins the Expo bid, it should highlight its innovative leadership techniques, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Five Myths That Shroud Big Data

Understanding the myths around big data is key to gaining an advantage over competitors, writes Jean-Marc Bonnet,
 consulting architect, EMEA, Teradata Corporation.

Oil Prices Inflate As Speculators Bet On Stimulus

An expected stimulus from the US Federal Reserve, instability in the Middle East and a fall in North Sea output are all spurring oil prices.