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Kuwait Opens Door For Foreign Operator To Own Part Of Stock Market

Such a move would open the way for an international exchange operator such as Nasdaq OMX or Euronext to take a stake in the stock market.

Investors Hope RWE’s Gulf Dream Offers Cash Or New Markets

The utility last week disclosed it was in talks with an unnamed Gulf investor, raising hopes that it could receive fresh funds and emerge from a crisis.

Should We Be Worried About A Glut?

At times like these, the countries should draw from lessons learnt during hard times.

Interview: Nayla Hayek On Charting Swatch’s Future

Putting aside the Swiss Franc surge and war in Eastern Europe, Nayla Hayek is forging Swatch into a company of the future.

Iran Expands Regional “Empire” Ahead Of Nuclear Deal

Iran has been maximizing its strength across the Middle East as it spearheads the fight against Sunni muslim militants in Iraq and Syria.

Five Minutes With…Ben Jobling, Director, Dune London

Tough competition in Dubai’s retail market will push retailers to work even harder, says the director of International and wholesale at Dune London.

Gulf Firms Go Islamic As Markets Deepen

Islamic equivalents to conventional financial instruments have been developing even in relatively obscure areas such as short-term interbank lending, trade financing and swaps.

Gulf Markets, Economies Can Cope With Escalating Yemen Conflict

The conflict could pose a domestic security challenge for Saudi Arabia, and deny Dubai and Oman the economic benefits of rapprochement with Iran.

Abu Dhabi Airports Chief Tony Douglas Steps Down

Authorities said the CEO’s departure would not affect the Midfield Terminal expansion.

Kuwait’s KIPCO Says OSN Core Asset As Targets Double Profits By 2018

The company plans to achieve its 2018 profit target through earnings growth “across our core companies, particularly those in the financial services and media sectors”.

Five Minutes With.. Fadi Mroue, Founder, République

Fadi Mroue discusses the Darwinian future of advertising and Beirut vs Dubai as a media hub, following République’s crowning as Independent Agency of the Year at the Dubai Lynx Awards.

Gas Explosion In Saadiyat Injures One Resident

The cause of the explosion is yet to be confirmed, according to the building manager.

Emirates Airline Sets Final Guidance For UK-Guaranteed Sukuk

The deal has garnered more than $3 billion in orders, a document showed.

Emirates Announces Daily Service To Orlando As Subsidy Debate Rages

The non-stop flights are scheduled to begin from September 1, 2015.

Five Minutes With.. Hussein Oteifa, General Manager, SES Middle East

Hussein Oteifa, GM at satellite provider SES Middle East, explains how data connectivity is important for economic growth.

Saudi Real Estate Shares Tumble On Decision To Tax Undeveloped Land

The cabinet’s decision aims to push out more land out into the market where it can be developed.

Emirates Airline Sets Guidance For $913m UK-Guaranteed Sukuk

The initial guidance for the senior unsecured ten-year sukuk issue is at around 100 basis points over midswaps, a document showed.

Abu Dhabi Airport Passenger Traffic Up 21.5% In February

The airport saw nearly 1.7 million visitors in the month of February, authorities said.

Fümé: Business Lunch Review

Fümé offers a budget sensitive business lunch experience for those that don’t mind sharing.

UAE’s Ajman Bank Agrees $155m Syndicated Islamic Loan

The deal consisted of a hybrid murabaha and wakala structure with a two-year lifespan.

Nakheel Launches Tender For New Mall At Jumeirah Village Triangle

The tender covers infrastructure services relocation, shoring works and excavation at Al Khail Avenue.

Five Minutes With… Abdulkarim Hannawi, CEO, Abela & Co

Abela is looking to expand its F&B chains Sandella’s Flatbread Café and Bean There across the UAE and Qatar.

Interview: Johnson&Johnson’s Pharma Ambitions

Battling Ebola, solving the GCC’s diabetes epidemic, and finding a cure for cancer are just some of the ambitions of Johnson & Johnson’s worldwide pharma chairman Joaquin Duato.

The War For Talent: The Ugly Side Of UAE’s Healthcare Boom

With a number of hospitals and clinics starting up in the GCC, the war for medical talent has begun.

Emirates NBD Bond May Signal More Euro Issues From Gulf

Market conditions may have shifted so far in favour of euro issuance that Gulf borrowers may leave their comfort zone and start to follow a shift towards the euro.

Thales Eyes Local Mega Rail Deals In Gulf

The firm is bidding for the second phase of Etihad Rail project, a senior official said.

Emaar Foundation, Awqaf Launch Dhs25m Residential Project

Rental returns from the eight-storey tower in Al Warqa will be allocated to the Al Noor centre in Dubai.

Qatar’s CBQ Shareholders Approve Up To $1bn In Capital Instruments

The annual general meeting of the lender gave approval for the move in accordance with Basel capital requirements.

Bring Your Smile On International Happiness Day

Jeanette Teh shares her tips to encourage happiness in the work place in the buildup to the International Day of Happiness.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Drop As U.S. Oil Hits 6-Year Low

Dubai’s index fell 3.6 per cent by Wednesday’s close to a 10-week low of 3,408 points.