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Saudi’s Alkhabeer Sets Sights On An IPO

The Jeddah-based firm held SAR2.49 billion ($664 million) in assets under management at the end of 2013.

UAE’s ADNOC Raises February Crude Prices

ADNOC said on Wednesday it raised benchmark Murban crude prices to $56.55 per barrel, up $10.15 from the previous month.

Egypt, Arabtec To Resume Talks On Housing Project -Source

The two sides agreed terms late last month, but the contract which Arabtec subsequently received included less attractive terms for the company.

UAE Among Most Popular Global MICE Destinations In 2014 – Study

New visa exemptions and more routes from Emirates helped the country become a popular incentive destination.

Nshama’s Mega Project Signs On Vida Hotel And Serviced Residences

Vida Town Square Dubai will have about 180 rooms and serviced residences and will overlook the central park of the development, which is the size of 16 football fields.

Abu Dhabi Reports 48% Rise In Cruise Tourists

The emirate’s 2014/2015 cruise season has 94 confirmed vessel calls, up from 75 in the previous season.

Sharjah Islamic Bank To Meet Investors For Potential Sukuk

The bank has picked Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Hilal Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, HSBC, KFH Investment and Standard Chartered to arrange the sukuk sale.

UAE Firms See Global Fiscal Crises As Biggest Risk To Business- Survey

Falling oil prices and an imminent liquidity crisis are the other top risks that UAE executives fear might impact their local operations.

Egypt Got $23bn In Aid From Saudi, UAE And Kuwait In 18 Months

Investment Minister Ashraf Salman said the aid included oil shipments, cash grants and deposits in Egypt’s central bank.

Emirates To Launch Daily Service To Bali From June

The new non-stop service will begin from June 3, with Bali becoming Emirates’ 148th global destination.

UAE Lender NBAD Has No Capital-Boosting Bond Plans – CEO

A number of Gulf-based banks have issued, or are planning to issue, Tier 1 bonds or sukuk, including Dubai Islamic Bank and Doha Bank.

Four Seasons Bahrain Officially Opens

Luxury operator’s arrival further stokes competition in the Kingdom’s five-star sphere

Abu Dhabi’s NBAD Says Not Interested In Citi’s Egypt Assets

The bank’s CEO said that the lender is targeting organic growth in the country and globally.

Eiffel Management Buys Out DIB’s Stake In Emirates REIT

Following the deal, Eiffel Management will own 100 per cent of REIT manager’s total issued share capital.

Hilton Signs Up Three More Garden Inns

Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Jadaf becomes the brand’s fourth Dubai project

Five Minutes With… Sam Alawiye, CEO, GreenParking

A major challenge in the region is extreme climate and weather conditions, says Alawiye.

Five Minutes With… Lina Kouatly, MD, Lunatus Marketing & Consulting

Over the counter medications are one of the biggest growth areas for medical marketing firms such as Lunatus, says Dr Koualty.

Middle East Funds Increasingly Bullish On Saudi Arabian Equities

Saudi Arabia plans to open its stock market to direct investment by foreign institutions in the first half of 2015.

New York-Bound Emirates Flight Turns Back Due To Medical Emergency

The airline has confirmed that the A380 flight made a safe landing at the Dubai Airport.

UAE Regulator Lets Airlines Resume Baghdad Flights After Shooting

Flights will be subject to increased safety and security requirements, the regulator said.

Saudi To Hike April Crude OSPs For Asia, Arab Light

Higher OSPs would come as a vote of confidence by the OPEC kingpin in oil demand recovery.

UAE Court Sentences Six Iranians To Life In Jail Over British Businessman’s Kidnap

Abbas Yazdi, a businessman of Iranian descent who owns a general trading company in Dubai, disappeared in June 2013.

Emirates President Tim Clark Urges US Govt To Ignore Subsidy Claims

He was responding to allegations made by the three largest U.S. airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines.

Qatar’s Hassad Food Eyes Brazilian Sugar, Poultry Assets

Hassad Food, wholly owned by the Qatar Investment Authority, was set up in 2008 to boost the Gulf country’s food security.

Bahrain’s GFH Plans $230m Sukuk Issue In 2015 To Fund Acquisitions

The bank is borrowing from financial markets again as it recovers from a debt restructuring.

Saudi’s Mobily Set To Slash Dividends After Earnings Scandal

Tuesday’s price of SAR35.30 per share means around $13 billion has been wiped off Mobily’s market value since May.

Ex-Apple CEO-Backed Obi Mobiles Says Has 4.3% UAE Marketshare

The brand launched in the UAE six months ago and its current portfolio includes eight smartphone models.

Emaar Launches Residential Project ‘Acacia At Park Heights’ In MBR City

The development features 479 residences and is located within Dubai Hills Estate.

UAE’s Abraaj Group Buys Stake In Turkish Online Retailer Hepsiburada

No purchase price or stake size was disclosed.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Stall As Oil Gives Up Gains

Dubai’s stock index fell 0.8 per cent as most stocks declined.