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NBAD, FGB merger could lead to 30% cost savings

Executive who oversaw Emirates Bank and National Bank of Dubai merger says cost savings could come through reduced branch networks, less head office space

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Global oil companies cautious ahead of Iran’s licensing round

The licensing round for international oil companies is expected to be launched on Tuesday

Profit at Abu Dhabi's Mubadala climbs 12.4%

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala appoints new CEO for energy portfolio

Ahmed Saeed al-Calily will oversee Mubadala’s energy portfolio, which includes Mubadala Petroleum and Masdar

DP World to build $1bn port in Ecuador

Ports developer wins 50-year concession for multi-purpose project

Qatar awards 2022 stadium contract to Al Balagh, Larsen & Toubro

The stadium is the fifth to be launched by Qatar so far

Al Habtoor Group plays down IPO reports

Yesterday Bloomberg cited the company’s chief executive as saying it had all the necessary documents to go public

Saudi calls on Muslims to sight Ramadan crescent moon on Sunday

The first day of the holy month is expected to begin on Monday

Five minutes with… Linda Abdullah, head of Dubai Medical Tourism Office

Linda Abdullah explains Dubai’s medical tourism ambitions following the launch of the Dubai Health Experience brand

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Saudi considers surprise oil production cap ahead of OPEC meeting

OPEC officials meet in Vienna today

Saudi Binladin Group selling off property, other assets to pay workers

Workers reportedly protested outside Saudi Binladin’s offices again this week following non-payment of their dues

Saudi eyes $15bn of bond sales in 2016, post-Ramadan issue

The kingdom is said to have been encouraged by Qatar’s record issue last week

Shuaa Capital plays down reports of job cuts

Reports earlier this week indicated the bank had laid off 15 per cent of its workforce

Saudi’s Shura Council to discuss allowing women to apply for passports

Currently women in the country need their guardian’s permission to apply for travel documents

UAE reveals private sector working hours for Ramadan

Working hours for private sector workers will be reduced by two hours

Iran denies oil discount rumours

Iran has no plans to freeze oil exports, official says

A meeting of the OPEC exporters’ group, including Iran, is scheduled for June 2

UAE announces public sector working hours during Ramadan

Employees at various ministries and other federal authorities will work from 9am to 2pm

Delta cancels US stadium sponsorship in spat with Qatar Airways

The Qatari carrier hosted a performance by Jennifer Lopez at a stadium in Atlanta last night to celebrate its route launch to the city

Study recommends increasing number of Omanis in leadership roles

The findings of the report by the country’s Youth and Human Resource Committee will be discussed today, according to reports

Will Saudi’s $2 trillion fund have much clout abroad?

Saudi’s new Public Investment Fund is planned to become “the largest fund in the world by far”

Saudi housemaid fees reach $13,300 in the buildup to Ramadan

The black market trade for housemaids flourishes in the buildup to the holy month

The medical cost of our sugar addiction

Sugar is linked to a host of the most serious medical conditions across the world

Addressing the gender gap in leadership

Can we realistically wait over a century until governments, businesses and other organisations get the full benefit of equal leadership by men and women?

Saudi builder Binladin terminates 50,000 jobs – newspaper

The company employs 200,000 people, according to its LinkedIn page

Unravelling advertising trends in the television industry

Sachin Gokhale reveals how trends in the television industry might play out in the coming months

Ooredoo Kuwait reports surge in Q1 net profit

Telecommunications operator reports a rise of more than 350 per cent, hitting $33.84m in the first quarter of 2016

Kuwait public sector to cut “unnecessary” expats

Kuwaiti oil and gas workers strike on course for Sunday, says union leader

The country’s acting oil minister had said negotiations were underway to avert the strike

Emirates orders two additional Airbus A380s for delivery in 2017

The airline currently operates the world’s largest fleet of the A380

Dubai ranks high among world’s top 10 busiest airports in 2015

The emirate moved up three spots to rank third globally

Middle East leaders named in Panama papers leak

Documents leaked from a Panama law firm show secret dealings of the rich and powerful

Weekly ticket on $23bn Riyadh Metro to cost just $6.67

Weekly ticket on $23bn Riyadh Metro to cost just $6.67

The project is scheduled for completion in 2019