Emirates’ Long Haul Business Model Pushes Down Costs – CAPA

The Dubai-based airline sees lower unit costs compared to European carriers because of its business model, says a report from Centre for Aviation.

Dubai’s Coffee Shops Rated ‘Most Consumer Friendly’

Dubai’s retail units were assessed based on their efficiency in complaints resolution, fair pricing policies and customer opinions.

Dubai’s Deyaar To Allow Up To 25% Foreign Ownership

At present, nationals from GCC countries can own up to 49 per cent of Deyaar’s shares while foreigners from outside the GCC have been prohibited.

William ‘Bill’ Duff, Sheikh Rashid’s Financial Advisor, Dies

The British expatriate aged 92 died of natural causes in Dubai.

Dubai Remains Bullish; Global Mkts Support

Emaar Properties is expected to report its earnings in the coming days.

Six New Tenants For Qatar’s London Shard

Restaurants Oblix, Aqua Shard and Hutong moved into the tower last summer.

Moving World Cup From Qatar Counter-Productive, Says Zwanziger

Qatar has been under fire for its treatment of migrant workers in the construction industry.

India Regulator Issues Notice To Etihad On Jet Deal

The Abu Dhabi carrier may have to make a tender offer to buy the entire 25 per cent public holding in Jet.

Qatar: A Stellar Performer In Banking

Qatar’s banking sector continues to maintain strong growth with player seeking oppotunities in the GCC and internationally.

Kuwait’s Takaful Firms Struggle In Crowded Market

Gross takaful contributions in Kuwait grew an estimated 4.3 per cent in 2012 after 4.5 per cent in 2011.

Bahrain: Banking On Consolidation

The global financial crisis and political instability dented Bahrain’s banking sector but will a recent wave of M&A activity burn around its fortunes?

Kuwait Faces Citizens’ Ire As It Eyes Cut In Lavish Subsidies

Spending at the current rate could outpace Kuwait’s revenues as early as 2017-18, the International Monetary Fund has warned.

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Dubai’s Empower $600m Acquisition Loan Starts Syndication -Sources

The loan, which was initially provided by four banks, is now being offered to other lenders interested in joining the deal, according to sources.

Sports Law Practice To ‘Thrive’ In The Gulf

With a rising Middle Eastern investor interest in sports ventures, sports law practice will thrive in the Gulf, says an expert.

No Oil, But A Phosphate Future For Saudi Desert Outpost

Waad al-Shimal, a joint venture between Maaden, SABIC and US phosphate and potash producer Mosaic, is a massive new project coming up in the far north of Saudi.

Dubai’s Drake And Scull Profit Rises 61% In 2013

The contractor said that its revenues reached Dhs4.9 billion last year, growing by 47 per cent from 2012.

REVEALED: 10 Best Places To Work In The UAE

Logistics firm DHL tops the list in 2014, followed by Microsoft, as ranked by Great Place to Work Institute UAE.

Oman May Sell Assets, Borrow Abroad If Oil Prices Drop

Oman relies on oil and gas for 87 per cent of its budget revenue.

EU Approves Amendment To Exempt UAE Citizens From Schengen Visa

UAE officials say procedures for exemption are almost complete.

Dubai Ruler Cleared By Report Into Horse Racing Doping Scandal

A report by Lord Stevens, the former Metropolitan Police chief commissioner, cleared Sheikh Mohammed of any wrongdoing.

Zain Bahrain To Launch Stock Flotation By End June

The telecoms firm has applied to Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce for approval to become a public company.

REVEALED: Saudi Arabia’s Most Powerful Arabs

Aziza Al Yousef, the female driving ban opponent, makes the top five most powerful Saudi Arabs.

Aluminium Bahrain Q4 Net Income Drops 74%

Aluminium Bahrain’s net income for the final three months of 2013 was 13.7 million dinars ($36.3 million).

UAE’s ENEC Gets Additional Approval For Nuclear Plants

The approval will help ensure that the units remain on schedule for commercial operations in 2019 and 2020 respectively.

ADNOC Slashes LPG Cylinder Prices In Northern Emirates

ADNOC has reduced the gas prices for the second time in two months.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Refinance $2.2bn Debt This Year

The Abu Dhabi property firm is open to bank loans as well as bonds, according to the firm’s CFO.

RAK Properties Announces Dhs151m Profit In 2013

RAK Properties has said that the company is expecting a stronger performance in 2014.

Omantel Q4 Profit Up 13% Despite Revenue Drop

Expenses for the quarter, which include wages, interconnection costs and roaming charges, reduced by 2.7 per cent.

Qatar Airways Expects To Receive First A350s Early

The Doha-based carrier has 43 A350-900s and 37 A350-1000s on its order books.

Dubai’s DAE Leasing Firm Orders 20 Aircraft For Nearly $1bn

The order by DAE for 20 ATR 72-600s and options for 20 additional ones will see delivery between 2015 and 2018.