Saudi Could Face Higher Unemployment – IMF

The Kingdom’s private sector may be unable to accommodate all the Saudi nationals who are unemployed.

Oman’s Bank Nizwa Obtains Investment Banking Licence

The lender, Oman’s first full-fledged Islamic bank, launched operations in January.

Awarding World Cup To Qatar Was “Blatant Mistake”- FIFA Exec

FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger said staging the tournament in winter is a big problem.

Saudi Dairy Firm Almarai Eyes Hybrid Sukuk

The offering, which is not imminent, is likely to be denominated in Saudi riyals.

Kuwait’s Global Says Completes $1.7bn Restructuring

Under the deal, Global separated its core fee business from other parts of the company.

Work On Nakheel’s World Could Start By 2014 – Chairman

The Dubai developer says it has started receiving fresh interest from investors for the stalled development.

Toyota SUV Sales Record Strong Gulf Growth

Land Cruiser leads the sales in the SUV category while Prado and Rav4 also has recorded considerable growth in H1 2013.

Jet-Etihad Deal Hits Another Roadblock

The Indian capital markets watchdog has expressed reservations that the control of Jet stands the chance of passing into foreign hands post the deal.

First Gulf Bank Reports 15% Rise In Q2 Net Profit

The lender is rapidly diversifying its presence, both domestically and internationally.

Revealed: Top 10 Indians Who Shaped The UAE

Prominent Indians have influenced and enriched the everyday lives of people in the UAE over time.

Qatar Concerned Over Continued Bloodshed In Egypt

At least nine people have died in clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted president Mohamed Mursi.

Sultan Of Oman Pardons People Jailed For 2011 Protests

According to reports, those pardoned include 14 people serving prison sentences ranging from 30 months to five years.

Bahrain’s Housing Projects Help Revive Economy

The Gulf state is slowly recovering from the costs of political unrest with strong government-backed spending on housing projects.

National Bank Of Abu Dhabi H1 Profit Up 25.6%

The UAE’s largest lender made a net profit of Dhs2.6 billion in the first half of the year, on the back on increased revenues.

Qatari Lender CBQ Posts 5.6% Drop In Q2 Profit

The bank attributed the fall in profit to a provision against a domestic real estate loan.

Kuwait’s NBK Reports 19% Rise In Q2 Profit, Misses Estimates

National Bank of Kuwait posted a net profit of $165.7 million in the second quarter of the year.

UAE’s Mobile Service Revenues Hit Dhs20.4bn In 2012

With one of the highest mobile penetration rates in the world, the UAE recorded strong growth in the telecoms sector last year.

Etisalat In Exclusive Talks With Vivendi For Maroc Tel Stake

The UAE telecoms operator is planning to buy the French firm’s 53 per cent stake in Maroc Telecom for 4.2 billion euros.

Al Jazeera America Appoints ABC News’ Kate O’Brian As President

The network is due to launch on August 20.

Dubai’s Debt Wall Still Looming?

As Dubai inspires growing investor confidence, its debt problems remain a cause for concern.

Dubai Pardons Norwegian Woman Convicted After Reporting Rape

Marte Deborah Dalelv, 24, had been awaiting an appeal hearing of her 16-month sentence.

Abu Dhabi Property Prices Up 5% In Q2 2013

The residential sales market continued to grow due to UAE’s safe haven status while rents stabilised after a growth spurt in Q2 2013.

Dubai’s Emirates NBD Beats Forecasts As Q2 Profits Surge 50%

The lender made a net profit of Dhs972 million in the three months to June 30.

UAE Thwarts Cyber Attacks Targeting Government Sites

The cyber attacks reportedly originated from Egypt.

Dubai’s Aramex Q2 Net Profit Rises 12%

The performance of the logistics firm was boosted by growth in core Gulf and African markets.

Dubai Islamic Bank Reshuffles Management, Appoints New CEO

Adnan Chilwan, who was previously deputy CEO at the bank, replaces Abdullah Al Hamli as the new chief executive.

Nasdaq Dubai Appoints Hamed Ali As CEO

Ali has held the role of acting CEO since August 2012 following the departure of previous CEO Jeff Singer.

Majority Of UAE Residents Claim To Be Stressed But Happy

Increased cost of living and work-related issues are the main reasons causing stress, finds survey.

Dubai Consumer Complaints Rise Sharply In H1 2013

The services sector, along with the electronics sector, accounted for over half the increases in consumer complaints this year.

Egypt Gets $2bn Saudi Payment To Fix Crumbling Finances

The funds from the KIngdom were given in the form of a five-year interest-free deposit at Egypt’s central bank.