US Judge Narrows Masreq Claims Versus ING Over Investment Losses

Dubai-based Mashreq alleged ING Groep NV lost over $40 million of its money by investing it in “toxic” securities.

UAE’s First Gulf Bank Acquires 100% Stake In Islamic Finance Firm

FGB raised its ownership from 40 per cent to 100 per cent in Aseel Islamic Finance

Dubai World Central Starts Passenger Flights

European low-cost carrier starts four new services this week, projecting Dubai into the realm of two-airport cities

Saudi Women Break Driving Ban, Defying Warnings

Organisers of the campaign say their call for women to drive on Saturday was not a political protest

UAE Signs $4.9bn Aid Package To Egypt

Over $1 billion of the money pledged will go to supply Egypt with fuel

UAE’s Local Banks Aggressively Grab Market Share

Local banks have been quick to lend more and offer more sophisticated services as international banks nurse lingering wounds.

Saudi Arabia Warns Of Shift Away From US Over Syria, Iran

The United States and Saudi Arabia have been allies since the Kingdom was declared in 1932.

Abu Dhabi Energy Fund IPIC Repays $2bn Acquisition Loan

IPIC has interests in a number of European-based companies, including Spain’s CEPSA and Austrian oil group OMV.

Emaar Posts 50% Q3 Profit Jump

Emaar made Dhs581 million in the quarter ending September 30 compared with Dhs387 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

GCC Must Slash Energy Consumption – Oman Minister

Officials have called for a collective effort from GCC countries to curb their energy subsidies.

Dubai Taxi Corporation Launches Windows 8 Mobile App

The new app is designed to help users who suffer from hearing disabilities.

Dubai Business Confidence Soars On Expo Hopes

Dubai’s business confidence is at a record high as the announcement of the Expo 2020 host city nears.

Emirates Receives 10th Boeing 777 Freighter

The Skycargo division will move its operations to Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport in May

Dubai’s Emirates NBD Q3 Net Profit Trimmed By Provisions Spike

The lender made a net profit of Dhs775 million in the three months to September, up 21 per cent from Q3 2012.

Dubai’s New Property Rules Reduce Risks For UAE Banks

Despite signs of economic improvement, banks are still dealing with asset quality problems from the 2008 crisis, says Fitch

Emarat Cancels Jet Fuel Tender, To Buy Via Private Talks

The fuel retailer cancelled a tender seeking 90,000 tonnes of jet fuel for November to December delivery

Dubai’s Arabtec Wins $53m Deal To Complete Palm Island Hotel

Arabtec will build two mixed-use towers for the 332-room Tiara Hotel on Palm Jumeirah

Qatari Emir’s Daughter Tops Global Art Power List

Sheikha al-Mayassa al-Thani, who heads the Qatar Museums Authority, was chosen for her willingness to spend at a rate estimated to be $1 billion a year.

Emirates Aims To Fly 70 Million Passengers In 2020

The airline will be the largest carrier on the planet by international passenger traffic, says president, Tim Clark.

World Trade Center Mall Opens In Abu Dhabi

The new mall features 160 shops, over 20 dining outlets and an eight-screen cinema.

Gulf Air To Fly To Dubai World Central From December

Gulf Air hopes its new daily evening service will appeal to ‘new Dubai’ residents

Etihad Raising Colombo To Double Daily Flights

New service to provide more flexibility and better connectivity for passengers

Gulf Funds May Take Stake In EDF’s UK Nuclear Project

French utility EDF is spending $26 billion to build two nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in the UK

UAE Firms To Increase Wages By 5.2% In 2013

According to a Mercer survey, the UAE’s above global average pay rise is a long running trend in the region.

Qatar National Bank To Sell Dual-Tranche Bond

QNB will issue three-year floating rate notes

Dubai Ruler Promotes Essa Kazim To Dubai Financial Market Chairman

Kazim, currently CEO of DFM, replaces veteran banker Abduljalil Yousuf Darwish

Exclusive Interview: Reem Al Hashimy, MD Of Dubai’s Expo 2020 Bid

HE Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and managing director of the Dubai World Expo 2020 Bid Committee, reveals her hopes and fears in the bid for the largest trade show on earth.

Dubai’s 13MW Solar Power Plant Goes Live

The plant, which will generate around 24 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year, is the region’s largest photovoltaic facility.

UAE Telco Du Appoints New CFO

Amer Kazim will replace longstanding incumbent Mark Shuttleworth.

Dubai Holding Unit Sees Telecom Stake Sales In “Few Months”

Emirates International Telecommunications is seeking to sell its 35 per cent stake in Tunisie Telecom and 26 per cent stake in Axiom Telecom.