Saudi Telecom CEO Khaled al-Ghoneim Resigns

Ghoneim, who was appointed CEO in June 2012 is the latest STC senior management executive to quit.

Qatar Seeks Partners for $12.1bn Marks & Spencer bid

Qatar Investment Authority has reportedly approached several large private equity houses to jointly bid for British retailer Marks & Spencer.

Small Gas Leak Near Kuwait’s Burgan Field Controlled

Kuwait Oil Company said no one was injured by the gas leak.

Saudi Electricity Picks Banks For Dollar Sukuk Sale

Saudi Electric last tapped the international bond market in March 2012 with a $1.75 billion two-part Sukuk.

Saudi Aramco, Dow Petchem JV Launches Islamic Bond Offering

The Sukuk forms part of a $12.5 billion debt package currently being raised to fund the construction of a $20 billion petrochemical complex.

Dubai’s First Al-Sufouh Tram To Arrive In December

About 52 per cent of the overall project has been completed so far, say officials.

UAE Central Bank Orders Speedy Mortgage Review

The central bank has previously backed off from enforcing regulations after complaints from the banks.

Saudi Cleric Issues Rare Warning In Call For Reform

Sheikh Salman al-Awdah has expressed his concerns in an open letter on Twitter.

Qatar’s Ooredoo In Loan Talks For Maroc Tel Bid

The Qatari firm is in talks with around 9-10 banks about committed financing for a bid.

Bahrain Crown Prince Must Prove Himself By Actions – Wefaq

Sheikh Ali Salman, leader of the Shi’ite-led group al-Wefaq, says he welcomed Crown Prince Salman al-Khalifa’s appointment.

How To Set Up A Pension Fund In The UAE

Start saving for your future as soon as you begin earning, advises Jahangir Aka, head of SEI Investments Middle East.

Locals Venture Into Business In Changing UAE

Is the government finally succeeding in persuading a significant number of local citizens to start their own firms?

UAE’s Dana Gas Sukuk Restructuring Vote Postponed To March 21

Abu Dhabi-listed energy company Dana missed repayment of its $920 million sukuk that matured in October last year.

Dubai Lynx Awards 2013 Announced

Y&R Dubai bags agency of the year award for the third year in a row.

Emirati Female Entrepreneurs On The Rise

Men still 2.8 times more likely to start a business in MENA as the UAE ranks 22nd on a global survey for ease of setting up a company.

Bahrain Central Bank Sees 4% GDP Growth

The forecast is lower than the Economic Development Board’s prediction last month of 6.2 per cent for 2013.

UAE Central Bank Says Discount Window On Track

Last September the central bank announced it would develop its monetary policy framework enabling banks to borrow intra-day and overnight funds.

Sheraton Dubai Creek To Close For Upgrade

The renovation will start on July 8 and is expected to take up to 10 months.

UAE Central Bank Says Will Enforce Curbs On Risk

The regulator is looking to implement previously issued rules and policies.

Dubai Islamic Launches $1bn Tier 1 Sukuk

Arranging banks said order books totalled $14 billion, indicating massive demand for the deal.

Societe Generale’s Egypt Arm Net Income Up 3%

Last month Egypt’s financial regulator approved an offer by Qatar National Bank for NSGB.

Saudi Executes Seven For Armed Robbery

The seven men were sentenced to death in 2009 for a crime committed in 2006.

Broker FIS Says Relocating Ship Futures To Dubai

Managing director John Banaszkiewicz says the broker will take advantage of Dubai’s proximity to Asia.

15th Case Of Deadly New Virus Confirmed In Saudi Arabia

NCoV is from the same family of viruses as SARS, which first emerged in Asia in 2003.

Thousands Of South Asian Workers Strike At Oman Airport

Workers are demanding better safety conditions after a worker died in an accident on Monday.

Abu Dhabi In Nearly $7bn Oil Investment In Malaysia

The emirate has signed an agreement for a petroleum storage facility in Malaysia’s Johor state.

UAE Announces Cabinet Reshuffle; Replaces Energy Minister

The cabinet reshuffle includes four new ministers and one new ministry.

Emirates Sends A380 Signal To Mauritius

Special service marks island’s 45th anniversary of independence – and serves as a capacity-raising hint from the airline

UAE Consumer Confidence Lowest In The GCC

The country scored much lower than the other Gulf states on the latest MasterCard Index of Consumer Confidence.

Dubai’s Arabtec To Buy Rest Of Target Engineering

The construction firm already has 60 per cent stake in Target, an oil and gas construction business.