Abu Dhabi’s Sorouh Q4 Net profit rises 21%

The property firm, which is in the midst of a merger with Aldar, posted a net profit of Dhs118.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Emirates NBD Sees Q4 Net Profit More Than Triple To $170m

The lender’s profits rose on lower impairments and increased non interest income.

BlackBerry’s BB Z10 To Launch On Feb 10 In UAE

The new touch screen smartphone will be priced at Dhs2,599 in retail stores.

Exclusive Video: Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview

Golf Digest Middle East editor Robbie Greenfield with interviews and analysis on the historic tournament.

UAE’s NBAD Eyes Overseas For Growth

Earnings from international clients rose four per cent in 2012.

BlackBerry Launches New BB10

Simultaneous launches took place around the world including in Dubai.

Dubai Property Prices Record 30% Growth In 2012

The most significant price rise was seen in villas located in premier locations, finds new report.

Saudi’s Kingdom Holding In Islamic Financing Push

The firm, owned by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, has formed a sharia board to raise more of its funds through Islamic finance.

Tamweel Repays $300m Five-Year Sukuk

Tamweel has been the focus of a full takeover offer by its majority shareholder Dubai Islamic Bank.

BlackBerry 10 Launches Today: Will RIM Survive?

The new range of BlackBerry smartphones are expected to determine the future of Canada-based Research In Motion (RIM).

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Q4 Profit Jumps 32%, Beats Estimates

ADCB’s fourth quarter profit rose on higher net-interest income and lower provisions.

UAE’s First Gulf Bank Q4 Profit Up 12%, Beats Forecast

The lender’s profits were boosted by higher interest income and Islamic financing.

Kuwait Pledges $300m In Syria Aid At Donor Meeting

The UN is seeking up to $1 billion in aid for Syrian refugees outside the country and $500 million for humanitarian work inside the war-torn country.

HSBC’s Oman Unit Sees 62.7% Drop In 2012 Profit

HSBC Bank Oman, formed by a merger of HSBC’s Oman unit and Oman International Bank, made a net profit of OMR5.8 million in 2012.

Bahrain’s Investcorp Reports Massive Rise In H1 Profit

The investment firm’s net profit rose to $39.2 million for the six months ended December 31, up from $5.2 million in the same period a year ago.

High-Profile Islamic Finance Firm Dar Al Istithmar Closes

Most of its staff moved to Khalij Islamic, another investment firm with offices in London and Dubai, says sources.

Saudi’s Maaden Eyes $7bn Finance

The money will fund the Umm Wual phosphate project at Waad Al-Shimal City.

Mubadala In $2bn Refinancing Launch

Banks taking part will also be chosen for future work.

Qatar To Invest $1.34bn In Greek SMEs

The Greek investment scheme is similar to a Qatari plan to invest in Italian companies.

Foreign “Smart Money” Lifts Dubai Stock Exchange To 34-Month High

The Dubai index is buoyed by foreign investors buying into the emirate’s economic recovery.

Abu Dhabi’s NBAD Sees 16.8% Rise In 2012 Profit

National Bank of Abu Dhabi attributed the profit increase to higher investment and interest income.

Bahrain’s Investcorp Eyeing Italy Luxury Brands

The private equity firm said earlier this month that it plans to announce a new deal in early February.

Kuwait Awards $487m Port Contract To Turkey’s STFA

STFA will double the capacity at the port and build a small new one at the Ahmadi refinery.

Bahrain Residential Rents Stabilise In Q4 2012

The residential leasing market in the country is slowly picking up despite political instability, says report.

Qatar Puts Hold On £3bn Chelsea Barracks Plan

The UK economy has given the Gulf state reasons to be concerned about the development.

DP World Sees 2012 Profit In-Line With Forecasts

The port operator posted a 2.4 per cent rise in gross volume from 54.7 million in the previous year.

S&P Revises Bahrain’s Credit Outlook To Stable

Standard & Poor’s has ranked the state as BBB, as has Fitch while Moody’s ranks it Baa1.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Seals $1.4bn Financing For Morocco Plant

The financing for the Jorf Lasfar plant is the largest in over a decade for an international project in Morocco.

Oman Plans To Build $1.5bn Medical Complex

The government-funded project will cover five million square metres and will be built in the Batnah region.

Abu Dhabi Sees Hotel Revenues Rise 6% In 2012

The emirate welcomed over 2.3 million hotel guests last year, up 13 per cent from 2011.