Dubai’s DIFC Sees 16% Rise In Employees

Around 14,000 people are now employed in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Saudi’s Amwal Sells Stake In Education Group

Investment firm Amwal AlKhaleej says it has exited its investment in Saudi’s Al Rowad Education Group for a “very high return.”

Qatar Telecom Close To Clinching $1bn Loan

Qtel plans to use the amount to fund general business operations, sources said.

Dubai Retailer MAF Posts 10% Rise In 2012 Revenue

The company, which is expanding rapidly, aims bid for Egypt supermarket chain Metro in the first quarter of 2013.

UAE Mortgage Firm Tamweel Sees 11.3% Drop In Q4 Net Profit

The firm is currently in the process of a complete takeover by Dubai Islamic Bank.

Mortgage Caps Not Yet Imposed In UAE, Confirms Central Bank

Th central bank says it will consult commercial banks in the UAE before issuing a new ruling on lending.

Aldar, Sorouh Merger “Positive” For Market – Expert

The Abu Dhabi- based real estate developers are merging to form a new entity with Dhs47 billion in assets.

Audi Plans To Double Middle East Sales by 2020

German luxury car maker hopes to sell 20,000 vehicles per year by 2020.

Saudi Urges 50% Rise In Capital For Arab Lender

Kuwait-based Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development has a capital base of around KWD2 billion.

Dubai Eyes New Sukuk Issue, May Raise Over $1bn

The government has mandated four banks to arrange the Islamic bond, according to sources.

Zain Saudi Q4 Net Loss Narrows By 4%

The mobile company reported a new loss of SAR443 million in the fourth quarter of the year.

Saudi Telecom Q4 Profit Falls 79% On One-Off Charges

The telecoms operator faced one-off charges related to affiliates in South Africa and India.

Dubai’s Residential Rents Rise 16% In 2012

The emirate’s property market posted a strong recovery in 2012 with upward trends for sales and leasing, says CBRE report.

Top Trends For UAE Real Estate In 2013

Property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle outlines the key factors that will impact the UAE’s property market this year.

Etihad Signs ‘Multimillion Dollar Deal’ With Sydney Opera House

Abu Dhabi airline become the cultural icon’s exclusive international airline partner

Kingdom Holding Q4 Net Profit Rises 11.6%

The Saudi conglomerate owned by billionaire Prince Alwaleed made a net profit of $55.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar, Sorouh Announce Merger

Sorouh will be dissolved as part of the merger, and the new entity, called Aldar Sorouh Properties, will have over $47 billion in assets.

UAE Central Bank Will Not Impose Mortgage Caps – Report

The central bank governor has reportedly claimed that the new rules are not imminent.

Saudi’s Maaden Q4 Net Profit Up 45%

The mining company attributed the increase to the beginning of commercial production of ammonia and DAP

Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways Raises Capital By 74%

The airline increased its capital through a share issue which was 2.25 times oversubscribed.

UAE’s Aldar, Sorouh Boards Approve Merger

The Abu Dhabi-based property developers will merge through a share swap, according to sources.

Emirates Backs Dubai’s World Expo 2020 Bid

The airline operates the largest A380 fleet globally and will be “a powerful tool” to further Dubai’s bid.

Exclusive: A Day In The Life Of Prince Alwaleed

In an exclusive interview, the Arab region’s richest businessman reveals to Gulf Business what time he wakes up and what he likes to read.

Exclusive: Masdar Eyes Investment In South Africa

South African energy minister says Abu Dhabi- based Masdar has expressed interest in the African nation’s renewable energy programme.

National Bank Of Oman Q4 Profit Jumps 48%

Full-year 2012 profits stood at OMR40.7 million, up 19 per cent compared to 2011.

Saudi Electricity Co Q4 Net Loss Widens On Costs

The company made a net loss of SAR1.09 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012, compared to a loss of SAR514 million in Q4 2011.

Saudi’s Mohammad Al Mojil To Sue For Over $100m

The construction firm plans legal action against the Saudi unit of Britain’s Petrofac, Saudi Binladin Group and SK Engineering and Construction.

Saudi’s Almarai Q4 Net Profit Up 29%, Beats Forecasts

The dairy and food producer made a net profit of SAR369 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Emaar Launches Serviced Apartments In Downtown Dubai

The 55-level development includes 280 residences and is part of the Dubai Mall expansion project.

Flydubai Flies On CIS Growth

More than 40 per cent of flydubai’s new routes last year concentrated on CIS and Central and Eastern Europe destinations.