Saudi’s SABIC Posts 11.3% Rise In Q4 Net Profit

The petrochemicals producer said it enjoyed stronger sales and higher prices in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Photos: World First Attractions At Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld

Abu Dhabi’s new water theme park will offer never-before-seen rides and thrills when it opens next week.

QE2 To Be Converted Into Asia-Based Floating Hotel

The Dubai-based cruise liner will be renovated into a 500-room luxury hotel.

UAE’s Etisalat Eyeing Vivendi’s Maroc Telecom Stake

Etisalat has submitted interest in buying the 53 per cent stake in Morocco’s Maroc Telecom, valued at around $5.8 billion.

Pictures: Eco-Friendly Cars Of The Future

Gulf Business spotted a number of innovative cars and motorcycles at this year’s World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

UAE Economy Grew Around 4% In 2012, Seen Steady In 2013

The Gulf state posted a GDP growth of 4.2 per cent in 2011.

Vodafone Qatar Reports Narrowing Q3 Loss

A 26 per cent rise in customers helps the operator trim its losses.

Exclusive Video: Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Underway

VIDEO: Golf Digest Middle East editor Robbie Greenfield reflects on a mouth-watering contest between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Saudi’s Samba Q4 Profit Drops 7.8%

The bank’s net profit fell to 869 million riyals compared to forecasts of 1.1 billion.

Currency Crisis Won’t Stop Qatar’s Soc Gen Buy

The Gulf bank is buying a 77 per cent stake in National Societe Generale Bank.

Gulf Air Targets 24% Cost Savings In 2013

MENA region to be core focus of new strategy and the aim is for Bahraini businesses to forge closer links with regional markets.

UAE Banks To Propose New Mortgage Cap

The central bank is believed to be cooperating with the EBA on the plan.

Frank Rijkaard Sacked As Saudi Arabia Coach

The national side has terminated the Dutchman’s contract after a disappointing Gulf Cup of Nations.

Exclusive: CEO Of Abu Dhabi Ports Talks Phase One

Tony Douglas, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Company, reports on delivering phase one of the capital’s most ambitious project to date.

UAE Sees No Need To Reduce Oil Output

The UAE produced around 2.60 million bpd of crude in December and November last year.

Gulf Airports Warned Over Security Threats

Regional airports were warned today to remain vigilant from ever-present security threats.

Dubai’s Amlak In $1.9bn Debt Talks

The mortgage lender is in talks with a creditor committee and Dubai’s largest banks.

Emaar Says No Plans To Spin Off Malls

The Dubai developer has denied reports it is planning to list its malls business.

Saudi Arabia Sets Deadline For Telecoms Licence Bids

The Kingdom will be only the second country in the GCC to permit MVNOs.

Saudi Clerics Protest Against Shura Woman

The protest came after King Abdullah appointed 30 women to the Shura Council.

Oman Mulls Hiring Of Expatriate Workers

The Council of Ministers wants to identify the type of businesses that Omanis should be encouraged to set up.

Qatar Airways Denies Talks To Buy SpiceJet Stake

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker says the carrier has no plans to acquire stakes in any Indian airlines.

Palm Jumeirah Dubai’s Preferred Place To Live

Emirates Hills comes joint top with the Palm in poll by local property portal.

Dubai Airport Freezone Sees Revenues Rise 26%

A new AED300 million project underway includes seven floors of new offices for international organisations

Etihad Starting Amsterdam Flights

Abu Dhabi airline’s arrival in May will help boost Netherlands-UAE trade links, currently valued at $3.6 billion

Bahrain’s Investcorp sells CCC Information Services

Investcorp sold the insurance industry software provider to US-headquartered Leonard Green & Partners.

Emirates Airline President – “Oil Prices Spiked By Greed”

Tim Clark tells Gulf Business the airline industry will continue to face problems in 2013.

UAE’s Abraaj Group Sells Thai Hospital Stake

Abraaj sold its stake in Vejthani to KPJ Healthcare for an undisclosed sum.

Exclusive: Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding Plans New Digital Acquisition

Saudi-based Kingdom Holding Company, which owns a stake in Twitter, is planning a new digital acquisition, its chairman tells Gulf Business in an exclusive interview.

Saudi British Bank Q4 Net Profit Up 24.4%

The lender’s fourth quarter profit rose on higher operating income and a drop in expenses.