Average food and beverage prices rose sharply during the period, according to official statistics.
Saudi’s GACA says new international airline licences will be operational by April next year.
The Kingdom’s oil minister Ali al-Naimi said that an oil price of $100 per barrel would be “great.”
Qatar Investment Authority has reportedly acquired between three to five per cent of oil major Royal Dutch Shell.
Qatar has reportedly mandated five banks to help arrange a new sovereign Islamic bond.
The Emirates’ inflight magazine will produce its June issue from the world’s highest office, at Burj Khalifa.
The emirate is planning a massive advertising campaign in New York’s Times Square to attract more US visitors.
The airline said that despite an increase in revenue, its profit was hit by rising fuel costs and unrest in the region.
The telecoms operator posted a net profit of Dhs333.1 million during the first quarter of the year.
The Bahraini lender’s net profit rose seven per cent during the first quarter of the year to reach $57.4 million.
Prince Alwaleed’s upcoming news channel, Al Arab will also be headquartered in Manama.
The Abu Dhabi investment fund said that a majority of its expenditure will relate to its semiconductor unit ATIC.
The construction firm made a net profit of Dhs84.1 million during the first quarter of the year.
Under the agreement, China State Construction develop real estate projects in Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Rail and DP World have signed an agreement to develop an intermodal rail terminal in Jebel Ali Port.
The Saudi billionaire is looking for returns of 20 to 25 per cent from the investments, he told a German paper.
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) recorded revenues of Dhs69.1 million during the first quarter of the year.
Saudi also has 80 million oil barrels in storage for sudden need, the Kingdom’s oil minister Ali al-Naimi said.
The Kuwaiti telecoms operator made a net profit of $255 million during the first quarter of this year.
UAE’s luxury watch retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has acquired Abu Dhabi-based jewellery chain, Al Manara.
The Gulf carrier reduced its Airbus A350 order, cancelling aircraft worth $2.3 billion at current list prices.
Hotels in the Saudi Arabian city saw average occupancy rates of 81 per cent during the month.
The Gulf states have assured South Korea that they will make-up for any shortfall of oil supply from Iran.
The international hotel operator is planning to add 13,000 new rooms to the region by 2017.
Dubai-based Shuaa Capital reduced losses by 67 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of the year.
Cosmetics and perfume shops in the Kingdom will only be allowed to employ women staff from June 30.
UK defence firm BAE is close to signing a deal to sell up to 30 Hawk aircraft to Saudi Arabia, according to reports.
The low cost carrier recorded a net profit of Dhs49.2 million during the first quarter of the year.
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates will host Prada’s third biggest store worldwide and American pancake house IHOP.
An Arabtec consortium is in final talks for a $3 billion contract to expand Abu Dhabi’s international airport.