UAE Not Pressured To Issue Bonds

The country has adequate financial resources to bridge its budget gap, a senior minister has said.

Four Seasons To Open Dubai Resort

The Canadian hotel operator announced that it will open its first resort in Dubai by mid-2014.

ENOC Unit Gets $100m Financing

The amount will be partly used to construct a fuel pipeline from Jebel Ali to the Dubai Airport.

DSI Wins Dhs96m Oman Deals

UAE contractor Drake & Scull International has secured a series of MEP contracts in Oman.

Top MENA Picks For Retailers

The UAE ranks highest in the region for global retail expansion, says a report by A.T. Kearney.

Qtel Announces New Group COO

The Qatar-based telecommunications firm promotes Ahmed Al-Derbesti to chief operating officer.

Kuwait Suspends Parliament

Kuwait’s ruler has suspended the parliament for one month amidst rising political tension in the country.

Bahrain Plans Bond Roadshows

The Gulf state is starting investor meetings this week for a planned dollar-denominated bond issue.

Dubai’s Tamweel Eyes Sukuk Issue

The Islamic mortgage lender picks ADCB, Emirates NBD and UBS for meetings on asset-backed Sukuk.

Emirates Repays $550m Sukuk

The Dubai-based airline announced that it has repaid its Islamic bond on maturity date.

KSA Seeks Crown Prince Successor

Crown Prince Nayef’s funeral was attended by members of the al-Saud ruling family and heads of Arab states.

Saudi Crown Prince Nayef Dies

Heir to the throne Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud has passed away outside the Kingdom.

Dubai Deflation Eases In May

Deflation in the emirate reduced to 1.2 per cent last month, mainly driven by a weak housing market.

DIFC Unit Repays $1.25bn Sukuk

DIFC Investments raised money through a syndicated facility to help repay the Islamic bond.

UAE Needs 13,000 Doctors By 2014

The country has begun an urgent recruitment drive to source thousands of new doctors.

Electrical Fault Caused Qatar Fire

The deadly blaze in a shopping mall in Doha last month killed 19 people, including 13 children.

Kuwait To Invest $150m In Asian IPO

Kuwait Investment Authority is reportedly planning to invest in Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare’s $2 billion IPO.

Bahrain Mulls Social Media Law

Officials say new laws are needed to prevent misuse of social networking tools in the country.

Dubai Retailers In Chinese Push

Luxury retailers in the emirate are hiring Cantonese and Mandarin speaking staff to cater to Chinese visitors.

Emirates To Repay $550m Bond

Dubai’s flagship airline will not refinance the sukuk and is expecting to repay the amount in full.

Tenancy Contract Must For UAE Visa

Officials have confirmed that expatriate residents need to provide tenancy contracts and utility bills to renew visas.

Camel Milk Up 20% Per Year

Camelicious’ umbrella company has revealed huge growth in sales since its inception.

JAFZA Prices $650m Sukuk

The seven-year Islamic bond was launched at a profit rate of seven per cent, arranging banks said.

Emirates On Recruitment Drive

Flagship airline group seeks to recruit more nationals and promote Emiratis into management roles.

Saudi Eyes Joint Grid With Turkey

The Kingdom’s cabinet has approved authorities to hold discussions with Turkey for a joint electricity grid.

Kuwait’s Index At Four Month Low

Political uncertainty has resulted in economic uncertainty for the country as markets drop.

Vote On Bahrain’s Triple Bank Merger

Capivest, Elaf Bank and Capital Management House are in talks to form one new bank with larger assets.

Kuwait’s Social Minister Quits

Ahmed al-Rujaib steps down from social affairs and labour post just one month after finance minister left.

New UAE Stock Ownership Rules

The market regulator has implemented new rules on stock ownership in a bid for greater transparency.

Brent Prices Drop Below $97

Concerns about the Eurozone debt crisis pushed crude oil prices towards its lowest so far this year on Tuesday.