UAE’s ADNOC Says No Timeframe For Decision On Onshore Concession

Nine firms bid for stakes in the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) concession which became available after a 40-year deal expired.

Kuwait’s KUFPEC Looking For Acquisitions Globally -CEO

The company is looking in all regions and did not specify a minimum price level below which the acquisitions would become uneconomic.

Obama, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Discuss Need For Military Equipment

Obama and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan “reaffirmed their mutual commitment to close defense and security cooperation”.

Saudi’s Tasnee To Cut Costs, Revise Contracts After Swinging To Loss

For the first quarter of 2015, Tasnee posted a net loss of SAR332.5 million ($88.7 million).

What To Expect From UAE Real Estate

CBRE Middle East’s MD Nicholas Maclean and head of research Matthew Green, give their insights into the Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets.

Saudi’s Sipchem Q1 Net Profit Up 17.3%, Misses Estimates

Sipchem attributed the increase in quarterly profit to higher production and sales and lower expenses.

Qatar’s Masraf Al Rayan Q1 Profit Rises 18.%, Beats Estimates

Net profit for the three months to March 31 was QAR511 million.

Saudi Border Guard Killed In Yemen – Interior Ministry

Several members of Saudi Arabia’s forces have been killed since the country began its air strikes.

Aldar Launches Three New Residential Projects In Abu Dhabi

The developer launched West Yas and Mayan communities on Yas Island while its third project Meera will be located on Reem Island.

Qatar’s Doha Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 5.2%, Ahead Of Estimates

The lender made a net profit of QAR420.2 million ($115.4 million) during the first quarter of 2015.

Kuwait Studying Proposals To Introduce Same Tax For Local, Foreign Firms

Kuwaiti companies generally do not pay taxes on income, although foreign firms pay a levy on commercial activities.

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Slowdown Expected, Rental Cap Could Be Reintroduced

Low oil prices mean Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is expected to be stable to negative this year, with a new rental cap under consideration.

Union Properties Partners With Naif Al Rajhi Investments For Saudi Projects

Through the deal, a limited liability company specialised in real estate investment and development in Saudi Arabia will be formed.

Oman’s ONIC Holding And Ominvest Say Boards Approve Proposed Merger

The merger will still require approval from the shareholders of both companies, the Capital Market Authority and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Saudi Arabia On Alert Over Possible Oil Or Mall Attack

An interior ministry spokesperson said that all information has been passed on to the security forces, who are on alert.

Foreigners Queue For Opening Of $500bn Saudi Bourse

The move is likely to start the process of incorporating Saudi Arabia into major equity indices by the likes of MSCI, and this could attract as much as $24 billion in foreign capital.

Naimi Says Saudi Oil Production Near Record High In April

Naimi said that oil production in Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter, was “around 10 million” bpd in April.

Saudi’s Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Q4 Net Profit Rises 5.7%

The company made a net profit of SAR201.74 million ($53.79 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Saudi’s Tasnee Swings To Q1 Net Loss

Tasnee made a net loss of SAR332.5 million ($88.7 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Industries Qatar Q1 Net Profit Falls 40%

The company reported a net profit of QAR951 million ($261.2 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Saudi Telecom Q1 Net Profit Rises 4.7%

The firm made a net profit of SAR2.50 billion in the first quarter of 2015.

UAE’s Union National Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 20%

The bank reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of Dhs610.8 million ($166.29 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Kuwait Says Finds Four New Promising Oilfields -KUNA

The grades found in the fields were both light and heavy oil, with preliminary results showing “huge commercial volumes”, KUNA said.

Saudi’s Savola Forecasts Lower Q2 Profit After Q1 Lifted By Unit Sale

Savola said it expected a profit of SAR429 million in the second quarter, according to a bourse statement.

Yemen’s Houthi Leader Accuses Saudi Arabia Of Seeking To Invade

Saudi Arabia’s goal is “the invasion of this country, its occupation and placing this country again under its feet and hegemony”, Abdel-Malek al-Houthi said.

Gulf Finance House To Delist From London, Keep Other Listings

The investment firm had said last week that it would study whether to continue its stock market listings in London and Kuwait.

Egypt Arm Of Dubai Developer Emaar Reports Big Profit Increase

The subsidiary of Dubai’s Emaar said profits reached $22.65 million in the first quarter of 2015.

Qatar’s Nakilat Q1 Profit Rises 7.7%

The company made a net profit of QAR222.4 million, it said in a statement.

Emaar Launches Maple Townhouses In Dubai Hills Estate

The newly launched Maple community will feature 118 townhouses with three, four and five bedroom units.

Saudi’s SABIC Signs Deal To Use U.S. Shale Gas At British Plant

SABIC has previously said scarce gas supplies at home have forced it to look at investment opportunies abroad.