Iran Oil Minister Meets Kuwait Emir On Weak Oil Prices

Iran’s oil minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh discussed the developments in the oil market with Kuwait’s emir, the Iranian news agency reported.

Lamprell Gets $365m Rig Contract From Abu Dhabi’s NDC

Lamprell’s shares rose as much as 5.8 per cent to 150.25 pence in morning trade, following the announcement.

Dubai Lender ENBD Launches $1bn Bond At Tight End Of Guidance

Pricing of the bond tightened on high investor demand, with orders topping $3 billion, according to the arrangers.

Kuwait 6-Month Budget Surplus At $31bn, Spending Behind Plan

The major oil exporter’s public spending was 6.12 billion dinars in April-September, below 11.61 billion dinars originally planned for the period.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Q3 Net Profit Falls 27%

The firm cited a higher effective tax rate for the decrease in profit.

UAE’s Dana Gas Q3 Profit Rises 36%

The company received $71 million in cash from operations and cash collections in the third quarter.

Bahrain’s Gulf Finance House Swings To Q3 Profit

The firm suffered $3.2 million loss in the same period last year.

Qatar Emir Issues Summit Invite Amid Strains Over Islamists

Diplomats say preparations for the annual gathering of the GCC have become indicative of an unprecedented rift between Gulf Arab states over Doha’s backing of Islamists.

In Pictures: Dubai Tram’s Official Launch And Maiden Run

The opening of Dubai’s latest infrastructure project and the star attraction in pictures.

Aluminium Bahrain Q3 Profit Jumps 502%

The smelter made a third-quarter net profit of BD29.5 million ($78.25 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, up from BD4.9 million in the year-ago period.

Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Lifts Arabtec Stake To 34.9%

The trade, which made Aabar the biggest shareholder in Arabtec, was done at a price of Dhs5 per share, compared to the stock’s closing market price of Dhs4.26.

UAE’s Mubadala Petroleum Says Second Thai Oilfield Starts Production

Output is expected to reach a peak rate of around 15,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) as the wells are completed at the Manora oil field, the company said.

Dubai Will Need 51 New Schools By 2020 – Report

A booming population, rise in income levels and improved returns on investment in education are boosting growth in Dubai’s school sector.

Will Dubai Tram Boost Property Rents And Prices In Marina?

Following the formal launch of the Dubai Tram today, experts say that properties in the immediate vicinity could see a gradual price increases.

Dubai Aviation Corp To Meet Investors Ahead Of Potential Sukuk

The firm, also called flydubai, has picked seven banks as arrangers, a document from lead managers showed.

Saudi’s MMG Seeks Up To SAR900m In Claims To Survive

The company said in September this year that its accumulated losses as of August 31 stood at SAR2.689 billion, equivalent to 215 per cent of its paid-up capital.

Saudi Arabia To Introduce Credit Rating Agency Rules In Sept 2015

The rules, which outline the conduct, activities and supervision of credit rating agencies, will help to develop the country’s capital markets.

Kuwait Seals 2015 Gasoil Term At $1.30/bbl Premium, Down 42%

The middle distillates market was hit by high supplies this year compared to last, which may have affected the term premium.

Qatar’s Economy Not Affected By Lower Oil Prices -Emir

Qatar’s economy depends heavily on state spending funded by the coutnry’s gas exports but energy prices still appear far from levels that would stress government finances.

UAE Oil Minister Says OPEC Has Not Contributed To Oversupply

The official said that the oversupply is mainly caused by shale oil revolution in the market.

Abu Dhabi’s Bildco Tumbles After Q3 Loss Widens

Bildco posted a loss of Dhs10.8 million ($2.9 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, compared with a loss of Dhs7.7 million in the same period a year earlier.

UAE’s Air Arabia Q3 Profit Up 22%, Beats Forecasts

The airline said it made a net profit of Dhs247.4 million ($74.71 million) for the period ended Sept 30, up from Dhs202.7 million a year-ago.

Dubai Tram Officially Launches, Passenger Services To Begin On November 12

The first phase of the Dubai tram, opening today, will stretch 10.6 kilometres and include 11 stations.

Dubai Meraas Unit Plans $689m IPO For Theme Park Project

The company will offer 2.53 billion shares at a price of Dhs1 each, in an offer that will run from November 17 to November 30.

Dubai’s Union Properties Q3 Net Profit Drops 26%

The developer made a net profit of Dhs127.93 million ($34.8 million) in the third quarter compared with Dhs171.89 million in the corresponding period of 2013.

Iran Calls For Cooperation With Qatar To Stabilise Oil Market

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh visited Doha on Monday and delivered a message from President Hassan Rouhani to Qatar’s Emir calling for cooperation.

U.S. Raises Level Of Concern On Kuwait Copyright Laws

The U.S. Trade Representative said Kuwait had failed to introduce a copyright law in line with international standards and to properly protect copyright and trademarks.

Abu Dhabi Onshore Oil Co To Invest $5-7bn To Raise Output -CEO

The state-owned crude oil producer currently produces 1.6 million barrels per day.

Saudi Bank NCB To Start Trading On Wednesday After $6bn Share Sale

The stock will be able to move a maximum of 10 per cent up or down on its first day of trading, the statement said.

Kuwait Looking At Reforming Petrol Subsidies – Official

A petrol price hike would probably have a much bigger impact on consumers than the diesel and kerosene changes.