Iran’s Rouhani Says Ties With Saudis Deserve To Be Warmer

Rouhani said that he had no plans to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama while in New York this week.

Dubai Properties Launches New Luxury Hotel In Culture Village

The new luxury hotel, which is scheduled to open by 2018, will be operated by Anantara Spa and Resorts, the developer said.

Security, Rival Operators Delay Mobile Newcomers’ Entry To Saudi

Saudi has 1.8 mobile subscriptions per person, which means the new firms must likely woo customers from existing operators and that threat could explain their apparent reluctance to cooperate.

Dubai Aluminium Plans $600m Smelter Upgrade

The Dubai entity currently produces 1.1 million tonnes of aluminium per year, with the planned upgrade set to enhance output by 100,000 tonnes when completed.

Kuwait’s Burgan Bank Launches $500m Tier 1 Bond At 7.250%

Investor orders for the issue grew to over $850 million, the document showed.

Saudi Banks In Strong Health – Central Bank Chief

The combined capital adequacy ratio of all banks was 17.8 per cent at the end of the second quarter this year, well above the eight per cent minimum specified by Basel standards.

Lenovo Launches First “Layered” Smartphone, VIBE X2 In UAE

The company also announced the launch of the VIBE Z2, and its flagship VIBE Z2 Pro, which is priced at Dhs2,499 in the UAE.

Pictures: Mega Launches And Displays From Cityscape Dubai

New project launches were announced by Dubai-based developers Nakheel, Damac, Deyaar and Meraas.

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Unit Of Dubai’s Emirates Group Wins Contracts Worth Dhs140m

Transguard said that it has won contracts with major firms such as TAV and Australian firm James L Williams.

UAE To Build $3bn Alumina Refinery By End-2017

Feasibility studies for the project have been completed, confirmed Emirates Global Aluminium CEO Abdulla Kalban.

Stock News: Emaar Lifts Dubai As Malls Unit IPO Pricing Nears

Emaar plans to sell 15 per cent of its subsidiary Emaar Malls Group (EMG) in an initial public offer launched this month.

Qatar’s Masraf Al Rayan Halts Libyan Bank Stake Buy On Political Conditions

The lender had said in January 2013 that it was looking to buy a strategic stake in a Libyan commercial bank.

Almost 57% Of UAE Residents To Invest In Dubai’s Property Sector

UAE residents more inclined to invest in property rather than gold, finds new survey.

UAE Oil Minister Says Premature To Decide On OPEC Output Target

Brent crude prices have fallen below OPEC’s preferred level of $100 a barrel.

Kuwait’s Burgan Bank Attracts Orders Over $650m For Tier 1 Bond

The bond with a perpetual tenor can be bought back by the lender after the fifth year.

Saudi Oil Minister Plays Down Concerns About Falling Crude Prices

Oil prices in Europe have declined since June as geopolitical concerns wane and key producers pump large amounts into the market.

Dubai Housing Costs Soar To Manhattan Peaks – Dubizzle

Several residents are being forced to move to the cheaper outskirts of Dubai or are also considering returning home abroad.

Qatar Rejects Suggestions That 2022 World Cup May Be Moved

FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger had said the event would be shifted away from Qatar because of extreme heat in the country.

Saudi And UAE Join US In Launching First Strikes In Syria

The United States has been building a coalition to combat Islamic State, which has seized large areas in Iraq and Syria.

Dubai Has Too Many Property Brokers – RERA CEO

Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority will be introducing four new measures next year to regulate the sector.

Dubai Urged To Build More Affordable Houses For Expats

The government needs to introduce incentives- similar to those initiated in the hospitality sector- to boost the number of affordable homes in Dubai, an expert says.

Abu Dhabi Bourse In Talks Over Four Potential IPOs, Two This Year

New flotations on the bourse had been held back by low investor confidence after the index slumped in the wake of the global financial crisis and a local real estate crash.

Qatar Will Not Host World Cup – FIFA’s Zwanziger

The executive committee member said that the scorching summer in Qatar makes it unfavourable for soccer.

Etihad Launches Massive Recruitment Drive For Cabin Crew gulf business

Recruiting will take place in 12 cities across five countries including Italy, Germany, Japan, Morocco and Tunisia.

Nakheel CEO Says Emaar Unit IPO Success To Encourage Listing Plans

“Should we decide to list shares, the market will receive it well,” said Sanjay Manchanda.

Bahrain Steel Closes $340m Loan Facility

The seven-year financing is split between a $300 million loan with an amortising structure and a $40 million revolving credit facility.

Dubai’s Deyaar Reveals Dhs3.5bn Midtown Project

The 5.5 million sq ft mixed-use development will include a total of 27 buildings.

Saudi’s Ma’aden Gets Regulator Approval For $1.5bn Rights Issue

Ma’aden earlier said it would seek capital to fund the expansion of its phosphate and gold operations.

Saudi’s National Commercial Bank To Start IPO Next Month

The IPO is expected to be one of the largest ever in the Gulf region.

Dubai’s Amlak Finance Postpones Shareholder Meeting

The meeting was called to inform shareholders of the details of a $2.7 billion restructuring plan.