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.

Phase One Of Dubai’s Mall of the World Project Slated For Completion By 2020

The first phase, anticipated to include retail and hospitality elements, will be completed in three years.

Damac Launches New Paramout Hotel In Dubai

The hotel, which will consist of 1,250 luxury rooms and suites, is scheduled to open by 2018 and will be located in the downtown area

Dubai’s Limitless Holds “Positive” Talks On Debt Restructuring – CEO

The discussions were centred on re-negotiating the terms of the debt, the chief executive said without giving any further details.

Kuwaiti National Real Estate Co Agrees $537.6m Debt Restructuring

The restructured loan is repayable over a period of seven years, the company said.

Dubai Unlikely To Introduce Fees On Off Plan Sales – Expert

The government might not introduce any fees on off-plan property sales if the property market self corrects, an expert says.

Dubai’s Meraas Launches New Mixed-Use Project in Jumeirah

Spread across 9.5 million square feet, La Mer will feature commercial, leisure, residential and hospitality components.

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Dubai Bourse To Rise on Drake & Scull Contract Win

Stock markets around the world closed nearly flat on Friday but a major source of uncertainty is now gone after Scotland voted ‘No’.

Damac, Trump Plan New Golf Course In Dubai Within AKOYA Oxygen

The 18-hole championship-standard course, ‘Trump World Golf Club Dubai’, will include a club house, restaurants and pro shop.

Al Jazeera Countersues Al Gore Over $65m

Al Jazeera bought Current TV for an estimated $500 million in 2013 from Al Gore.

Exclusive Interview: Emirates NBD CEO Shayne Nelson On Dubai’s Boom

Shayne Nelson says he is confident that the lender’s legacy problems are now finally over.

Kuwait Investment Authority To Expand Germany Investments

Kuwait has invested almost $18 billion in Germany.

Oman’s Sohar Aluminium To Boost Production Capacity

Sohar Aluminium plans to spend $35 million over the next five years.

Bahrain Says Parties Find Common Ground But Shi’ites Say Demands Not Met

Bahrain has been shaken by persistent unrest since 2011.

Saudi Offers Cautious Support To US In Battle Against Islamic State

The Saudi leadership remains mistrustful of U.S. President Barack Obama after a series of disagreements following the Arab Spring.

Saudi Bourse Opening To Attract More Investments To The GCC

Saudi Tadawul Index liberalisation will usher in a new era of GCC investment, experts say.

Dubai, The World’s Hospital?

The UAE’s amended visa policy is a step forward in Dubai’s goal of attracting 500,000 medical tourists per year by 2020.

Flexing For Success: Nitesh Seebran, COO, Gold’s Gym

Ever keen for a workout, COO Nitesh Seebran explains how he hopes to lift the Gold’s Gym brand to the top of the GCC fitness market.

UAE’s Ithmar Capital Picks Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank For $436m Dubai IPO

The proceeds will be used to invest in healthcare and education assets, according to sources.

Etihad Airways To Raise $2bn In 2014 To Fund Stake Buys, Aircraft

The funds would be raised through loans, the airline’s chief financial officer confirmed.

Industries Qatar Shelves Multi Billion Dollar Petrochemicals Project

The Al Sejeel petrochemical project, one of the world’s largest mixed-feed steam crackers, was scheduled for completion in 2018.

Jet Airways Launches Fifth Daily Service Between Dubai And Mumbai

The airline will deploy a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to operate the new service, which will begin from October 14.

Property Developer Damac Buys Naming Rights For Dubai Metro Station

The agreement is a part of RTA’s naming rights project, which aims to raise revenue for the Dubai Metro through branding.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Posts 23% Profit Rise On Higher JV Income

Income from Mubadala’s joint venture businesses doubled to Dhs2.12 billion, thanks to Emirates Global Aluminium and Dolphin Energy.

What To Expect From Cityscape Global 2014 In Dubai

This year’s edition of the property event promises huge stands and mega launches, and expects over 35,000 attendees.

Saudi Fighter With Islamic State Urges Fighters To Wage Jihad In Kingdom

The man called on his countrymen to attack not only the ruling family and Westerners in Saudi Arabia, but also the Kingdom’s senior Muslim clergy.

Dubai Regulator Imposes Curbs On Local Espirito Santo Bank

ES Bankers (Dubai), part of Espirito Santo group, has been restricted from taking or paying deposits, and is required to maintain and preserve its assets, the DFSA said.

Indigo Properties To Launch Villa Project, Zen, In Dubai Golf City

The project will include retail areas, parks, jogging tracks, streams, meditation nooks and sunken pavilions.