Dubai’s Able Logistics Picks Shuaa To Lead Manage IPO

Buyout firm GrowthGate Capital plans to take Able Logistics Group public on the Dubai Financial Market around the end of 2014.

Kuwait’s Oil Exports Fall 3% In 2013

Kuwait’s declining oil export receipts were due to modest global demand and lower oil prices in 2013, a new report says.

Dubai Holding Unit Says 2013 Net Profit Up 178%

Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group reported a 2013 net profit of Dhs3.3 billion.

Nakheel Awards Dhs700m Construction Contract For Warsan Project

The deal, awarded to Ginco General Contracting, covers the construction of 936 townhouses at Warsan Village.

Obama, Saudi King Discuss Syrian Rebels, Iran, Gulf Security

US President Barack Obama made the remarks during an official visit to the Kingdom.

Godolphin’s African Story Wins $10m Dubai World Cup In Track Record

Godolphin’s reputation suffered a blow last year when its former trainer Mahmood al-Zarooni was banned for administering anabolic steroids.

Saudi JV Jubail Refinery To Reach Full Output By Mid-2014

The joint venture, operated by France’s Total and Saudi Aramco, began a gradual startup of operations last year.

Qatar Buys Helicopters, Missiles In $23bn Arms Deals

The Gulf state announced deals with about 20 global companies, including with Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Airbus and Boeing.

Saudi Prince Muqrin Named Second-In-Line To Succeed King

Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, a former intelligence chief in the Kingdom, has been appointed deputy crown prince.

Why Compulsory Military Service Will Benefit The UAE

The UAE government recently ruled that all Emirati men aged 18-30 would have to serve in the military. What’s not to like, asks Damian Reilly.

Street Protests Urge Oman To Pursue Graft

Nearly 30 people accused of corruption have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from one to 23 years.

GCC Healthcare: In Sickness And In Wealth

Could a lack of investment in long-term care facilities create a chronic problem for GCC nations focused on large-scale hospital projects?

Souq CEO: High Mobile Penetration In The GCC Boosting E-Commerce

The Dubai-based e-commerce site will invest part of the recent funding it received on developing its mobile technology.

LA Couple Get 3 Years In Jail In Qatar For Death Of Adopted Child

Matthew and Grace Huang were arrested in January last year after their eight-year-old adopted daughter, Gloria, died unexpectedly.

Dubai’s Damac Picks Banks For Potential Sukuk Issue

The Dubai developer has appointed Barclays, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank as joint global co-ordinators.

Dubai’s RTA Awards Construction Supervision Contract For Water Canal Project

A joint venture between US-based Parsons and Halcrow has won the deal.

Italy Sees Etihad-Alitalia Deal Decided Soon

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is in talks to acquire 40 per cent of Italy’s struggling flag carrier.

Qatar Buys Stake In Derby Winner Ahead Of World Cup Tilt

Sheikh Joaan’s Al Shaqab Racing stable will partner the colt’s original owner, Coolmore Ireland, a multi-million euro operation by Irish business magnate John Magnier.

Abu Dhabi’s Hilal Bank Reports 2013 Net Profit Up 42%

The lender attributed the profit rise to growth in assets and improvement in asset quality and liability mix.

UAE Residents Say Expo 2020 Will Increase Cost Of Living

Almost 16 per cent of respondents said that they doubt if the event would deliver any benefits once completed, a new survey shows.

Oman Sets Up Committee To Ensure Financial Stability

The committee includes the CEO of the Capital Market Authority and officials from the finance ministry.

Etihad Airways To Raise $2bn For Deliveries In 2014

Etihad will take delivery of 18 aircraft this year that include 10 Airbus aircraft and eight Boeing planes.

Nakheel Evaluating IPO, Plans Another New Development

Chairman Ali Rashid Lootah confirms that the developer will seek a public listing once it has paid up all its debts.

Nakheel To Launch 94 Plots For Sale On Deira Islands Project

The developer is launching 15 resort beach plots and 79 waterfront hotel plots across two of the development’s four islands.

Bahrain’s Batelco Plans Further Buy-Back Of 2020 Bonds

The company has offered to buy back up to $200 million in principal amount of its 4.25 per cent, $604.4 million guaranteed notes maturing in 2020.

Oman’s ORPIC Awards Two Contracts For Plastics Complex

The $3.6 billion Liwa Plastics Project will be built in Oman’s northern industrial city of Sohar.

Dubai To Host Largest Incentives Group

Up to 14,500 delegates from Nu Skin Enterprises in China will visit the emirate between April 6-16.

Qatar Dismisses Iraqi Charges That Doha Funds “Terrorism”

The comments by Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, were the first official Qatari reaction after Iraq accused Doha and Riyadh of funding insurgency.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, France’s CDC Launch 300m Euro Investment Fund

The investments will mainly target equity stakes in private companies as well as other asset classes including real estate or infrastructure.

Gulf Capital To Sell Rest Of GMS Within Two Years

Gulf Capital floated approximately 40 per cent of its holding in Gulf Marine Services on the London Stock Exchange earlier this month.