Oman’s Bank Dhofar Cuts Proposed Cash Dividend On Central Bank Advice

The bank did not explain the reasoning behind the recommendation, but said it would increase its bonus share issue to 15 per cent from 10 per cent.

Kuwait OPEC Governor: Expects OPEC To Continue Policy

OPEC decided at its last meeting in November to keep production unchanged, rather than cutting it to support sliding oil prices.

Dubai’s Union Properties Proposes First Cash Dividend Since 2002

The board also proposed a five per cent bonus share issue for 2014.

Revealed: Top 10 Salaries In Saudi Arabia

Average salaries in Saudi Arabia rose seven per cent to reach $12,978.3 per month in the Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey.

Saudi Kayan Names Abanmai As President

Abanmai has previously served in several executive posts at SABIC and its affiliates, a bourse filing said.

Saudi’s Safco Gains Regulatory Nod For $222.2m Bonus Share Issue

Safco will raise its capital from SAR3.33 billion to SAR4.16 billion ($888 million-$1.11 billion), according to a filing on the bourse website.

Bahrain Says Will Address Audit Report On $1bn Spending Violations

A report by a state audit body alleged BD400 million of public funds had been wasted by government departments and state-linked firms.

Egypt’s Orascom Construction Shares Rise In NASDAQ Dubai Listing

Trading on the Cairo stock market is expected to begin on Wednesday, the company’s chief executive said.

Saudi Builder Khodari Says Rights Issue Proposal To Regulator By End-June

The builder announced it November it planned a SAR500 million rights issue to help expand its business.

Saudi Commerce Ministry Refers MMG Board Members To Investigations Body

Saudi contractor Mohammed Al Mojil Group has not traded on the Saudi bourse since July 2012.

Dubai’s Drydocks World Floats Second Debt Restructuring

The firm will ask creditors to amend the terms of its $2.3 billion restructuring deal originally signed in 2012, sources said.

Bahrain To Investigate Alleged Waste Of $1.1bn Of Public Money

The National Audit Court (NAC) produced the figure in its 2013/14 report, a local daily reported.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Neutral To Negative After Oil’s Slide

Brent crude slid 1.2 per cent to $59.73 a barrel on Friday and posted its biggest weekly loss since January.

Oman’s Bank Sohar Cuts Proposed Cash Dividend On Central Bank Advice

The lender said it had revised its proposed cash payout to four per cent from six per cent.

Croatia Mulls Loan From UAE To Refinance Costly Debts

The loan could be worth around $2 billion and enable the EU member to refinance debt.

Mobily Shares Surge On Hopes For Indirect Government Support

The Saudi telecoms operator’s stock had been suspended for a week until Thursday.

Qatar’s Doha Bank Gets Shareholder Assent For Tier 1, Bond Plans

The sale of the bonds will take place no later than June 30.

Falcon Private Bank Eyes Acquisitions As Industry Consolidates

Abu Dhabi-owned Falcon said that it will be open to deals in core markets such as the Gulf, Eastern Europe, Africa and South East Asia.

Emirates NBD Schedules Investor Meetings Ahead Of Potential Bond

The lender has picked six banks to arrange investor meetings across Europe starting Monday.

Bank of Khartoum To Open First Gulf Branch In Bahrain

Bank of Khartoum has applied for a branch licence and is hoping to finalise the process of obtaining it within weeks.

Ras al-Khaimah Eyes Sovereign Sukuk Issue – Sources

Any issue would be received well by investors as the emirate derives substantial support for being part of the UAE.

Saudi Shipper Bahri Plans SAR3.9bn, 10-Year Sukuk Issue

The facility will be used to repay debt and for general business purposes.

Saudi’s Alkhabeer Sets Sights On An IPO

The Jeddah-based firm held SAR2.49 billion ($664 million) in assets under management at the end of 2013.

Sedco Capital Prepares Feeder Fund Before Tadawul Opening

The Jfirm is strengthening its in-house asset management capabilities before the Saudi stock market opens up in the first half of 2015.

Dubai’s Aramex Proposes 14% Cash Dividend For 2014

Aramex made a 2014 net profit of Dhs318.4 million, the company said.

UAE Bank ADCB Tightens Pricing For Bond

The lender has earmarked to price its bond issue at 97.5 basis points over midswaps, a document showed.

Sharjah Islamic Bank To Meet Investors For Potential Sukuk

The bank has picked Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Hilal Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, HSBC, KFH Investment and Standard Chartered to arrange the sukuk sale.

UAE Non-Oil Business Growth Slows In February

The seasonally adjusted HSBC UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 58.1 points last month from 59.3 in January.

Abraaj Sets Up $200m North Africa Healthcare Group

Abraaj will be the main investor in the healthcare group with $145 million, while three other investors will pitch in about $55 million.

Kuwait’s Americana Q4 Net Profit Falls 28%

The company made a net profit of KD10.19 million ($34.38 million) in the last quarter of 2014.