Former British Regulator Sants To Advise Abu Dhabi Financial Zone

Hector Sants will advise the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on the creation of its regulatory framework and its strategy.

Stock News: Dubai Tumbles To One-Year Low On Weak Oil

The Dubai equities benchmark tumbled 7.7 per cent to 3,068 points, a one-year low.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Cut Debt By Over A Third Within Two Years

The reduction is down to Aldar using some of the money due from Abu Dhabi’s government to repay debt, its CFO said.

Middle East CFOs’ Optimism Highest In Three Years- Study

The majority of CFOs in the UAE reported a rise in optimism despite political turmoil in the region, a new survey says.

Abu Dhabi Businessman Gets Loan Of Up To $800m For Travelex Purchase

The facility, arranged by Goldman Sachs and Qatar National Bank for B. R. Shetty, will last for 18 months, according to one of the sources.

Stock News: Dubai, Other Gulf Markets Rebound On Stronger Oil

Brent crude climbed above $62 per barrel on Monday, after hitting 5-1/2-year lows of $60.28 earlier.

Kuwait Working To Improve Stock Exchange Conditions

New changes would cover market mechanisms and the operations of market makers.

Kuwait May Cut Planned Spending Next Fiscal Year – Parliament

Officials are estimating budget spending at KD19 billion in the fiscal year starting next April.

Stock News: Qatar Enters Bear Market As Dubai Erases 2014 Gains

Dubai’s gauge wiped out this year’s advances as oil prices plummeted to the lowest level since July 2009.

Abu Dhabi Bourse Approves Temporary Halts On Stocks That Fall 5%

The move comes after days of stock market falls across the Gulf region in response to slumping oil prices.

Majority Of UAE Residents Say Savings Are Inadequate For Future

Rising cost of living and inflation are the main factors impacting the ability of UAE residents to save, a new survey says.

Qatar Predicts Booming Economy In 2015 Despite Oil Price Slide

Despite the oil slump, the country’s wider economy is likely to be shielded by its fiscal strength, officials said.

Emaar To Distribute $2.45bn Special Cash Dividend On Dec. 23

The special cash dividend follows the successful IPO and listing of the Emaar Malls Group.

Stock News: Dubai Tumbles After Oil Hits Fresh Low

The Dubai benchmark tumbled 6.1 per cent to 3,374 points, erasing most of its remaining year-to-date gains.

Saudi King Gives $35m Grant For Ebola Fight

Under the grant, Jeddah-based IDB will setup treatment centres in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia and Mali.

UAE’s First Gulf Bank Looks To Asia For Expansion

It is particularly looking to expand into North Asia and mainland China and also wants to increase its presence in India.

Qatari State Fund Katara Buys Lloyds’s 50% Stake In London Savoy Hotel

The five-star hotel is currently owned 50 per cent by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding.

Unit Of Abu Dhabi Fund Mubadala Plans Satellite Financing In 2015

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) will raise around $500 million through a mixture of debt and equity, a source said.

Stock News: Dubai Posts Biggest Drop In Six Years As Oil Slides

The Dubai index sank 7.4 per cent to 3,595 points and hitting its lowest level since January.

Dubai Shares Head For Lowest Since January As OPEC Cuts Forecast

Equity markets worldwide tumbled after the 12-member OPEC yesterday cut its forecast for demand next year to the lowest level in 12 years.

Dubai State Fund ICD To Up Dubai Aerospace Stake In Latest Asset Shuffle

ICD is already the majority shareholder of DAE, holding 55 per cent.

Dubai Parks And Resorts Tumbles On Bourse Debut As Oil Prices Drop

The company building Dubai’s mega theme park complex saw its share prices fall nine per cent on Wednesday.

Abu Dhabi Financial Zone Prepares To Receive Licence Applications

The launch of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) comes as the emirate seeks to diversify its economy away from oil and gas.

Qatari Bid For Canary Wharf Owner Songbird Wins More Support

EMS Capital, which holds 3.2 per cent of Songbird’s free float said in a letter to the bidders that it intended to accept the latest offer.

Shares In Dubai Parks And Resorts Open Well Below IPO Price

The drop was a fresh sign of a collapse of sentiment among retail investors in Dubai, who have dumped stocks as oil prices have hit five-year lows.

Kuwait’s Investment Dar Eyes Second Debt-For-Assets Deal By March

The firm said on November 18 that it had received the backing of a “significant majority of investors” for the proposal.

UAE’s Mulk Holdings Invests $40m In Nigeria’s Shopping Centre

The duty free shopping centre, situated in Lagos, is scheduled to be completed by 2016.

UAE To Activate $5.7bn China Currency Swap Soon

The agreement has been designed to facilitate two-way trade and investment.

Dubai Stock Index Ends Down 3.5%, Well Off July Low

The sell-off in Dubai and across the region came after the price of Brent crude hit a new five-year low of $65.33 per barrel.

Dur Hospitality To Tap Bank Loans As Riyadh Developer Expands

Dur Hospitality has been expanding across Saudi Arabia as the local economy picks up pace.