Stock News: Arabtec Slide Slows, DP World Down On Convertible Issue

Arabtec shares dropped 2.4 per cent, a much smaller fall than the 7.8 per cent drop on Tuesday.

Dubai’s DP World To Price $1bn Convertible Bond Issue Thursday

JP Morgan is acting as the global coordinator for the bond sale.

Etisalat Raises $4.3bn In Region’s Largest Corporate Bond Sale

The issue’s success was due partly to factors specific to Etisalat, including its state ownership and healthy financial profile.

UAE’s Arabtec Repeats Position Strong, To Maintain Listing

Arabtec shares have plunged 30 per cent in the last four days as a major shareholder, Aabar, cut its stake in the company.

Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Cuts Stake In Dubai Builder Arabtec

Aabar cut it stake from 21.6 per cent to 18.85 per cent since Sunday.

UAE To Cut Fiscal Spending, Faces Risks In Property Sector – IMF

The IMF warned that with rent controls recently loosened, there is a risk that rising real estate prices will lead to a hike in inflation in the UAE.

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Attracts Strong Demand For Debut Sukuk

The 10-year sukuk received orders worth more than $5.4 billion.

Middle East Private Wealth Exceeds $5 Trillion – Study

Strong nominal GDP growth in oil rich Gulf countries were among the factors driving up private wealth, according to a BCG report.

Egyptian Billionaire Sawiris Sets Up Investment Firm

Sawiris’s investment firm, Nile Holding Investments, has investors from the Arab Gulf, Europe and the United States.

Nakheel Makes Dhs220m Sukuk Profit Payment

The developer said it has instructed Deutsche Bank to make the payment on the due date of June 15, 2014.

Emaar Malls Sukuk Launched At Tight End Of Guidance

The $750 million Islamic bond received orders worth more than $5.5 billion from investors.

Stock News: Dubai Volatile, Arabtec Extends Losses

Share prices in Dubai builder Arabtec fell 24 per cent in the previous three sessions.

Commercial Bank Of Qatar Eyes Benchmark-Sized Dollar Bond Issue

Road shows will be held in Singapore, Hong Kong, Middle East and London.

Dubai’s Arabtec Seeks To Calm Down Investors After Share Price Drop

Arabtec, which had more than tripled in value this year, saw share prices dropping 24 per cent this week.

Saudi’s Shoura Council Debates Sovereign Wealth Fund Plan

The Kingdom’s central bank, SAMA, has long managed the country’s investment of oil surpluses abroad.

Bahrain Bourse Sets Margin Trading, Market Maker Rules

The Bahrain bourse also said that it had approved trading of options, exchange-traded funds and real estate investment trusts.

Banque Saudi Fransi To Complete SAR2bn Sukuk By End-June

Order books are scheduled to close at the end of this week, according to sources.

Qatar Central Bank To Issue QAR4bn In Bonds, Extends Maturity

Qatar launched quarterly government bond sales in March 2013 to expand the central bank’s policy arsenal and help banks manage liquidity.

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Seen Selling 10-Year Sukuk This Week

The potential benchmark sukuk comes ahead of plans by Emaar Properties to sell a quarter of its unit to the public.

RAKBANK Eyes Benchmark-Sized Debut Bond Issue

The bank has chosen National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Standard Chartered to arrange roadshows in the Middle East, Asia and Europe starting June 11.

Emirates Steel Lowers Cost With $1.3bn Refinancing Deal

The facilities will be used to refinance an existing $1.1 billion facility and purchase assets.

Bank Muscat Considers Sale Of Brokerage Unit

The lender did not give a size or time frame for the potential sale of the unit.

UAE’s Mubadala To Convert Bonds Into 79.4m Tabreed Shares

Mubadala is currently the biggest shareholder in Tabreed with 14.3 per cent.

Saudi Arabia To Discuss Proposal For Sovereign Wealth Fund

The proposed Saudi fund would start with capital of 30 per cent of budget surpluses accumulated over past years, it was reported.

UAE Economic Growth Accelerates To 5.2% In 2013

The development of oil output along with a stable level of oil prices contributed to the UAE’s economic growth in 2013.

Saudi Regulator Lifts Share Trading Suspension On Etihad Atheeb

The regulator had halted the trading of STC shares after the company failed to give sufficient details on a network sharing deal.

UAE Central Bank: Rental Yields May Indicate Growing Imbalances, Overheating

Monitoring development in the UAE real estate markets and the banks’exposure to it remains a core financial stability priority, the bank said.

UAE Central Bank To Propose New Capital, Liquidity Rules In H2 2014

The new rules on capital will include requirements for enhanced capital, the application of a new leverage ratio and a shift in definition of capital.

Egypt Implements Temporary Tax Increase For Wealthy

The tax will apply for three years, Egyptian state media reported.

Saudi Investment Bank Sells $533m Capital-Boosting Sukuk

The offering will support the bank’s capital base in accordance with Basel III requirements, assist its future growth and diversify funding sources, a statement said.