Wasl Properties Announces 90 Villas For Jumeirah

Construction of the project will use green initiatives and eco-friendly systems.

Saudi Arabia “Capable For Meeting Any Demand”

Saudi Arabia produced record high volumes of crude in August as it boosted output for the second time in two years.

Kuwait To Transfer $2bn Aid To Egypt

Kuwait’s state news agency said the package would comprise a $2 billion central bank deposit, a $1 billion grant and $1 billion in oil products.

Oman-Iran Gas Pipe Unlikely Within 2 Years

Oman has been agreeing to buy gas from Iran as far back as 2005 but the two sides have never finalised terms.

Mashreq CEO – ‘Credit Bureau Will Stop Banks Lending For 6-12 Months’

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair says new data body will highlight the number of debt-burdened consumers in the UAE.

Dubai’s Dhs12bn Solar Park On Schedule

The project will be completed in phases and will have a production capacity of 1000 MW of electricity.

Abu Dhabi To Invest $5bn In Russian Infrastructure

The accord with Abu Dhabi is expected to be signed during talks between Putin and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on Thursday.

Al Hilal Bank Eyes Sukuk Issue In Q4

The five-year-old Islamic bank was assigned its first credit ratings earlier this week.

World Cup 2022 Will Be A Winter Affair

Now Blatter’s admitted it was a mistake to award the rights to Qatar’s summer months, only a time-efficient loophole will prevent a winter tournament, writes Gulf Business reporter Neil Churchill

Dubai’s Mashreq Raises 2013 Profit Forecast

Mashreq chief executive Abdulaziz al-Ghurair had said in February that he was optimistic about the bank’s performance this year.

Timeline: The Apple iPhone From Origin To iPhone 5S

Gulf Business traces the lineage of the iPhone 5S back to its initial concept.

UAE Banks’ Net Profit To Rise 20%

Total assets of UAE banks grew eight per cent to Dhs1.9 trillion in the first six months of this year, while net profit during the period was Dhs13.6 billion.

StanChart Appoints MENA CEO As Head Of Islamic Arm

Christos Papadopoulos will lead the bank’s expansion in sharia-compliant banking.

UAE’s Retail Market Attractive Despite High Rents

Average retail rental rates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were $114 and $71 per square feet per annum respectively.

Ibis To Launch Business Card

Perks include 10 per cent off room rates, 5 per cent on early booking summer and winter deals and guaranteed room availability.

Dubai’s Non-Oil Foreign Trade Up By 16%

Dubai’s foreign trade growth during the first half has exceeded the expected growth rate for the entire year.

Gates Hospitality Bringing More London Flavours To Dubai

The Dubai-based company has taken the lease for the 15,000sq ft Reform Social & Grill Dubai in The Lakes from Emaar.

Conrad Dubai To Open September 2013

Hilton luxury brand’s first GCC property times launch for start of peak corporate season.

ME Insurance M&A Activity At All Time Low

Transactions in the Middle East between July 2012 and June 2013 dropped to nine deals as compared to 13 in the previous year.

Gulf Arab States Still Want Deterrent Action Against Syria

Bahrain’s Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed al-Khalifa was speaking at the start of a meeting of foreign ministers from the six GCC countries.

Microsoft-Nokia Deal: What Does It Mean For BlackBerry?

Peter Garnry, equity strategist at Saxo Bank, asks what does the Nokia-Microsoft deal mean for the mobile market.

Apple Launches iPhone 5S And $99 iPhone 5C

The new phones will be available in the US from September 20.

UAE Salaries To Increase 5% In 2014

Salaries in Saudi Arabia are expected to increase on average by six per cent, while Oman and Kuwait’s pay rises will grow by 5.6 per cent.

Top 10 Most Expensive Construction Markets

Qatar tops the list as the most expensive construction market in Middle East.

UAE’s Abraaj Invests In Morocco’s Steripharma

Investment will help pharmaceutical manufacturer Steripharma to step up its exports to the private sector of North and sub-Saharan Africa.

Dubai Holding Investment Unit Extends $1.2bn Loan

The loan is related to Dubai Holding Investment Group’s acquisition of a 9.9 per cent stake in U.S. hedge fund Och-Ziff Capital in 2007.

Saudi’s Pharmaceutical Policies Restrict Multinationals From Entry

Despite ample opportunities in the market, strict registration, pricing and drug distribution policies present challenges to market entry.

Dubai’s Mall Of The Emirates Plans Dhs1bn Redevelopment

The renovation project will include new shopping, dining and entertainment concepts.

Abu Dhabi’s First Gulf Bank To Cut About 300 Jobs

The lender is reducing nearly 10 per cent of its workforce as part of a restructuring, according to sources.

iMENA Invests $8m In Hellofood For ME Expansion

iMENA Holdings and Rocket Internet have partnered to invest in the regional operations of Hellofood, a global food ordering service.