HSBC Names New Head Of Debt Capital Markets MENA

The lender also named a new chief executive of the Middle East and North Africa.

Dubai’s DFSA, EU Regulators Tie Up To Hike Investment Flows

The regulators will supervise fund managers operating between the Dubai International Financial Centre and Europe.

Dubai Islamic Bank To Offer 100% Mortgages

The UAE lender seems to be ignoring impending regulations by the Central Bank to cap mortgages at 80 and 75 per cent.

New UAE Telco Will Cost Incumbents Profits And Jobs ­– Analysts

As the latest network sharing agreement flops, is now the time to end the UAE telco duopoly?

Britain Operates Secret Monitoring Station In Middle East

The station is part of a $1.56 billion global eavesdropping project, say reports citing leaked documents from Edward Snowden.

Thousands Of Bahrainis March Peacefully For Democratic Reforms

Police stayed away from the march, which was organised by the country’s main opposition parties.

Western, ME Defence Chiefs To Meet To Discuss Syria

The meeting, planned two months ago, is the third that the top military officers have held on Syria this year.

Airbus Heralds Middle East Growth

Top executives from the European manufacturer praise GCC airlines for their use of the A380 and launching the new A350.

In Search Of New India

New India, long buried since the crash, may see 2013 as its resurgent year. Can India overcome corruption and political hurdles to embrace greater global liquidity and a pick up in investor sentiment?

Dubai’s F&B Sector Warned It’s In A Bubble

Markus Thesleff, owner of new restaurant Claw, is concerned the saturated industry is going to leave a lot of people with headaches.

More Flights To Operate Between UAE, China

Authorities have signed an air transport agreement to allow more flights on the UAE-China route as demand rises.

Two Qatari LNG Tankers To Head To Egypt Thursday – QNA

The fifth and last LNG shipment from Qatar is expected to be loaded next month.

Anantara Partners With Dubai Firm, Launches First Hotel In Africa

Minor Hotel Group has tied up with Dubai-based Rani Investment to expand in Africa.

Online Retailer Mumzworld Launches ‘Women-Only’ Investment Round

The region’s online mother and child website aims to attract female investors to online retail through the women-only investment round.

Oman Development Bank Considers Islamic Window

Oman became the last country in the GCC to adopt Islamic finance in December 2012.

Global Property Standards To Increase Transparency In ME Markets

Upcoming international regulations will ensure uniformity in Middle Eastern property markets, says Jones Lang LaSalle Middle East CEO.

UAE’s Bank Of Sharjah Signs $200m Loan Refinancing

The proceeds will be used by the lender for general business purposes.

Egyptian Court Orders Mubarak’s Release

Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison last year for failing to prevent the killing of demonstrators.

Top Dubai Banker Leaves Lazard To Start Boutique

Ali Asghar’s departure effectively means Lazard has no senior bankers in Dubai.

Middle East Warning: Don’t Be Too Beautiful

Are you good looking, handsome or beautiful? Careful, your features may cause problems in the region.

Arabtec Denies Merger Talks With Kuwait, Saudi Firms

The Dubai contractor says there are no plans to merge with Kuwait’s Combined Group Contracting Co. and Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Oger.

Saudi Mobily Signs MoU With Atheeb Shareholders For Stake Buy

Mobile operator Mobily plans to acquire a controlling interest in loss-making fixed line operator, Etihad Atheeb.

UAE’s Anti-Smoking Law Restricts Tobacco Sale

The law places many restrictions on the sale of tobacco including a ban on advertisements and marketing in supermarkets.

Sembcorp Joint Venture To Launch Oman IPO On Aug 28

The $1 billion power plant will offer 33.4 million existing ordinary shares at a price of OMR1.59 per share.

Oil Slips Below $110 As Supply Worries Ease

Reports claim that some Libyan oil exports, stopped due to strikes and civil unrest, might soon resume.

Exclusive: LinkedIn Reduces Minimum Age To 13 In UAE

Following the launch of a new ‘University pages’ feature, LinkedIn aims to target high school students.

The World’s Most Popular Search Engines

Google is not the only search engine on the web. Here are some others also worth a try.

SABIC Unit Plans World’s Largest CO2 Purification Plant

United Jubail Petrochemical Company, an affiliate of Saudi’s SABIC, has awarded a construction contract for the plant to Germany’s Linde Group.

Dubai Hospitals To Offer Android Tablets To Patients

Deployment of android tablets will help in building smart hospitals in Dubai, said a top DHA official.

Dubai’s Arabtec May Merge With Kuwait, Saudi Firms

The construction firm is reportedly in merger talks with Kuwait’s Combined Group Contracting Co and Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Oger.