For OPEC, The First Cut Is Likely To Be The Easiest

Sooner or later OPEC members will have to reduce output to reflect their reduced share of the global oil market.

The Future Of “On Purpose” Technologies

GCC petrochemical players must capture the next wave of growth by analysing the value chain and tapping into unconventional sources.

Qatar Reveals Plan To Become Region’s Financial Hub

The tiny Gulf state will take on Abu Dhabi and Dubai as it looks to become the region’s financial powerhouse.

UAE Telecom Operators Fail To Agree Network Sharing Deal

Du and Etisalat already offer fixed-line, broadband and television packages in the UAE, but not in the same districts, with du confined to the newer areas of Dubai.

Gulf Arab States Eye Arabian Sea For Safer Water Supplies

The GCC is increasingly concerned that the waters of the Gulf may become undrinkable if there are any leaks from energy installations into the water.

UAE Ranked 19th Most Socially Advanced Country

Five countries from the MENA region made the top 50 list, which highlights the areas that a country should focus on to improve the well being of its people.

National Bank Of Oman Posts Flat Q2 Net Profit

Net profit for the first half of the year was 18.77 million rials compared with 19.92 million rials in the prior year period.

Dubai Land Deals Hit Dhs108bn In H1 2013

The value of real estate transactions rose 30 per cent on the same period last year.

Fifa Boss Backs Qatar 2022 World Cup Seasonal Change

Sepp Blatter has said he will propose moving the dates of the tournament to winter, in a bid to avoid Qatar’s summer heat.

Etihad Working Towards July 31 Jet Deal Deadline

The Abu Dhabi carrier agreed in April to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways but political concerns and scrutiny by Indian market regulators have delayed the deal.

Dubai Mall, MOE To Keep Major Market Share Despite Mall Boom

Secondary malls, like Discovery Gardens Centre, will come as a relief as retail space at the major malls faces high demand.

Abu Dhabi World’s Best Market For Rolls-Royce

The UAE capital recorded the highest number of sales across the maker’s markets in the first half of 2013.

UAE’s Air Arabia Surges To Near 5-Year High

Air Arabia is the top trader on the UAE bourse after jumping 8.3 per cent to reach its highest levels since October 2008.

Bahrain Sovereign Fund Mumtalakat 2012 Net Loss Narrows

Mumtalakat made a net loss of 181.7 million dinars versus a net loss of 270.6 million a year earlier.

New Workers Law Passed In Saudi Arabia

The new legislation protects maids and drivers but also punishes them for breaking their contracts.

Emirates Skycargo Terminal At Dubai World Central Opening May 2014

Work is underway on 700,000sqm facility which will be supported by dedicated road feeder services to Dubai International.

Middle East Internet Users Addicted To Social Media

A majority of the internet users polled said they preferred virtual communication over face-to-face or telephone conversations.

UAE’s ADNOC, ADGAS Offer Rare Spot Cargoes

The offer came just days after ADGAS, partly owned by ADNOC, offered 25,000 tonnes of naphtha for loading from Das Island.

Minor Hotel Group Buys 50% Stake In Per AQUUM

Partnership with Universal Enterprises Maldives will see more Per AQUUM hotels across Middle East, Asia, Indian Ocean and Africa.

New Egypt Cabinet Sworn In Without A Single Islamist

The armed forces chief, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, was given the post of first deputy to interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi.

India’s Jet: Etihad Investment Completed In A Few Months

Etihad in April agreed to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet for $379 million and it is also making a $150 million equity investment in Jet’s frequent flyer programme.

UAE Financial Sector To Freeze Hiring in H2 2013

The UAE’s financial sector is poised for expansion in the second half of 2013 but hiring depends largely on winning new projects.

Masdar PHD Student In Global Challenge Final

Alaeddine Mokri, a student at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, has invented the ‘UltraSmart’ – a smartphone tool for engineers and scientists.

European Refiners Buy Emirati Oil To Cover Shortage

High prices on Europe-destined sour crude coupled with weak demand for sour crude in Asia has opened a price gap over the last month.

Saudi’s Mobily Q2 Net Profit Rises 13.4%

The telecoms operator made a second-quarter net profit of 1.61 billion riyals, up from 1.42 billion riyals in the same period a year earlier.

Qatar Islamic Bank Q2 Net Profit Drops 2.9%

Net profit for the three months to June 30 was 339 million riyals versus a profit of 348.9 million riyals in the second quarter of 2012.

Oman’s Bank Dhofar Aims For Merger Talks With Bank Sohar

The new entity would have total assets worth 4.13 billion rials and a market capitalisation of around $1.76 billion.

Audi Middle East Sales Jump 20% In H1 2013

Audi’s pre-owned vehicle sales also witnessed substantial growth along with car sales.

Etihad Signs Codeshare With Korean Air

New codeshare strengthens partnership with Korean Air beyond the interline and special prorate agreements inked four years ago.

Bahraini MP’s House Attacked With Petrol Bombs

No one was hurt in the dawn attack on the home of Abbas Isa al-Madi, chairman of parliament’s Services Committee.