Exxon And Qatar To Ship US Natural Gas To Britain

Under the deal, the companies would send up to 15.6 million tonnes of LNG each year to their South Hook terminal in Wales from the Golden Pass plant in Texas.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Company Loss Widens Amid Property Weakness

TDIC made a net loss of Dhs2.17 billion in 2012 due to impairments and depreciation compared with a loss of 1.27 billion in the previous year.

Rudisha, Gatlin Win In Doha’s Diamond Meeting

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also featured as a host of Olympic medallists began their build up to August’s world championships in Moscow.

Tensions Rise In Northern Iraq Oil Dispute

Kurdistan thumbs its nose once more to Federal Iraq in a long-running feud that threatens to boil over

Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Eyeing More Trophy Assets

With a steady availability of capital, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has been making opportunistic investments around the world, especially in Europe.

Omantel Q1 Profit Dips 2.5% As Costs Outstrip Revenue Growth

Omantel made a net profit of $75.6 million in the three months to March 31.

Oman’s Central Bank Sets Minimum Target For SME Lending

Commercial banks have ensure that at least five per cent of their total loans are given to small and medium-sized firms.

Emirates Airline Profit Up 52%

Dubai airline posts net profit of $622 million; Emirates Group profits up 34% to $845 million.

Dubai To Close Airport Runways For Upgrade In 2014

Flights will be diverted from Dubai International Airport to the new Dubai World Central during the 80-day period in May.

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Jeddah’s IDB Unit Launches Sovereign Sukuk Insurance

The insurance product is designed to boost the credit ratings of sukuk for sovereign issuers.

Dubai Financial Market Q1 Profit Slips 11.3%

DFM made a first quarter net profit of Dhs27.03 million.

Raffles Dubai Opens Dhs85,000-a-night Suite

Nine-seater cinema and private salon among striking features of Dhs85,000-a-night floor

Dubai’s Ruler Issues New Hotel Law

The new decree lays down regulations for the licensing and classifying of hotel establishments in Dubai.

UAE Central Bank Shuts Two Money Exchange Firms For Violations

The companies were identified as Al Hilal Exchange and Asia Exchange Centre.

Dubai Group Aims To Close $10bn Debt Deal By June 6

The proposed deal is the last big debt restructuring related to Dubai’s 2008-2009 financial crisis.

Qatar Island Resort Targets Luxury Leisure Sector

The resort will be operated by Anantara Hotels & Resorts, which is opening a resort on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai in September.

How To Rule The World Like… Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United’s manager has finally announced his retirement. But how has he been so successful?

Saudi Dairy Firm Almarai Eyes $500m Sukuk Sale

The company, the Gulf’s largest dairy firm, has previously sold two Islamic bonds in local currency, open only to Saudi institutional investors.

Intercontinental Hotels Group Targets Long-Stay Guests

IHG will open its first Staybridge Suites in Beirut in July and a contract should be signed in Dubai “pretty soon”.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Q1 Profit Falls 80%

The state-owned utility posted a net profit of Dhs106 million dirhams ($28.9 million) for the first quarter, compared with Dhs534 million for the year-ago period.

U.S. Requests Talks With Bahrain Over 2011 Labour Crackdown

The U.S. Labour Department issued a report in December, some 20 months after the general strike, that faulted the Bahrain government for the actions it took.

JPMorgan’s Saudi Chief Leaves For Central Bank Job

Abdulaziz Al Helaissi is rumoured to become the new deputy central bank governor.

Saudi Finalising Rules For Foreign Stock Ownership

Currently, foreign investors can only buy shares in the largest Arab market through swap deals involving international investment banks.

‘Rera Rental Calculators Need Updating’ – Lawyers

An updated and frequently monitored rent calculator can allay fears of eviction and regulate rents in the market.

OPEC Appoints Saudi In Top Research Post Over Iranian Candidate

Saudi Aramco’s Omar Abdulhamid was appointed as the head of research, the second most senior post at OPEC.

Two Oman Power Firms Plan IPOs In Mid-2014

Both Al Suwaidi Power Co and Al Batinah Power Co aim to each offer a 35 per cent stake to the public.

Dow Chemical Receives $2.2bn In Damages From Kuwait

Last year, an international arbitrator told Kuwait’s Petrochemical Industries to pay up for pulling out of a K-Dow joint venture in 2008.

Low-Cost Carriers ‘Are The Future Of Aviation’

Industry leaders from flydubai, Lufthansa and Boeing discuss the future of low-cost travel at Arabian Travel Market.

Dubai Eyeing Alternate Plan For Debt Repayment

The emirate may issue another sovereign bond this year, says senior official.

Thailand Woos Middle East Honeymooners

The Southeast Asian nation hopes to see a five per cent annual growth in Middle East travellers.