Abu Dhabi Fund Mubadala Swings Back Into Profit In 2012

The fund made a profit of Dhs455 million in 2012, compared with a loss of Dhs3.2 billion in 2011.

Dubai Police Unveil Lamborghini Aventador Patrol Car

The $500,000 vehicle will ‘help to facilitate policing on highways’ as it’s capable of a top speed of 350 km/h.

Emirates Starting Stockholm Flights

Emirates targets growing bilateral trade links and outbound Swedish leisure traffic

FIA Must Take Clear Stance On Bahrain – Damon Hill

The grand prix was cancelled in 2011 but went ahead last year despite calls by activists in Bahrain and campaigners abroad for teams not to race.

Serbia Hints Etihad May Invest In JAT Airline Next Week

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad is mulling the acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in the indebted Serbian airline.

Bill Clinton: Dubai In “Strong Position” To Win Expo 2020 Bid

The former US President says the emirate’s model of “shared prosperity” is an inspiration for the Middle East.

Zain Says Bahrain Unit Gets Approval For IPO

Kuwaiti telecoms operator Zain holds a 56.3 per cent stake in Zain Bahrain.

Mashreq Sues ING Over Losses Tied To ‘Roach Motel’ Debt

The Dubai-based lender is accusing Netherlands-based ING of losing 40 per cent of a $108 million investment.

Abu Dhabi Firm Al Jaber CFO Resigns Amidst Debt Talks – Sources

The conglomerate is currently in the midst of a $4.5 billion debt restructuring.

Gold Near One Week Low On Strong Shares

Gold had dropped $4.35 an ounce to $1,553.79 by 0037 GMT, after hitting its lowest since April 5 at $1,553.10.

Etihad’s Jet Stake Deal Delayed Until August

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier is eyeing up a 24 per cent stake in the Indian airline, valued at around $330 million.

Spring GITEX Shopper Offers Glimpse Of Main Event

The shorter GITEX technology event in March indicated 2013 will be dominated by tablet computers, mobiles and accessories.

Kuwait Investigating Plan To Extract Shale Gas

The OPEC member produces three million barrels of oil per day but its gas production is relatively low.

Damac Announces Launch Of New Project, Lincoln Park, In Dubai

This is the developer’s fourth project launch so far this year.

Qatar Throws Egypt $3bn Lifeline Amid IMF Talks

The gas-rich Gulf state has already provided Cairo with $5 billion in loans and grants since Egypt’s Islamist President Mohamed Mursi was elected last year.

Saudi’s Top Bank Al Rajhi Q1 Profit Up 2%

The lender’s profit was boosted by a jump in both lending and customer deposits portfolio.

Emaar Boss Will Not Take Write-Downs On Amlak Investment

Mohammed Alabbar was speaking at Emaar’s AGM where shareholders approved a 10 per cent cash dividend.

Etihad CEO: “We Cannot Catch Emirates”

James Hogan, CEO of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways says it is not about being the biggest, but about being the smartest.

Qatar’s Doha Bank Seeks To Double Foreign Profits By 2015 – CEO

The lender recently opened an office in Australia, and plans to open one in Sharjah.

Saudi Banks Post Strong Q1 Profits, Beat Estimates

SABB saw first quarter net profit rise 11 per cent, while Saudi Hollandi’s net profit rose 19.4 per cent.

37 Dead In Iran Earthquake, 850 Injured

The 6.3 magnitude quake totally destroyed one village, but the nearby Bushehr nuclear plant was undamaged.

‘Our Best Days Are Ahead Of Us’ – 74% Of Arab Youth

The survey showed 67 per cent of Arab youth feel better off following the Arab Spring.

UAE Central Bank To Introduce Direct Debit System

The new move, to be introduced in mid-June, will allow customers to make automatic loan payments from their bank accounts.

No Reason To Panic In UAE After Earthquake, Say Officials

The 6.2 earthquake that hit Iran on Tuesday was about 500kms away from Abu Dhabi, with tremors affecting the entire GCC.

Twitter In GCC, Dubai Earthquake Frenzy

Social media users reported their ‘experiences’ of the earthquake tremors in a flurry of tweets.

Oman Goods Trade Surplus Rises 2.3% In 2012

Oman’s merchandise trade surplus reached $24 billion last year.

Sharjah Islamic Bank To Issue $500m Sukuk

Lead arrangers released official price guidance at 3.125 per cent after suggesting the low three per cent area as an indicator.

Saudi Arabia Denies Man Was Sentenced To Paralysis

Local reports stated that a young man was sentenced to be surgically paralysed after stabbing a friend who was also left unable to move.

Wale To Succeed Vos As Starwood President EMEA

New regional president is a 35-year Starwood veteran who most recently served as senior vice president and director of operations for Western Europe.

UAE Soccer Chief Criticises Asian Olympic Body

Yousuf Al Serkal is one of four candidates vying for Asian football’s top job.