Bahrain’s NBB, Pension Fund To Buy 51.6% In Islamic Lender

Based on Bahrain Islamic’s total outstanding shares, the value of the deal is about BD34.9 million.

UAE Leads MENA In Global Travel & Tourism Report

The country ranked 28th overall in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013.

Lebanon’s Revised 2013 Budget Sees $3.48bn Deficit

The revised version cuts spending by more than $1 billion from an earlier draft budget.

Qatar To Sell 4bn Riyals Of Three And Five Year Bonds

The Gulf state’s central bank will offer local banks 3 billion riyals worth of bonds and 1 billion riyals worth of Shariah-compliant notes.

MENA Cristals: A Show Of Creative Clout

The region’s advertising community convened in Lebanon for the Cristals awards festival — a hive of gossip, intrigue, and big advertising ideas.

Nuclear-Powered Middle East Draws Closer

The economic case for nuclear generation in the Middle East is compelling, writes Reuters’ market analyst John Kemp.

Arab Spring Brings New Buyers For Bulletproof Cars

There is no shortage of rich individuals and governments who suddenly feel they need a little extra protection.

Bank Muscat Picks Banks For Potential Bond

The meetings will start in Riyadh before going to Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and London.

Logistics Firm DHL Announces Dhs100m Dubai Facility

The new facility is expected to open in the third quarter of 2014.

Shared 2022 World Cup Is ‘Crazy’ – UAE Soccer Chief

UEFA president Platini has suggested Qatar shares the 2022 World Cup throughout the Middle East and moves it outside of Summer.

UAE’s Etisalat Sees 2013 Revenue Of Up To $9.4bn

The telecoms operator posted a record revenue of $8.97 billion last year, up 2.2 per cent from 2011.

UAE’s Etisalat Sees 2013 Revenue Of Up To $9.4bn

The asset disposals are expected to result in a net gain of $151 million for DP World and help boost its capital levels.

UAE-US Trade Up 34.6% In 2012, Hits Dhs91bn

The UAE’s imports from the US equalled around $22.57 billion, up roughly $6.7 billion over 2011.

Saudi Oil Trading Steps Up With Fujairah Storage

Saudi Arabia has leased an oil storage unit in Fujairah, allowing traders to quickly respond to demand, particularly in Asia.

Damac Launches Paramount Pictures Hotel Project

The $1 billion project will be located in the heart of Downtown Dubai and is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.

Wealth Fund Mumtalakat Eyes $150m Bahrain Investment In 2013

The fund has allocated $45 million for real estate projects and $42 million for tourism and hospitality schemes

REVEALED: Top 10 Salaries In The UAE

The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey reveals which jobs in the UAE pay the most.

UAE Among World’s Top 5 Education Destinations – Survey

The survey, conducted by Deloitte, spoke to students and companies in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Lyon Targets Daily Flight To Dubai

The city of Lyon is in talks with the UAE to boost tourism and green tech trade.

VOX Cinemas In Middle East Expansion

The chain has opened a new venue in Dubai’s Mercato Mall as it attempts to become the region’s largest operator.

Bahrain’s Alba Eyes Acquisition To Meet Demand

The firm may take a small stake in either a bauxite mine or a new or existing refinery, says CEO.

Rosetta Stone To Open First Middle East Office

The global language-learning company is to set up shop in Dubai, amid several new school announcements at GESS.

Dubai’s Emirates Airline Plans Second Bond Sale This Year

Emirates has hired six banks to arrange a potential dollar-denominated, benchmark sukuk sale.

Dow Hits Record High, Surges Over 126 Points

The gains came as investors poured money into blue-chip stocks on signs of an improving US economy.

Kenya Airways To Fly Dubai-Hong Kong

New route provides some competition for Emirates and follows recent codeshare agreement with Etihad

Aramco CEO: Global Oil Demand Growth Moderated

Khalid al-Falih said Saudi Arabia had maintained its maximum potential oil production at 12.5 million barrels per day.

Kuwait Telco Zain’s Deputy CEO Resigns

Hisham Akbar, who was also Zain’s chief operating officer, quit as of March 3.

Special Report: GCC Luxury Watch Market

Strong growth projections, new models and boutique openings signal a rosy 2013 for luxury watches.

Prince Alwaleed Severs Ties With Forbes Rich List

Prince Alwaleed has asked to be removed from the list and Kingdom Holding Company officials will no longer work with Forbes.

Exclusive: Dubai-Based Chocodate Maker Plans Major Expansion

The company is currently in talks to export the product to the US, UK, Japan, Brazil and Russia, among other countries.