Boeing Beats Airbus On Deliveries And Orders

But Airbus had a stronger year in the competitive single-aisle arena as it received 455 deliveries, while Boeing recorded 415 for its next-generation B737s

Pictures: Eco-Friendly Cars Of The Future

Gulf Business spotted a number of innovative cars and motorcycles at this year’s World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

UAE Economy Grew Around 4% In 2012, Seen Steady In 2013

The Gulf state posted a GDP growth of 4.2 per cent in 2011.

Vodafone Qatar Reports Narrowing Q3 Loss

A 26 per cent rise in customers helps the operator trim its losses.

Boeing Dreamliner Is ‘Safe’ – Analyst

As countries around the world ground their 787s on battery fears, analysts say the new aircraft is only facing teething problems.

Exclusive Video: Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Underway

VIDEO: Golf Digest Middle East editor Robbie Greenfield reflects on a mouth-watering contest between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Saudi’s Samba Q4 Profit Drops 7.8%

The bank’s net profit fell to 869 million riyals compared to forecasts of 1.1 billion.

Currency Crisis Won’t Stop Qatar’s Soc Gen Buy

The Gulf bank is buying a 77 per cent stake in National Societe Generale Bank.

Qatar Joins US, India, Japan Airlines In Grounding Boeing 787s

Qatar Airways CEO says it will only resume 787 operations “when we are clear that the aircraft meets the full requirements of the Airworthiness Directive”.

Gulf Air Targets 24% Cost Savings In 2013

MENA region to be core focus of new strategy and the aim is for Bahraini businesses to forge closer links with regional markets.

Dubai Duty Free To Employ 1,070 New Staff In 2013

Sales forecast at Dhs 6.6 billion for 2013, says executive vice chairman Colm McLoughlin.

UAE Banks To Propose New Mortgage Cap

The central bank is believed to be cooperating with the EBA on the plan.

Frank Rijkaard Sacked As Saudi Arabia Coach

The national side has terminated the Dutchman’s contract after a disappointing Gulf Cup of Nations.

Exclusive: CEO Of Abu Dhabi Ports Talks Phase One

Tony Douglas, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Company, reports on delivering phase one of the capital’s most ambitious project to date.

UAE Sees No Need To Reduce Oil Output

The UAE produced around 2.60 million bpd of crude in December and November last year.

Gulf Airports Warned Over Security Threats

Regional airports were warned today to remain vigilant from ever-present security threats.

ME Must Remove Fuel Subsidies To Grow Renewables ­– Expert

The UAE and Saudi Arabia will find it very challenging to reach their renewable energy targets if they don’t phase out fossil fuel subsidies, warns senior IEA official.

Dubai’s Amlak In $1.9bn Debt Talks

The mortgage lender is in talks with a creditor committee and Dubai’s largest banks.

Emaar Says No Plans To Spin Off Malls

The Dubai developer has denied reports it is planning to list its malls business.

Saudi Arabia Sets Deadline For Telecoms Licence Bids

The Kingdom will be only the second country in the GCC to permit MVNOs.

Saudi Clerics Protest Against Shura Woman

The protest came after King Abdullah appointed 30 women to the Shura Council.

Oman Mulls Hiring Of Expatriate Workers

The Council of Ministers wants to identify the type of businesses that Omanis should be encouraged to set up.

Investors Face Uncertainties In 2013 – Barclays

A report by the lender has warned to be wary of the US fiscal cliff, the on-going Euro crisis and the Chinese economy.

Qatar Airways Denies Talks To Buy SpiceJet Stake

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker says the carrier has no plans to acquire stakes in any Indian airlines.

Palm Jumeirah Dubai’s Preferred Place To Live

Emirates Hills comes joint top with the Palm in poll by local property portal.

Dubai Airport Freezone Sees Revenues Rise 26%

A new AED300 million project underway includes seven floors of new offices for international organisations

Dubai Trade Increases By 9%, Says DCCI Head

Exports and re-exports touch Dhs 268 billion, as Dubai Chamber plans to open new offices in Kurdistan and Ethiopia during 2013.

Etihad Starting Amsterdam Flights

Abu Dhabi airline’s arrival in May will help boost Netherlands-UAE trade links, currently valued at $3.6 billion

Bahrain’s Investcorp sells CCC Information Services

Investcorp sold the insurance industry software provider to US-headquartered Leonard Green & Partners.

Emirates Airline President – “Oil Prices Spiked By Greed”

Tim Clark tells Gulf Business the airline industry will continue to face problems in 2013.