Saudi’s Mohammad Al Mojil To Sue For Over $100m

The construction firm plans legal action against the Saudi unit of Britain’s Petrofac, Saudi Binladin Group and SK Engineering and Construction.

Saudi’s Almarai Q4 Net Profit Up 29%, Beats Forecasts

The dairy and food producer made a net profit of SAR369 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Emaar Launches Serviced Apartments In Downtown Dubai

The 55-level development includes 280 residences and is part of the Dubai Mall expansion project.

Flydubai Flies On CIS Growth

More than 40 per cent of flydubai’s new routes last year concentrated on CIS and Central and Eastern Europe destinations.

Saudi’s SABIC Posts 11.3% Rise In Q4 Net Profit

The petrochemicals producer said it enjoyed stronger sales and higher prices in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Algeria Ends Desert Siege With 23 Hostages Dead

The siege at the gas plant in the Sahara desert began on early Wednesday.

Review: Nokia Lumia 920

Nokia’s new offering lives up to its hype, writes Aarti Nagraj.

Mona Lisa’s Toshiba Smile

Toshiba’s MEA managing director, Yasuyoshi Matsunaga, talks about powering the world’s fastest elevator and Middle East expansion.

Turkey’s E-Commerce Firms Set For Shakeout

According to a Deloitte report on e-commerce in Turkey, 17 merger and acquisition deals were closed last year.

QE2 To Be Converted Into Asia-Based Floating Hotel

The Dubai-based cruise liner will be renovated into a 500-room luxury hotel.

UAE’s Etisalat Eyeing Vivendi’s Maroc Telecom Stake

Etisalat has submitted interest in buying the 53 per cent stake in Morocco’s Maroc Telecom, valued at around $5.8 billion.

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.