Dana Gas Offers Bondholders Sweetened Debt Deal

The Sharjah-based natural gas producer failed to repay its creditors on the maturity of its $920 million Islamic bond last month.

NBAD Issues 500m Malaysian Ringgit Sukuk

The 15-year Sukuk is National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s third issuance in the South East Asian currency.

UK Hopes Mideast Nuclear Talks Can Be Held In 2013

A conference on banning nuclear weapons in the Middle East was to take place in December, but has now been delayed.

Emirates, Arsenal Sign $240m Partnership

The deal grants the Dubai-based airline a five-year extension to its shirt partnership with the football club.

Dubai Plans Mega City; World’s Largest Mall

The mall will be part of a new retail and tourism complex that also includes a park bigger than London’s Hyde park.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Rumours Begin

New phone may have 5in 1080p screen,13MP camera and an eight-core processor.

Women Need to Strengthen Networking Skills To Get Top Jobs

Women have less access to the traditional networking spots, such as the Majlis and the golf club.

Qatar’s Banking Sector Expects Modernisation, Say Experts

The Gulf state needs thousands of experienced industry professionals to bolster its finance practice.

Spying for Dummies

A new breed of mannequin uses facial recognition software to gather customer data while you shop.

Top 10 iPhone Apps In The UAE

A mix of social media apps, info services and games feature on the list.

GFH Capital Signs Leeds United Takeover

The Dubai-based firm has become 100 per cent shareholders of the English football club.

Dana Gas Agrees To Develop UAE Gas Field

Production in the new field is expected to begin in the first half of 2014.

Dubai’s Arabtec Buys Stake In Interiors Contractor Depa

Arabtec will buy 149.6 million shares in Depa, valued roughly at $65.8 million.

Kuwait’s Boubyan Sees Islamic Banking Boom

The lender is not interested in overseas expansion unlike its rival Kuwait Finance House.

The Top 100 GCC Companies (51-100)

A short-lived recovery marked 2012 as Europe’s debt woes weighed heavily on global markets. Amid the continuing uncertainity, GCC stocks faced a mixed outlook.

The Top 100 GCC Companies (1-50)

A short-lived recovery marked 2012 as Europe’s debt woes weighed heavily on global markets. Amid the continuing uncertainity, GCC stocks faced a mixed outlook.

Abu Dhabi Signs Oil Storage Deal With Korea

The deal provides for the storage of six million oil barrels for the Korean strategic stockpile program.

Dubai World’s Debt Repayments Concern Bankers

With $4.4 billion needed to meet its first obligation, there are worries as to where the money will come from.

Mashreq CEO: UAE Banks Ready To Lend Again

The local banking sector has ample liquidity and lenders are ready to grow, says Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair.

Al Jazeera Studio In Cairo Set Ablaze After Angry Protest

An employee said the attack was carried out by a mob chanting slogans against the Qatari-owned station.

Deutsche Bank Head: Only 5-6 ‘Global’ Banks To Remain

Few banks will continue to have a global footprint in the future, says Anshu Jain, co-chairman of Deutsche Bank.

Dubai’s Umm Suqiem Happiest Place To Live

Dubai Marina and The Springs come second and third in propertyfinder poll.

New Group CEO For Al Ghurair

Abu Dhabi’s Constantin Salameh chosen for top corporate post.

Deutsche Bank Expects Euro Zone To Remain Intact

Lender’s Anshu Jain tells business leaders in Dubai chances of Greece leaving have lessened.

UAE’s Du Announces $80m Dubai Centre With Equinix

The telecom firm has formed a new alliance with the Californian company to bring faster internet speeds to the Gulf.

Dubai’s Ruler Trims Investment Corporation’s Board

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum reduces the number of board members from six to five.

Greek PM To Visit Qatar For Investment Talks

Antonis Samaras will meet with the Gulf state’s emir and prime minister to discuss investing in Greece.

Boeing Targets Doubling Of Middle East Defence Sales

The plane manufacturer expects to increase revenue from defence sales in the region to $4 billion.

UAE Residents Underestimate Home Value By 44 %

Most residents fail to account for accumulated value of possessions over time, and cost of replacing clothing.

Ignition Sparks On UAE’s Car Market

Vehicle sales in the UAE and wider region are reaching 2008’s record levels due to jobs, positive sentiment and a rising population.