Burger King Eyes Expansion

Burger King, the fast food franchise, plans to open its first restaurant in South Africa early next year.

Emirates NBD Looks Beyond Gulf For Growth

Dubai’s largest bank is targeting international revenues of around 20 per cent of its total by 2017.

JLT Fire Victims Facing Insurance And Landlord Costs

A survey shows 86 per cent of UAE residents do not have contents insurance.

Four Kuwaitis Detained Over Twitter Comments

They will be detained for 10 days for questioning, an official has said.

JLT Fire: Municipality Has No Power

Dubai’s government building department will investigate the fire but only for ‘recording’ purposes.

Saudi Bookstore Jarir Plans 70% Expansion

The chain is planning to spend $40 million a year, targeting the Gulf’s population growth.

Dubai Media Office Gets New Head

Muna Ghanem Al Marri has been appointed as the new director of the Dubai Government’s media office.

Saudi’s Dar Al Arkan Looks To Buy Foreign Properties

The kingdom’s biggest real estate developer is planning to expand its assets abroad.

Global Currency Market Summary

USD likely to strengthen, while GBP and JPY could face pressure, reports Emirates NBD.

Abu Dhabi Eyes New Airport Terminal By 2017

Etihad Airways’ new home will add capacity for an extra 30 million passengers per year.

Windows 8 OS Launches In ME; Experts Warn Of Piracy

Microsoft formally launched its new operating system, Windows 8 in the Middle East on Monday.

Abu Dhabi’s Invest AD Launches Mideast, Africa Bond Fund

The new fund has a seed capital of $25 million and will invest mainly in dollar-denominated debt.

Goldman Sachs Buys $40m Warrants In Drake & Scull

The global investment bank can exercise warrants after two years. The lender secured a loan facility for D&S last week.

Preview: Middle East Business Aviation Show

Dubai World Central is set to become the new hub for business aviation.

Kuwait’s Global To Delist Shares From Bourse

The firm’s shares have not traded since last December when it accumulated huge losses.

Bahrain’s Bapco Secures 2013 Deals At $3 Per Barrel

Gasoil contracts secured at a high premium for Q1 next year. Price is labelled ‘crazy’ by traders.

VIDEO: Dubai Fire At JLT’s Tamweel Tower – The Day After

The building’s owner issues statement of support for residents as blame circulates around building’s materials.

India’s Zuari Eyes $800m Fertiliser Plant In UAE

The plant in Ras Al Khaimah will produce one million tonnes of diammonium phosphate fertiliser a year when complete.

10 Biggest Shopping Malls In The World

Not surprisingly, Dubai Mall, which welcomed 54 million visitors last year, makes it to the list.

Exclusive: Regional Confidence Returned in 2012, Say Experts

The last 12 months saw robust regional spending, consistently high oil prices and the continuation of Obama’s presidency.

Emaar Properties’ Apartment Sale Revenues Up 210% In Q3

The Dubai-based property developer made Dhs567 million from the sale of condominiums in the third quarter.

Qatar Airways New Sponsor For FC Barcelona

The famous Spanish club will have Qatar’s flagship airline on its shirt, replacing the Qatar Foundation.

Swiss Luxury Player Expands In Middle East

Bally opens new store in Dubai; third in the last one year.

Dubai’s Drake & Scull Q3 Net Profit Falls 93%

The contracting firm was hit by higher costs and dropping contract revenue.

Barclays Denies Illegal Payment For Saudi Licence

Lender in new investigation into improper payments to win a banking licence in the Kingdom.

How Green Is Your Building?

The prize for increasing your building’s efficiency could be vast, say energy-saving experts.

Construction Boom In Egypt Drives Chemicals Demand

The country’s growing population and rising middle class is fueling residential and commercial construction, says Frost and Sullivan.

30 Seconds On The Business Of Formula E

Gulf Business speaks to Alejandro Agag, CEO of Fomula E Holdings.

Review: Parrot Zik Headphones

The new noise-cancelling wireless option from Parrot has great ergonomics.

Oil Service Titans Gaining Power Vs Big Oil

Big Oilfield service companies are rapidly gaining importance over major oil giants.