A round up of the day’s news and gossip from the region’s largest oil and gas event.
Commercial demand is increasing in areas like DIFC and Downtown Dubai, says new report.
GDP growth in the GCC region is expected to slow to 3.75 per cent in 2013 as oil production stalls, says IMF.
Qatar’s investment vehicle puts a rumoured $100 million into the Peter Chernin-owned media company.
The investment bank which has been through three CEOs in the past year posts Q3 loss of $3.78 million.
Lack of capital funding and collection of payments continue to plague the construction industry says UAE construction tycoon.
Weak demand in Europe and other regions will continue to weigh on the Arab Spring states.
As the Gulf’s hospitality industry grows, international and local hotel brands are ramping up their presence in the region.
The country has released 290 people convicted of bouncing cheques, reports official WAM news agency.
US authorities are reportedly investigating whether Barclays made any improper payment to win a banking licence in Saudi.
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In its World Oil Outlook report, OPEC cuts its forecast of global oil demand to 2016 due to economic weakness.
Qatar National Bank said that the bond attracted strong investor interest and was several times oversubscribed.
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The lender is set to raise $500 million from its offering after big investor interest for its debut deal.
The airline’s president Tim Clark has said the carrier could make its most expensive purchase ever from Boeing.
Dubai-based Emirates will now serve as the official airline of the games and the Queen’s Baton Relay.
The Bahraini telecoms firm accused Siva Ltd of not adhering to a settlement agreement over their joint venture S Tel.
President Obama winning a second term in office has seen oil price drop after previous 3 per cent gains when Romney was favourite.
The two Abu Dhabi-based developers both reported higher quarterly profit on Wednesday even with asset writedowns.
A report from the UK-based lender says the emirate’s overall debt burden remains a challenge.
UAE investors are holding onto their cash and assets amid the uncertain economic outlook, however India is a favourite for investment.
UAE-based commentator Sultan Al Qassemi is the most connected Twitter user in the region, says new study.
Price guidance for QNB’s new bond was released at 155 basis points over midswaps, with transaction expected Wednesday.
The two leaders discussed regional and international developments, Palestine and the situation in Syria.
The US President’s re-election will help abate worries of war in the Middle East, say political experts.
Egypt’s presidency said it hoped Obama would work for American and Egyptian people.
QP had owned 30 per cent of the company having previously spun off 70 per cent in 2008.
The Abu Dhabi developer’s profit was driven by rising revenues from national housing projects.
With global markets in flux, fixed income is becoming the new favourite for regional investors.