Saudi’s Samba Net Profit Rises 2.3%

Samba, the Kingdom’s second-largest listed lender by market value, made SAR1.16 billion in the third quarter of the year.

Dubai’s Limitless Restructures $1.2bn Loan

The property firm will now be owned by the Dubai government.

Silicon Valley Start-Up Targets MENA Growth

AnchorFree offers a safer way to browse the web, preventing hackers from public WiFi access.

Saudi’s SABB Q3 Profit Down 28.3% From Q2

The Saudi lender posted a profit of SAR 656 million for the three months ended 30 September 2012.

Saudi Hollandi Bank Posts 5.9% Rise In Q3 Profit

The Kingdom’s eighth-largest lender said that it made SAR317 million in the third quarter of the year.

Qatar Prospects Lure Region’s Top Bankers

Global firms and large regional names are losing their top talent to Qatari lenders who offer better pay and stability.

Gitex 2012: Tomorrow’s World

The region’s largest ICT event takes place this month from 14-18 October at Dubai’s World Trade Centre.

Global Steel Demand Growth To Slow Next Year

Demand is reducing because of decreasing consumption in China and uncertainties in Europe, said the World Steel Association.

Saudi To Supply Crude To Asian Buyers

The Kingdom increased the selling prices for November to Asian buyers in line with widening product cracks.

BAE-EADS Merger Called Off

The two European aerospace giants cancelled their planned merger because of political impasse.

Nakheel appoints Manchanda as CEO

Manchanda had been acting CEO of the Dubai-based developer since June 2011.

Abu Dhabi’s NBAD Places $32m Renminbi Bond

BNP Paribas arranged the deal, which will settle on October 16.

Gitex: 1,000 New Launches Expected This Year

Dubai’s biggest annual technology event hopes to welcome over 130,000 visitors.

Emal Picks Banks For Up To $1bn Bond Issue- Sources

Emirates Aluminium reportedly picked Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank for the potential bond.

Riyad Bank And Arab National Post Higher Profits

Both Saudi Arabian lenders have seen their operating income rise for the third quarter.

Saudi Arabia Finds New Gas Field

Aramco says gas flow at new Red Sea site is 10 million cubic feet a day and more wells could be drilled.

UAE Federal Budget Gap Rises To $762m In H1

The UAE’s federal budget deficit reportedly rose to Dhs2.8 billion in January-June, above the government’s original forecast.

Iran Warns UAE Over Gulf Islands Dispute

The three islands situated on the Strait of Hormuz are causing disagreement over who owns them.

EXCLUSIVE: GE’s Jeff Immelt Says Economy Moving Up, Volatility Persists

The chairman and CEO of GE says that the power of emerging markets will continue.

Saudi Says Lower Oil Price “Suitable” For Global Growth

Brent crude has fallen from a high for the year of $128 a barrel in March to $112.

EXCLUSIVE: GE’s Immelt Increases Gulf Footprint, Cuts Slow-Growth Operations

GE CEO Jeff Immelt says the firm will cut jobs globally but inject $1 billion into Saudi Arabia.

UAE Central Bank Extends Lending Cap By Six Months – NBAD

The central bank introduced caps for loans made to local governments and their entities in April this year.

Qantas CEO: No Alternative To Emirates Deal

Dubai and Australia’s flagship airlines are waiting on the results of a competition watchdog’s ruling ahead of their planned alliance.

Viva Approaches Banks For $400m Loan

The Kuwaiti telecoms operator is looking for funding to help boost network capabilities and improve its current services.

National Bank Of Abu Dhabi To Expand Islamic Banking

NBAD is looking to reap 10 per cent of its operating income from Islamic banking by 2020, up from three per cent currently.

Alwaleed’s Kingdom To Book Gain From Land Sale In Q3

Kingdom Holding sold the plot in Riyadh for $66.6 million.

Real Estate Investment Trusts Gain Popularity

Firms are eyeing REITs, which are transforming the speculative property market into a stable source of revenue.

Saudi Almarai Q3 Profit Up 4.7%

The dairy producer’s third quarter revenue rose 27 per cent to SAR2.7 billion.

Etihad Eyes Asia And India Partnerships

Abu Dhabi’s flagship airline is looking at more minority stakes to further expand its global reach, says CEO.

Dubai Duty Free Eyes $1.6bn Sales By Year-End

The airport retailer saw sales increase 10 per cent year-on-year during the first nine months of 2012.