EFG Hermes Shareholders Approve QInvest Deal

Egypt’s biggest investment bank, EFG Hermes and Qatar’s QInvest had reached an agreement in May 2012.

Deutsche To Trim ME Investment Banking Staff

The German lender is laying off several senior staff in Dubai, according to sources.

Emaar Launches New Address Hotel In Downtown Dubai

The Dubai-based developer has announced the launch of The Address The BLVD, its first luxury hotel since the property crash.

Dubai Is Most Expensive City In ME

UBS’s annual cost of living study ranked the city 22nd globally.

UAE’s First Gulf Hires Banks For $800m Loan

The loan facility will be used to fund the Abu Dhabi-based bank’s growth and expansion.

Dubai Group Eyes Stake Sale In Lafarge Venture

Debt-ridden Dubai Group is reportedly in talks to sell its 45 per cent stake in a joint venture firm with cement maker Lafarge.

RBS, Other Banks Sue Dubai Group Over $10bn Debt

The three banks failed to reach a restructuring deal with Dubai Group, the investment vehicle of Dubai Holding.

BAE, EADS Talks May Spur More Mergers

Britain’s BAE Systems and Airbus-owner EADS are in advanced merger talks to create a European powerhouse in aerospace, defence and security.

Etisalat Raises $510m From Axiata Stake Sale

UAE telecommunications operator Etisalat sold 775 millions of its shares in Axiata.

Apple iPhone 5 In UAE Late September

Apple’s latest product will be on US shelves from September 21st, and should be available in the UAE just after that.

The UAE’s Nuclear Energy Efforts Are Full Steam Ahead

Following the Fukushima disaster last year, how can the country learn from those mistakes and ensure it gets its $20 billion project right?

Apple’s iPhone 5 Is Finally Here

The anticipation is over as the latest iPhone is revealed as taller, thinner, lighter and 4G enabled.

Price Of Apple iPhone 5 On UAE Grey Market Will Soar

Retailers warn UAE customers to wait and buy Apple’s new iPhone from official outlets as grey market prices are higher.

World’s Tallest Residential Tower Launches In Dubai

The Dhs1.5 billion Princess Tower is 98 per cent sold, says developer Tameer.

The iPhone 5 Is Almost Here…We Think

The world’ worst kept secret is soon to be unveiled in San Francisco as Apple loyalists await the unveiling of its latest product.

Daman Puts IPO On Hold Until 2014

The Dubai-based investment company blamed a lack of liquidity in the market for postponing its IPO and preventing Dubai’s full recovery.

Gulf Bank To Finance $2bn Kuwaiti Projects

The deals, in the oil and power sectors, will increase the bank’s market share in corporate financing.

Gold Hovers Near Six-Month High, Awaits Fed Meeting

The Fed is expected to launch another round of quantitative easing during a two-day meet starting today.

Emirates NBD Expands Into China

The lender opens Beijing office to tap rising financial ties between the UAE and China.

Trafigura Gets $400m Loan From ME Banks

One of the world’s largest commodity traders has turned to Gulf-based banks to widen its lending pool.

Arab Spring Boosts Dubai Retail Sales

Majid Al Futtaim-owened malls have seen a 15 per cent rise in footfall for the first half of the year.

The Rise Of Remittance

As remittances grows, Gulf Business investigates whether huge currency volatilities present a challenge or an opportunity for investors.

UAE’s New Reality Show To Debut In October

The winner of ‘The Entrepreneur’ show will receive a Dhs1million cash reward.

UAE’s Masdar Eyes Saudi Investments

The green energy firm is proactively seeking partnerships in the Kingdom, according to its chief executive.

Qatar Keeps Glencore Guessing On Xstrata Bid

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has built up a stake of more than 12 per cent in mining company Xstrata.

Top 10 Biggest Airlines In The World

Dubai-based Emirates is the only Middle Eastern airline to make the list of the world’s biggest global carriers by capacity.

UAE-China Trade Up 10% In 2011

Trade ties between the countries have risen over 395 per cent from 2002 to reach $15.6 billion last year.

Algeria Would Take Pre-Emption Right Over Qtel-Wataniya Plan

Qatar Telecom has already received approval to buy the remaining 47.5 per cent stake in Wataniya for $2.2 billion.

Saudi Airlines Unit Picks HSBC For IPO

Saudi Ground Services has hired the bank to advise as it plans to list 30 per cent of its shares.

High Oil Price Worries Saudi, Pledges To Meet Demand

Brent crude oil prices have largely traded in a range of $112-117 a barrel since mid August.