Dar al-Arkan Repays $1bn Sukuk

The Saudi-based property developer said that Sukuk account holders will receive the funds on Monday.

Bank Muscat Q2 Profit Up 19%

The Oman lender made net profit of $90.9 million in the second quarter, above analysts’ estimations.

ME Airlines On Recruitment Drive

Carriers in the region face a huge supply-gap of pilots and technicians unless they recruit drastically.

Banks In UAE Need 10% Liquid Assets

The new rule, introduced by the central bank, will begin next year and extend until the end of 2014.

UAE Nuclear Plant Gets Eco Nod

The country’s first nuclear plant receives approval from the UAE’s environmental regulator.

TAQA Gets $355m To Grow In Ghana

The Abu Dhabi-based oil explorer has secured financing to expand in the African country.

Dubai Rents Up 10% In 2012

Rents for both villas and apartments have increased year-on-year in 2012, says a new report.

UAE Ships First Oil Via Fujairah

The UAE aims to increase exports from the new oil terminal as threats to close the Strait of Hormuz rise.

Banks In UAE Need 10% Liquid Assets

The new rule, introduced by the central bank, will begin next year and extend until the end of 2014.

New KSA Mortgage Laws Significant

Saudi Arabia’s announcement of five new laws will affect homeowners and businesses when they come into effect.

UAE Nuclear Plant Gets Eco Nod

The country’s first nuclear plant receives approval from the UAE’s environmental regulator.

FDI Inflows To GCC Fall 35% In 2011

Foreign direct investments into the Middle East dropped 16 per cent to $49 billion in 2011, says UN report.

ME Airlines On Recruitment Drive

Carriers in the region face a huge supply-gap of pilots and technicians unless they recruit drastically.

Barclays Off UAE Rate-Setting Board

The bank has withdrawn from the interbank panel following the Libor scandal in the United Kingdom.

Bank Muscat Shares Declined

Oman’s largest lender has offered new shares to existing holders at a discounted price to raise over $250 million.

Dar al-Arkan Repays $1bn Sukuk

The Saudi-based property developer said that Sukuk account holders will receive the funds on Monday.

Qatar Sells Largest USD Sukuk

The Gulf-state priced five and 10-year tranches at $2 billion each, attracting an order book of over $24 billion.

Qatar Islamic Q2 Net Profit Down

The bank dropped almost 35 million riyals in the second quarter in comparison to the same period last year.

Emaar Launches $500m Sukuk

The Dubai-based developer has selected seven regional and international banks for investor meetings in London.

Kuwait’s ALAFCO In $1.9bn Deal

Farnborough Air Show: Airplane leasing company orders 20 of Boeing’s single-aisle 737 MAX 8s for the Gulf.

Tamweel Q2 Profit Down 33%

The Dubai Islamic Bank-owned mortgage lender posted its second straight quarterly profit fall.

Qatar Airways To Sponsor UK Team

Farnborough Air Show: Two Premiership football teams have asked for sponsorship from the Doha carrier.

Qatar Airways Orders New A380s

Farnborough Air Show update: The Doha-based carrier unveils new 787; Boeing and Airbus battle.

Qatari Diar To Develop Oman

Five-star luxury resorts, marinas and a sports academy are planned for Ras Al Hadd following agreement.

UAE-French JV Wins $817m

Abu Dhabi’s National Petroleum Construction Co and French Technip to build offshore oil facilities.

Qatar’s Budget Surplus Triples

Booming revenues from liquefied natural gas will assist the country’s infrastructure revamp.

Banks Quit Dubai Group Talks

RBS, Commerzbank and Standard Bank are all threatening legal action against the Dubai Group.

Taking Over In Growth Markets

Abraaj Capital founder and group CEO, Arif Naqvi, tells Alicia Buller about his hopes for the private equity sector.

Gulf Air Weighs On Bahrain Fund

SWF Mumtalakat, which has shares in the airline, made a net loss of $717.68 million last year.

Qatar Rental Rates Rise 8%

Latest report from Asteco shows villa rates up four per cent as demand outstrips supply.