Visitors from the UK topped the list, spending almost $500 million in 2011, according to Visa.
Media reports had claimed that Etihad and Qatar Airways were eyeing a minority stake in the Indian budget carrier.
Global news agency Thomson Reuters buys MENA-based online platform Zawya for an undisclosed amount.
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund expects emerging market stocks to outperform in the long-term.
The Omani bank plans to use the proceeds from the sale to fund credit expansion and its foray into Islamic finance.
Majid Al Futtaim has begun choosing banks to arrange investor meetings ahead of a second bond issue.
Residential rents rose between four to 13 per cent in the two Saudi Arabian cities, says a new study.
The investment company, which plans to launch an IPO, raised Dhs100 million from the sale.
The free zone has repaid the Islamic loan five months early and consequently received a rating upgrade from Fitch.
Qatar’s government is hoping that its nascent non-oil sector will keep the economic engine running.
Qatar plans to buy four hotels from Starwood for around $940 million, according to French media reports.
The new pipeline is expected to end the UAE’s dependence on the shipping route that Iran has threatened to block.
The UAE and Qatar have not been upgraded to emerging markets status by index compiler MSCI.
Poor outlook for the US economy and rising supply pushed oil prices to around $92 per barrel on Thursday.
The number of Lebanese visitors staying at Dubai’s hotels rose two per cent year-on-year during Q1 2012.
Although the stock market is down 14 per cent from this year’s high, investors are positive on earnings.
Regional banks are on the prowl to snap up Middle Eastern arms of European banks looking to sell.
The construction company will use the amount to refinance existing debt and fund expansion.
Dubai’s flagship airline is looking at plans to lease aircraft in a deal with DNA2 and Goldman Sachs.
The luxury hotel chain group has specific discussions going on in Mumbai and Delhi, its chairman has said.
The Suisse bank returns to court today in lawsuit over alleged failure of payment in $10.7 billion Zain deal.
The country has adequate financial resources to bridge its budget gap, a senior minister has said.
The Canadian hotel operator announced that it will open its first resort in Dubai by mid-2014.
The retail and hospitality conglomerate moves into the healthcare industry with the launch of medical clinics.
Oil prices briefly fell below $95 a barrel on Tuesday on Eurozone worries, but bounced back again.
The amount will be partly used to construct a fuel pipeline from Jebel Ali to the Dubai Airport.
UAE contractor Drake & Scull International has secured a series of MEP contracts in Oman.
The UAE ranks highest in the region for global retail expansion, says a report by A.T. Kearney.
The Qatar-based telecommunications firm promotes Ahmed Al-Derbesti to chief operating officer.
The rating agency has cut the bank’s Middle Eastern arm’s rating from BBB+ to BBB, due to flat NPL ratio.