Kuwait Finance House may sell properties, cut small number of jobs

The bank may auction the properties or offer them to be run by other operators, depending on market conditions, an official said.

Dubai named world’s second most important shopping destination

About 55.7 per cent of retailers in Dubai are international brands while the city attracted 45 new global brands last year.

MAG 5 JV launches new affordable residential tower in DWC

The project, valued at Dhs700 million, will comprise of 1,000 residential units and will be ready for handover by 2018.

Saudi Arabia’s March oil exports highest in over 9 years – data

The country shipped 7.898 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude in March, up from 7.350 million bpd in February and 7.474 million bpd in January.

Dubai Islamic Bank picks arrangers for potential dollar sukuk

DIB has mandated First Gulf Bank, HSBC, Maybank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Standard Chartered Bank and itself to arrange the meetings in Asia and Europe.

South Africa’s FirstRand Bank raises $235m via two-year loan in Gulf

The loan was priced at 100 basis points over the London interbank offered rate, with the participation of nine institutions from the GCC.

Senior Iranian adviser says Saudis should not host Yemen talks

The statement comes as a conference of Yemeni parties convened in the Saudi capital on Sunday to discuss ways of ending Yemen’s political turmoil.

ICBC Dubai branch narrows price guidance for benchmark 5-yr dollar bond

The deal, rated A1 by Moody’s, has so far attracted orders totalling more than $3.5 billion from investors, a document showed.

Oil oversupply due to shale oil output rise, not OPEC – Kuwait

OPEC production had not risen by more than 200,000 to 400,000 bpd above its 30 million bpd cap since 2011, an official said.

Emirates plays off Airbus’ A350 against Boeing’s Dreamliner

Emirates’ head Tim Clark has said the airline will opt for either B787-10s or A350-900s in the next stage of its fleet development.

No impact of Oman quake on the UAE, say officials

The 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit Oman on Sunday, triggering fears of a tsunami.

Saudi-led air strikes hit Yemen’s Aden after truce expires

Bombings struck the rebel-held presidential palace in Aden’s downtown area.

BBC journalist jailed in Qatar when reporting on labour conditions

The BBC’s crew was invited to Doha to film improved accommodation for migrant workers in the country, ahead of 2022 World Cup.

Oil prices rise on Middle East fighting; OPEC output eyed

Prices were supported by concerns that conflict in Iraq and Yemen could disrupt production or supply routes.

Oman’s Bank Nizwa withdraws United Finance merger proposal

Nizwa said in February that it saw the proposed merger as a way to speed up its growth.

Dubai Water Canal project 33% complete, new diversions announced

The Roads and Transport Authority has opened phase II of the main traffic diversion works on Al Wasl Road.

Saudi-led alliance resumes air strikes on Yemen as ceasefire ends

Explosions could be heard near Aden’s airport and the districts of Khor Maksar and Crater, a witness said.

Qatar Petroleum to restructure following oil price fall

Earlier this year, QP said it would absorb its international unit, QPI, into its structure.

ICBC Middle East plans benchmark dollar bond issue

It would be the first bond issue by ICBC through its DIFC branch, underlining the bank’s growing business in the Middle East.

Al Noor Training Centre honours social citizenship as Sheikh Mansoor becomes Royal Patron

The training centre for children with special needs honoured companies that looked “beyond business” to social responsibility.

Majid Al Futtaim to invest Dhs1bn in VOX Cinemas until 2020

The funds are aimed at helping VOX attract a further 50 million customers over the next five years.

UN Yemen envoy calls for truce to be extended for five days

The five-day humanitarian truce began on Tuesday to distribute aid to the millions deprived of food, fuel and medicine by weeks of fighting.

Dubai Properties says Arabella Townhouses sell out on launch day

The developer has now launched additional units for sale within the project, which is located in its Mudon community in Dubailand.

Saudi PetroRabigh restarts vacuum distillation unit after unscheduled maintenance

The maintenance will cost the company around SAR100 million, which will be reflected in second-quarter results.

Nakheel signs deal with Landmark Group for 25 outlets in Al Khail Avenue

Construction on the Al Khail Avenue mall will begin this year, with expected opening in 2018.

UAE’s Waha Capital to invest up to $1.08bn by 2020

Waha is looking to invest in sectors with high growth potential such as energy, infrastructure, healthcare and education.

Kuwait’s Agility Q1 profit rises 5%, in line with forecast

he firm’s net profit in the three months to March 31 was KD11.8 million.

Abu Dhabi prosecutors say will contest verdict in schoolgirl death case

The Abu Dhabi Appeals court had eased the verdicts on the defendants and overturned the school’s closure.

What higher education needs to know about data security

Matthew Boice, VP of Ellucian Middle East, explains why higher education institutions are among the most at risk of cyber attack.

Obama seeks to reassure Gulf allies at summit, sees no early end to Syria war

The US leader said that the rare summit with Gulf Arab leaders was “very frank and honest”.