Investors Hope RWE’s Gulf Dream Offers Cash Or New Markets

The utility last week disclosed it was in talks with an unnamed Gulf investor, raising hopes that it could receive fresh funds and emerge from a crisis.

Kuwait Reassures Citizens On Strategic Food Stocks

Kuwait relies on imports for the majority of its food needs and depends on the narrow shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz for imported food supplies.

Arab States See A Month Of Yemen Strikes, Maybe Longer, Official Says

The official said the attacks would go on until Yemen was able to resume a U.N.-backed political transition interrupted by the Houthis’ seizure of Sanaa in September.

Yemen War Clouds Raise Dangers For Top Oil Shipping Route

The conflict could potentially damage Bab el-Mandeb passage through which nearly 4 million barrels of oil are shipped daily to Europe, the United States and Asia.

Germanwings Co-Pilot Likely Crashed Jet Deliberately -Prosecutor

The pilot, left in sole control of the aircraft after the captain left the cockpit, refused to open the door and pressed a button that sent the jet into its fatal descent.

Kuwait Raises Security At Oil Facilities Due To Yemen Strikes – KUNA

These measures include “securing all industrial safety and security requirements and raising the level of security measures of oil installations.

Iran Demands Immediate Halt To Military Actions In Yemen

Saudi’s regional foe Iran has called a halt to the “military aggression” in Yemen.

U.S. Commends Saudi-Led Military Action Against Yemen’s Houthis

Gulf countries’ operations have received open support from the West.

Saudi Suspends Flights At Southern Airports Amid Yemen Strikes

The airports affected include Jizan, Abha and Wadi al- Dawaser, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said.

Borse Dubai Rules Out Nasdaq OMX Group Stake Sale

The company earlier confirmed it had sold its complete 17.4 per cent stake in the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Pakistan Says Considering Saudi Request For Troops For Yemen

The decision to send troops to Yemen to support the Gulf states’ operation is being examined by Pakistan, an official said.

Borse Dubai Says Sold Complete Stake In London Stock Exchange

The firm had been the biggest single shareholder in the LSE prior to the sale.

Jordan Participates In Saudi-Led Operation In Yemen – Official

Jordan has close ties to the Gulf states and depends heavily on regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia for shoring up its economy.

Saudi’s Almarai Says Gets $67m Compensation For Bakery Fire

The fire in October 2014 caused “significant” damage at one of Almarai’s bakeries in Jeddah, the company said at that time.

Abu Dhabi Airports Chief Tony Douglas Steps Down

Authorities said the CEO’s departure would not affect the Midfield Terminal expansion.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Sink After Yemen Intervention; Dubai Worst Hit

Dubai’s index, which is the most volatile in the region because of leverage and the dominance of short-term investors, tumbled 5.1 per cent.

Dubai Launches Second Phase Of Healthcare City Project

The project, built at a cost ranging between Dhs3 billion and Dhs5 billion, will spread across 22 million square feet in the Jadaf area.

U.S. Authorizes Logistical, Intelligence Support To Saudi Operation In Yemen

A Joint Planning Cell has been established with Saudi Arabia to coordinate U.S. military and intelligence support, White House said.

Saudi Arabia, Allies Launch Air Campaign In Yemen Against Houthi Fighters

A widening Yemen conflict could pose risks for global oil supplies, and Brent crude oil prices shot up nearly six per cent soon after the operation began.

Kuwait Commerce Minister Resigns, Second Cabinet Member This Month

Local media said the resignation came as a member of parliament had demanded to question the minister for allegedly failing to protect the rights of small shareholders.

Borse Dubai Selling Stake In London Stock Exchange -Source

Bank of America, Barclays and Nomura are joint bookrunners on the stake sale, which is worth around 1.5 billion pounds.

Saudi Hardware Retailer SACO To Launch Share Sale In April

Subscription for the initial public offering will open on April 22 and run until April 28.

Kuwait’s KIPCO Says OSN Core Asset As Targets Double Profits By 2018

The company plans to achieve its 2018 profit target through earnings growth “across our core companies, particularly those in the financial services and media sectors”.

Five Minutes With.. Fadi Mroue, Founder, République

Fadi Mroue discusses the Darwinian future of advertising and Beirut vs Dubai as a media hub, following République’s crowning as Independent Agency of the Year at the Dubai Lynx Awards.

BIE Secretary General Says “Pleased” With Dubai’s Expo 2020 Progress

The head of BIE is on an official visit to Dubai to discuss the approaching submission of the Expo 2020 registration document.

Saudi Sahara, Ma’aden Petchem Plant Shut For Maintenance In April

The plant, in Jubail, is operated by Sahara & Ma’aden Petrochemicals Co (SAMAPCO) and will be offline for 25 days from April 1.

Arab League Says To Discuss Yemen Proposal For Intervention On Thursday

Yemen’s foreign minister had earlier called on Arab states to intervene militarily to halt the Shi’ite militia’s Houthi advance.

Dubai Government Establishes P&O Ports Subsidiary

P&O Ports has signed MOUs for preliminary discussions with the governments of Madagascar, the Republic of Somaliland and Albania to enhance their port infrastructure.

Dubai World Gets Approval To Restructure $14.6bn Debt Outside Court

The action allows lawyers for the conglomerate to gather the signatures of creditors in support of the deal outside the Dubai World Tribunal.

Qatar To Treat Gulf Investors As Locals, Freeing Up Foreigner Quotas

The decision looks likely to have little immediate impact on investment flows since foreign ownership limits for most stocks are far from being used up.