Dubai’s RTA Begins Work On Dhs32m Cycling Track

The new track will connect the existing cycling path at Seih Assalam to Mohammed bin Zayed Road and onwards to Nad Al Sheba.

Oman’s Islamic Deposits Surge, Adding Pressure On Liquidity Tools

Combined customer deposits at the two full-fledged Islamic banks and Bank Muscat almost tripled in the year to March.

Saudi Kayan Swings To Q1 Net Loss As Shutdown Hits Production

Saudi Kayan made a net loss of SAR591.6 million ($157.8 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in YNAP from Richemont

Dubai’s Emaar Reelects Mohammed Alabbar, Eyes Bumper 2015 Profit

The listed developer also projected a higher profit forecast for this year and approved a cash dividend worth Dhs1.07 billion.

UN Yemen Envoy To Step Down, May Be Replaced By Mauritanian -Source

Jamal Benomar had recently irked Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations for his handling of so far unsuccessful peace talks between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government.

Saudi Firm, Bunge To Buy Majority Stake In Canadian Grain Handler

G3 Global Grain Group, a joint venture of Bunge and Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co (SALIC), said that it will buy a 50.1 per cent stake in CWB for $201 million.

Qatar Expects VW CEO May Go After Falling Out – Handelsblatt

The QIA, which holds two seats on VW’s 20-member supervisory board that appoints and dismisses executives, has been looking to solve the leadership crisis at Volkswagen.

Yemen War Puts 2015 Crop At Risk, Food Stocks Shrink -UN Agency

With most people living off the land and about 90 per cent of Yemen’s water resources used in agriculture, Yemenis are especially vulnerable when conflicts disrupt farm production.

Changes To Gulf Open Skies Pacts Could Involve Price, Capacity Dumping Rules -Delta CEO

Delta and other U.S. airlines have charged their Gulf competitors with receiving more than $40 billion in subsidies from their home governments.

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Forecasts 2015 Profit Above Market Estimates

Emaar Properties expects a 2015 net profit of Dhs3.695 billion, higher than the Dhs3.366 billion average forecast.

Saudi’s Bahri Says Q1 Net Profit More Than Doubles On Year-Ago

The company’s net profit for the three months to March 31 was SAR398.4 million.

Kuwait Finance House Q1 Net Profit Up 14.6%

Net profit rose to $99 million in the three months.

Saudi Hollandi Bank Q1 Net Profit Up 29.3%, Beats Estimates

The bank attributed its increase in net profit to higher total operating income.

Kuwait’s Oil Facilities Remain On Alert Due To Yemen

Kuwait Petroleum Corp said at the start of military operations in Yemen led by Saudi Arabia that it had raised security around its oil facilities.

Saudi Aramco Starts Testing Parts Of Wasit Gas Programme

Wasit will be one of the largest gas plants not linked to oil wells ever built by Saudi Aramco.

Qatar Islamic Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 19%

The Islamic lender made a net profit of QAR400 million in the first quarter of the year.

Etihad Airways Added $1bn To Europe’s Economy In 2014

The airline’s capital spending on aircraft and other aviation equipment pumped in $2.6 billion to the European economy last year while supporting 28,100 jobs.

Dubai Bank DIB Happy With Capital Base – CEO

The bank sold a $1 billion capital-boosting sukuk issue in January.

Oman Telecom Regulator Fines Omantel $13m, Firm To Appeal

The fine was imposed because of a nine-hour service interruption last year.

Stock News: Dubai Posts Biggest Daily Gain In 10 Weeks On Strong Q1 Results

The Dubai index jumped three per cent, hitting a two-month closing high of 3,942 points.

Ooredoo Oman Q1 Net Profit Rises 22%

The company had 2.72 million mobile and fixed line subscribers as of March 31, up 12 per cent from a year earlier.

National Bank Of Oman Q1 Profit Rises 23%, Meets Estimates

The lender made a net profit of OMR12.6 million in the three months to March 31.

Deutsche Bank Fined $8.4m By Dubai Regulator

The regulator penalised Deutsche Bank on finding “serious contraventions” in the lender’s Dubai operations.

Over 80% Of Dubai Residents Faced Rental Rise On Contract Renewal

Over 60 per cent of residents plan to move to a new home before their next lease renewal, finds new survey.

Saudi Begins Investigation Of Officers Accused Of Molesting Iranian Pilgrims

The guards are accused of allegedly sexually assaulting two teenage boys while conducting a security search in Jeddah airport.

Private Equity Firm Abraaj Appoints MENA Investment Head

Huda al-Lawati was previously a managing director at Abraaj, having joined the firm in 2004 as an analyst.

Five Minutes With.. Abed Bibi And Husain Makiya, Co-founders, YouGotAGift.com

YouGotAGift.com’s co-founders discuss the inspiration for their gift card business, growth areas and plans to expand to regional and international markets.

Dubai Islamic Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 34%, Beats Estimates

The bank made a net profit attributable to shareholders of Dhs816.7 million in the first quarter of 2015.

UAE Employment Rate Up By Record 10% In 2014

The total number of workers in the country reached over 4.4 million, according to data from the Ministry of Labour.

Kuwait Says Controls Limited Fire At Mina Abdulla Refinery

The unit’s operational rates were still high and oil product exports will not be affected, an official said.