Saudi’s Yansab Q1 Net Profit Slumps 48.7%, Misses Forecast

The firm made a net profit of 285.1 million riyals ($76 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Pakistan PM To Intensify Diplomatic Efforts To Solve Yemen Conflict

The country has faced the ire of its Gulf allies after refusing to lend military support to Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen.

Saudi British Bank Q1 Net Profit Up 3.2%, Beats Forecasts

The bank, an affiliate of HSBC Holdings, said it made SAR1.12 billion in the three months ending March 31.

Saudi Bank Samba Sees 3.1% Q1 Net Profit Gain

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

Oman’s PDO Says To Increase Oil Output 5% In Four Years

State-controlled Petroleum Development Oman plans to invest over $40 billion in its projects by 2019.

Majority Of UAE Residents Use Funds From Bonus To Pay Debts, Bills

Emiratis are the most likely to spend their bonus amounts while Indian expats are most likely to invest their bonus payments in a savings scheme, a new survey says.

Saudi Repeats Would Need Cooperation To Improve Oil Prices

The Saudi cabinet also affirmed that the Kingdom is not in competition with shale or other high-cost oil supplies.

Total Pulls Out Of Oman Offshore Exploration Block

The French oil company failed to make commercially attractive discoveries in the block.

Bahrain-Based Retailer Jawad Raises $235m Loan

The group is the franchise operator of clothing brand Mango and restaurant chains Papa Johns and Burger King in the Gulf.

Miami-Based Delano Hotel To Open In Dubai

Delano Dubai, 110-key deluxe hotel apartments, will be a part of a mixed-use resort development The8 in Pam Jumeirah.

Bad Weather Shuts Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura Port

Ras Tanura port is a major oil operations centre for Saudi Aramco.

Dubai’s DGCX To Set Date In Two Weeks For Launch Of Spot Gold

The exchange is still in talks with a local bank about the contract.

UAE Islamic Insurers Considering Mergers

A committee to oversee Islamic insurance is set to be established in the UAE by the end of this year to help standardise the sector.

Pakistani Minister Accuses UAE Of “Hurling Threats” Over Yemen Row

The UAE’s foreign affairs minister had rebuked Pakistan for not participating in the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Iran Suspends Saudi Arabia Pilgrimage Over Sexual Assault Allegations

The suspension comes as two Iranian teenagers were allegedly assaulted by Saudi security officers during their pilgrimage.

Cayan Group Reveals Property Projects Worth Dhs3.1bn In Dubai, Saudi

The company’s latest portfolio of projects includes residential properties in Riyadh and Dubai and a commercial tower in Riyadh.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala GE Capital Says No Plans To Change Shareholdings

Mubadala GE Capital was set up in 2009 as a 50:50 venture to invest globally in GE Capital-originated commercial finance assets.

UAE-Australia Trade Grows 18% In 2014

Trade has been buoyed by increased ‘bellyhold’ aircraft capacity from Emirates, Qantas and Etihad Airways.

Private Equity House Abraaj Closes $990m Sub-Saharan Africa Fund

The new African fund will focus on well-managed, mid-market firms in sectors most likely to benefit from demand driven by the rapid expansion of the middle class.

Saudi Regulator Lifts Suspension On PetroRabigh shares

Trading in PetroRabigh was suspended by the Capital Market Authority on Sunday after the company did not commit to listing rules.

Dubai Q1 Property Prices Drop Slightly Q-On-Q, Rents Stay Flat – JLL

Apartment and villa prices in Dubai fell marginally in the first quarter compared to Q4 2014, the report found.

Qatar’s Gulf International Services Q1 Profit Rises 89%

The firm made a profit of 355.7 million riyals in the first quarter of 2015, a statement said.

Qatar’s GIS Says Oil Price Fall Hits Rig Business

The company said that one of its subsidiaries will release a contracted rig in May due to the oil price fall.

Bahrain’s GFH Says To Review London, Kuwait Listings

GFH did not give details of what its review would involve or say when it might be completed.

Qatar Shipper Milaha Eyes Combining Tanker Business With UAE Firm

Milaha said that if the merger is successful, the move would provide better financial returns and strengthen its combined business market position.

Saudi’s PetroRabigh Says Plans $1.9bn Rights Issue

The company said that it will use the money raised to help fund its expansion.

Dubai’s Drake & Scull Wins $91m Hotel Engineering Contract

The hotel is part of a development that also includes two residential buildings, Drake said in a bourse statement.

Saudi Arabia Trims Oil Supply To Some Asian Buyers -Sources

For the past two months, the Kingdom had informed some customers that they would receive full contracted volumes, only to trim supply later.

Bahrain Sovereign Fund Wants To Double Assets Under Management In 7 Years

The fund is seeking targets in Europe and the U.S., and select markets in the Far East, across multiple sectors including logistics and industrials.

Iran Denies Military Advisors Captured In Yemen

Local militiamen in Aden said on Saturday they had captured two Iranian military officers advising Houthi rebels.