UAE’s Air Arabia Q3 Profit Up 22%, Beats Forecasts

The airline said it made a net profit of Dhs247.4 million ($74.71 million) for the period ended Sept 30, up from Dhs202.7 million a year-ago.

Dubai Tram Officially Launches, Passenger Services To Begin On November 12

The first phase of the Dubai tram, opening today, will stretch 10.6 kilometres and include 11 stations.

Dubai Meraas Unit Plans $689m IPO For Theme Park Project

The company will offer 2.53 billion shares at a price of Dhs1 each, in an offer that will run from November 17 to November 30.

Dubai’s Union Properties Q3 Net Profit Drops 26%

The developer made a net profit of Dhs127.93 million ($34.8 million) in the third quarter compared with Dhs171.89 million in the corresponding period of 2013.

Iran Calls For Cooperation With Qatar To Stabilise Oil Market

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh visited Doha on Monday and delivered a message from President Hassan Rouhani to Qatar’s Emir calling for cooperation.

U.S. Raises Level Of Concern On Kuwait Copyright Laws

The U.S. Trade Representative said Kuwait had failed to introduce a copyright law in line with international standards and to properly protect copyright and trademarks.

Abu Dhabi Onshore Oil Co To Invest $5-7bn To Raise Output -CEO

The state-owned crude oil producer currently produces 1.6 million barrels per day.

Egypt Considers Tighter Curbs On Media Coverage Of Military

A law in effect for decades already bans reporting on the military without permission, but a text of the new draft leaked to local media would increase curbs and penalties.

Saudi Bank NCB To Start Trading On Wednesday After $6bn Share Sale

The stock will be able to move a maximum of 10 per cent up or down on its first day of trading, the statement said.

Kuwait Looking At Reforming Petrol Subsidies – Official

A petrol price hike would probably have a much bigger impact on consumers than the diesel and kerosene changes.

Zain Iraq Says To Launch 3G Mobile Services By Jan 2015

Zain and its rival Asiacell had baulked at government demands to pay $307 million for 3G spectrum for seven to eight years remaining on their $1.25 billion mobile licences awarded in 2007.

Dubai’s Financial Free Zone To Double In Size In A Decade – Governor

The doubling in size would be in terms of floor space, the number of people working in the centre and the number of companies there, the DIFC governor said.

Kuwaiti Bank CBK Says Concerns Over Buyer Cash Behind Bond Cancellation

The bank said several of its customers who have ongoing credit facilities with the bank obtained external funding to subscribe to the bond.

Saudi Aramco Commitments Not Impacted By Oil Price Moves

The executive said that the fluctuating oil prices does not overshadow Saudi Aramco’s long-term commitment.

UAE Banks Profit Up 25% In First Nine Months Of 2014

Economic growth and lower provisions for bad debts have fuelled the banks’ profits, the UAE Banks Federation said.

Iraqi President To Visit Saudi Arabia Amid Hopes Of Diplomatic Thaw

An improvement in ties between Riyadh and Baghdad could help strengthen a regional alliance against Islamic State militants.

Don’t Panic Over Oil Price Drop, Situation Will Fix Itself – OPEC Head

Abdullah al-Badri said both producers and consumers would be happy with oil prices in a broad range around $100 per barrel.

Construction Begins On Abu Dhabi’s New Mega Mall, Al Maryah Central

The 2.3 million sqft mall, located in Al Maryah Island, is scheduled for opening in March 2018.

Starwood Partners With Emirates Skywards

Both operators’ premium travellers will now be able to enjoy mutual benefits, earning points and rewards.

Mumtalakat Hires Banks For Potential Dollar Sukuk Issue

Roadshows start in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday before moving to Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Dubai and closing in London on Nov. 17.

UAE’s Waha Capital Continues Rally After Strong Q3

The firm’s third-quarter profit more than doubled, driven by higher income from its stake in AerCap Holdings.

Al Ghurair Centre To Spend An Additional Dhs60m On Mall Revamp

The latest renovation will add an 80,000 square feet Carrefour hypermarket, around 50 new retail brands and a number of street-based restaurants to the mall.

Dubai’s Union Properties Says Board Did Not Approve Q3 Report

Union Properties did not explain the nature of the required amendments in the bourse statement.

Kuwait Oil Minister Says Doesn’t Think OPEC Will Cut Prices

Kuwait’s oil minister also said he believed surplus production in the oil market would be absorbed soon, but that the extent of the surplus was not clear.

Stock News: UAE Markets Rise, Qatar Flat

Dubai’s index added 1.1 per cent, buoyed by Emaar and Dubai Islamic Bank while Abu Dhabi’s index rose 0.7 per cent.

RTA Announces Dubai Tram Service Hours

The tram will operate from 6.30 am to 1.30 am from Saturday to Thursday and from 9.00am to 1.30 am on Fridays.

Omantel Q3 Net Profit Rises 3.1%, Meets Estimates

The company made a net profit of OMR30 million ($77.9 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, up from OMR29.1 million in the year-earlier period.

Japan Agrees To Extend UAE Crude Storage Deal

The agreement allows UAE easy access to Asian markets while giving Japan priority access to reserves if Japan is in short supply of crude.

Qatar Fund May Up Bid For Canary Wharf Owner Songbird

Songbird rejected an initial approach on Friday, saying the 295-pence a share offer significantly undervalued the company.

Dubai’s Limitless To Pledge Revenues To Get $1.2bn Debt Deal – Sources

The state-owned property firm is on track to restructure the debt by the end of the year, when a payment worth a third of the total comes due.