Stock News: Markets Extend Pull-Back Amid Global Gloom

Dubai’s index fell 2.7 per cent to 4,370 points as a broad sell-off continued.

Kuwait Moves Toward Cutting Diesel, Kerosene Subsidies In Key Reform

The cabinet “accepted” a report by a committee at the Ministry of Electricity and Water on hiking prices of diesel and kerosene more than threefold, state news agency KUNA reported.

Jumeirah Unveils Chinese Expansion

Trio of properties in Nanjing, Wuhan and Hainan take group’s Chinese portfolio to eight hotels

Saudi Convicts 22 On Militant Charges, Sentences One To Death -SPA

The group was convicted of embracing militant ideology, the possession of ammunition in their apartment and firing on security services during a raid on their apartment in Mecca, killing one security officer.

UAE Says Isolates Passenger From Liberia For Ebola Checks

The passenger arrived in Dubai on a plane from Liberia, the ministry said.

Bahrain Activist Detained For Seven Days – Lawyer

Zainab al-Khawaja was accused of insulting King Hamad by tearing up his picture, her lawyer said.

Al Rajhi Bank Posts Fifth Straight Quarterly Profit Drop

The bank said it made SAR1.66 billion ($442.6 million) in the three months ending September 30, compared with SAR1.71 billion in the same period a year earlier.

Qatar Airways’ Executive Division Eyes Up To 20 Gulfstream Jets

Qatar Airways plumps for Gulfstream to meet next-phase long haul needs

Legoland Dubai To Feature 15,000 Lego Structures In Six Themed Areas

The new theme park, to be operated by Merlin, is coming up in Dubai Parks & Resorts.

Oil Falls To $84, Near Four-Year Low, On Oversupply

Oil saw its biggest daily fall in more than three years on Tuesday.

National Bank Of Kuwait Q3 Net Profit Falls 16%

The decline in third-quarter net profit came despite the bank posting a 7.8 per cent increase in its operating revenue.

Dubai’s Marka To Launch Four New Retail Brands At Meraas’ City Walk

The group will bring European brands such as Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Berenice and Essential Antwerp to Dubai.

UAE Lender First Gulf Bank Sells 45% Stake In Brokerage

FGB, majority-owned by Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, signed an agreement with Integrated Financial Group.

Omani Telco Nawras Q3 Net Profit Jumps 36%

Nawras had 2.51 million subscribers as of Sept. 30, up 6.5 per cent from a year ago.

Blackstone, Gulf Investors Buy Stake In UAE’s GEMS Education

Under the transaction, GEMS will be split into two entities, with the investing group buying a stake in the part of the business focussed on MENA and Asia.

Samsung Launches Flagship Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge And Gear S In UAE

The Note 4, priced at Dhs2,799, will be available from October 16, while the Note Edge will be launched later as a limited edition product.

UAE’s Amanat To Invest In Six Firms Post IPO

The company is looking to invest in the GCC’s healthcare and education sector, with a focus on the UAE and Saudi markets.

Flydubai Hires Seven Banks For Debut Sukuk – Sources

In February, a Flydubai official said that the firm is looking to raise funds through a bond issue and was considering a sukuk option.

Bahrain To Invest $22bn In Infrastructure Projects

The projects include the upgrade to the country’s international airport, various tourism developments and the expansion of the aluminium smelter at state-owned firm Alba.

Saudi Arabia Sentences Outspoken Shi’ite Cleric To Death

Last year a prosecutor said he was seeking to convict Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr for “aiding terrorists” and “waging war on God”, which carry the death penalty.

Dubai’s Damac Expands Hotels Deal With Paramount

The new hotels and serviced residences will be launched over the next five years across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Istanbul.

UAE’s Amanat Holdings Dubai Share Sale To Open Oct. 20

The offer period for the flotation, in which shares will be priced at Dhs1 each, will run until November 4, the company said in a statement.

IndiGo Inks Airbus’ Largest Single Aircraft Deal

Indian low-cost carrier makes second commitment to A320 neo programme

Stock News: UAE Markets Rebound, Qatar Weakens

Dubai’s index added 1.2 per cent in a broad rally while Abu Dhabi edged up 0.2 per cent.

Oman’s Bank Dhofar Q3 Net Profit Rises 18%, Misses Estimates

The bank made a net profit of OMR9.8 million ($25.5 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, up from OMR8.3 million in the same period of 2013.

Bank Muscat Q3 Net Profit Rises 2.5%, Misses Estimates

The bank made a quarterly profit of OMR40.39 million ($104.9 million) in the three months to September 30, it said in a statement to the Muscat bourse.

HSBC Bank Oman Q3 Net Profit Rises 9%

The lender made a net profit of OMR3.8 million ($9.87 million) in the three months to September 30, compared with OMR3.5 million in the same period of 2013.

Kuwait Keeps Wide Discount To Saudi Oil In Market Share Battle

Kuwaiti crude for November was priced at a discount of 50 cents per barrel to Saudi Arab Medium, unchanged from a month ago and the widest in 10 years.

Al Noor Hospitals To Spend Up To $200m On Acquisitions In 2015

Al Noor has made three acquisitions in the UAE this year, including a cancer centre, and hopes to add further buys in the coming year, vice-chairman Kassem Alom said.

Saudi’s Riyad Bank Meets Expectations With 7.8% Q3 Net Profit Gain

The bank said it made SAR1.08 billion ($280 million) in the three months ending September 30, compared with SAR998 million in the same period of 2013, according to a bourse filing.