Dubai World Agrees Restructuring With Largest Creditors

Under the new deal, the repayment date of the biggest chunk of debt under Dubai World’s $25 billion restructuring would be extended.

Mondelez Plans $90m Biscuit Plant In Bahrain

The new plant will create about 300 jobs, the company said.

Revealed: Top Five Affordable Areas To Rent In Dubai

The areas that command the least residential rental rates in Dubai, as compiled by propertyfinder.ae.

Gunmen Wound Saudi Policeman In Shi’ite Muslim Stronghold

The policeman was shot and wounded by unknown assailants while stationed at a checkpoint at the entrance to the town of al-Awamiya late on Monday night.

Oman’s Bank Sohar Says CEO Resigns, Names CFO As Acting Head

Rashad Ali al-Musafir, the bank’s chief financial officer, would replace Kalmoor as acting CEO for an interim period, the bank said in a bourse filing.

Abu Dhabi’s TDIC Sells Out Phase 1 Of New Beachfront Project, Mamsha Al Saadiyat

The new mixed-use development is located in the Saadiyat Cultural District.

DP World Chairman “Sure” Djibouti Operations Will Return To Normal

The Dubai-based port operator has been accused of bribery by the Djibouti government.

Emirates Starts A380 Dallas Flights

New daily A380 service to Texas city dovetails with Qantas’ new superjumbo flight from Sydney

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Dubai’s ICD Exploring Investment Opps With Africa’s Dangote

The statement follows the Investment Corporation of Dubai’s stake purchase in Dangote Cement in September for $300 million.

Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate Sells Land Worth $697m To Government

In exchange for the plot of land, Barwa received QAR1.04 billion in cash, while the government also settled QAR1.5 billion of the developer’s bank loans.

French Affordable Smartphone Player Wiko Launches In UAE

Wiko, which claims to be Europe’s fastest growing smartphone brand, has launched eight models in the UAE.

Germany Examines Etihad, Air Berlin Codeshare Plans

Air Berlin said that the authorities were trying to put a new spin on the provisions of an air transport deal between Germany and the UAE during the review of the airlines’ winter schedules.

Omani Lender NBO Prices Cheap $500m Bond On High Investor Demand

Investor orders topped $1.6 billion for NBO’s issue, a source with knowledge of the deal said.

UAE Firm Signs Deal To Build Egypt’s First Coal-Fired Power Plant

Al Nowais Investments, an Abu Dhabi-based private firm is leading a consortium to build Egypt’s first coal-fired power plant in the Suez area.

Dana Gas Signs Deal To Recover $280m Owed By Egypt

The company has had problems recovering payments in Egypt because of political turmoil and said in August that it was working with the Egyptian government to agree a new deal.

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Some Win, Some Lose In Gulf’s Sukuk Mutual Fund Market

Funds dedicated to sukuk are a rare breed, with only 20 currently marketed in the Gulf.

UAE’s TRA Warns Against Fake iPhone 6 Units

The regulators warnings come after a number of fake iPhone 6 handsets were confiscated from various locations across the UAE.

Kuwait Investment Firm Global Says Management Withdraws Resignations

Global’s management team comprising Group CEO Ghunaim, CEO Bader al-Sumait, and executive vice presidents had resigned prior to its general meeting in September.

Saudi Electricity Signs $682.5m Deals For Riyadh Metro

The seven contracts are to build stations and lay cables for the rail system in the Saudi capital.

Etihad Rail Set To Launch Next Phase Of UAE Railway Network

The second phase of the UAE railway project, which at 628 kilometres is the longest of the three planned stages, is expected to be funded by the UAE federal government.

Emirates Signs 10-Year Management Deal With Angola Flag Carrier

Dubai carrier appoints senior managers but will provide no equity.

Kuwait Starting To Cut Subsidies, IMF Report Says

The International Monetary Fund did not give details of the reforms and government officials were not available for comment.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Foundation JV Launches Lifestyle Project In Dubai

As per the deal, MBRF will extend part of its land bank to newly launched developer Nshama to build an integrated community project at a central Dubai location.

State-Owned Dubai Development Seeks Merger, Acquisition Options

Listed on the DFM in 2007, the Dubai-based company was formed in 1975 to support the city’s residential development.

Qatar’s Economic Growth Rises To 5.7% Year-On-Year In Q2

Real GDP growth stood at 5.4 per cent in January-March, the slowest rate since the third quarter of 2012.

UAE’s Amanat Holdings To Open Dhs1.4bn Dubai Share Sale On Oct 20

Amanat will use the funds raised from the offering to establish companies in the healthcare and education sectors.

UAE Urged To Have More Home-Grown F&B Operators

Up to 80 per cent of the UAE’s food sector is currently franchise-operated, according to Salem bin Dasmal, founder of Silver Spoon Investments.

National Bank of Oman Sets Final Guidance For Bond; Books Top $1.2bn

The Sultanate’s second-largest lender by assets is earmarked to price its deal at 140 basis points, plus or minus 5 bps, over midswaps.

Up to 53% Of Data Generated In MENA Not Protected

The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to see its digital universe grow by over 600 per cent by 2020, finds new study.

Virgin Mobile Launches Services In Saudi Arabia

The two brands being launched by Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa are Virgin Mobile, aimed at the youth market, and Friendi Mobile, targeting Saudi’s expatriate workers.