Saudi Arabia Prepares To Open $530bn Stock Market To Foreigners

A statement from the cabinet did not specify a timetable for the market to be opened.

UAE’s Second Tallest Tower Is 80% Complete, Says Developer

The Marina 101 project in Dubai, being developed by Sheffield Holdings, is slated for handover in early 2015.

Apple Asks Suppliers To Produce Up To 80m Large-Screen iPhones

The forecast for the iPhones with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays is much larger than the initial order last year for iPhone 5S and 5C models, says report.

IMF Raises Saudi Economic Growth Forecast To 4.6% For 2014

In April, the IMF had forecast GDP growth in the Kingdom to reach 4.1 per cent for 2014.

Saudi Telco Mobily Q2 Net Profit Slips 18.6%

The drop was caused by a provision against a scrapped network sharing deal with Atheeb Telecom.

Asian, Western Firms Bid For UAE Oilfields – Sources

A final decision on the winning firms is unlikely before early 2015 as the country decides whether to bring in Asian firms or stick with old partners, sources said.

India’s Tech Mahindra Forms JV To Expand Saudi Operations

The Indian firm will have 51 per cent ownership in the joint venture called Tech Mahindra Arabia while Saudi-based Midad will have a 49 per cent stake.

Kuwaiti Bank KFH Q2 Net Profit Rises 6.4%, Misses Estimates

Net profit rose to KD28.51 million ($101 million) in the three months to June 30 from KD26.8 million in the same period a year ago.

Saudi’s Fawaz Alhokair Q2 Net Profit Up 15.7%, Misses Forecasts

Net profit in the three months to June 30 was SAR191.2 million ($51.0 million), compared to SAR165.2 million in the same period a year earlier.

Saudi Electricity Q2 Profit Jumps 144% On One-Time Gain

The company made SAR3.66 billion during the three months to June 30, compared to SAR1.50 billion during the same period of the previous year.

Dubai Says Will Have Disabled-Friendly Parks By 2016

Dubai Municipality plans to begin restructuring all the major parks in the emirate to make them more accessible for disabled people.

Almost 41% Of UAE Businesses To Base Future Trade In Renminibi – Report

A HSBC survey found that business relationship benefits and competitive pricing were driving UAE businesses to adopt trade in Renminibi.

EY: 10 GCC IPOs Raise $2.26bn In H1 2014

Saudi Arabia led the GCC activity in the first half of the year with four IPOs, followed by the UAE with three.

Saudi Telecom Reports 96% Rise In Q2 Profit, Beating Forecasts

STC changed the valuation of last year’s sale of a majority stake in Indonesia’s Axis from a SAR598 million loss to a SAR41 million gain.

Saudi’s Kingdom Holding Q2 Net Profit Rises 16.8%

The firm, owned by billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, attributed the rise to an increase in gains on investments and dividends income.

Stock News: Arabtec Plunges Again, Drags Dubai Down Further

Arabtec tumbled its 10 per cent daily limit while the Dubai index dropped 3.9 per cent.

Oman Fund Working To Rescue Bulgaria’s Corpbank

A plan is expected to be put together within three months.

Arabtec’s Board To Meet On July 24 To Review Q2 Results

Arabtec shares have been swinging wildly in recent weeks, moving the entire Dubai stock market.

Etisalat’s Profit Jumps 26% On Maroc Telecom Buy

The former telecom monopoly, which operates in 19 countries, made a net profit of Dhs2.5 billion.

Emirates To Start A380 Mumbai Flights

The start of double-decker services marks the end of a long negotiating road for Emirates and start of new passenger transfer opportunities

Qatar Reveals New Foreign Worker Reforms Ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup

New steps include a requirement that firms set up bank accounts for workers and pay wages electronically and a mid-day work ban in summer.

UN, Qatar Condemn Gaza Killings, Call For Immediate Ceasefire

The 13-day bloodshed in the Middle East has cost more than 400 lives.

Emirates Boss Calls For Airlines Summit On “Outrageous” MH17 Attack

Tim Clark said domestic regulators may decide to be more involved in giving their carriers guidance on where it is safe to fly.

Bahrain Asks Court To Suspend Main Opposition Bloc’s Activities

The ministry asked for a three-month suspension of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society.

UAE May Issue Federal Government Bonds By 2018 – Finance Ministry

The purpose of issuing bonds is to meet the requirements of Basel III, according to a senior official.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Q2 Net Profit Jumps 22.6%, Beats Estimates

In May, the lender got regulatory approval to purchase much of Barclays’ retail operations in the UAE.

SABIC Chief Says Petchem Prices May Rise In Next 3 Years

Mohamed al-Mady said the global outlook for petrochemical demand over the next three years is positive.

RTA Begins Diversion Works On Sheikh Zayed Road For Dubai Canal Project

The first phase of traffic diversion will take place in the Dubai-Abu Dhabi direction near Safa Park, RTA said.

Stock News: Arabtec Drags Down UAE, Saudi Earnings Disappoint

Arabtec tumbled its daily 10 per cent limit, dragging down the entire Dubai stock market to close six per cent lower.

Middle East Visitors Spent $5.7m During FIFA World Cup In Brazil

Fans from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar made up 70 per cent of total Middle Eastern spend during the global tournament.