Kuwait’s Gulf Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 9%

Net profit for the three months to the end of June was KD6.87 million.

Lack Of Jobs Push UAE Grads To Entrepreneurship

The majority of fresh graduates in the UAE said that finding a job was a challenge in the current market.

Dubai’s DP World Signs $3bn Loan Deal – Sources

The new five-year facility is split between a $2.39 billion conventional loan and a $610 million sharia-compliant tranche.

Boeing, Air Lease In 26-Plane Order For 777-300ER, 737 MAX

The deal has a list price value of $3.9 billion.

Airbus Expects At Least 50 A330neo Orders, Aiming For Over 100

The A330neo is expected to have 25 per cent lower capital costs than Boeing’s rival 787 Dreamliner.

Samsung Unveils Swarovski Encrusted S5 Cover In UAE, Priced Dhs499

The crystal-encrusted cover comes in two shades – smoky grey and blue, and solid black.

Middle East Investment Banking Fees Up 72% In Q2 2014

Investment banking fees in the region reached $237.9 million in the second quarter of this year, a new report finds.

Kuwait’s Zain Says Court Lifts Freeze On Zain Iraq Earnings

Zain’s Iraqi unit was sued by a local telecommunications firm over the $1.2 billion acquisition of rival operator Iraqna from Egypt’s Orascom Telecom in 2007.

Ajman Emerges As Relocation Hotspot For Dubai, Sharjah Residents

Rents in Ajman are growing as budget-conscious residents move from Dubai and Sharjah, where rents have soared, finds Asteco.

Qatar’s Bourse Suspends Masraf Al Rayan Shares Over Disclosure

Islamic lender Masraf Al Rayan did not disclose the sale price or other details of its recent sale of Seef Lusail Real Estate Development Co.

Qatar Electricity and Water Q2 Profit Falls 4.4%

The state-run utility made a profit of QAR417 million ($115 million) in the three months to June 30 compared to QAR436 million in the prior-year period.

UAE’s Falcon Aviation Signs $153m Bombardier Jet Deal

The transaction follows a letter of intent to acquire one CS300 aircraft and another option that was announced in February 2014.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Q2 Profit More Than Quadruples

Net profit in the three months to June 30 jumped to Dhs6.2 million ($1.7 million) from Dhs1.3 million a year earlier.

Kerry Calls Bahrain Minister Over Expulsion Of U.S. Official

Bahrain expelled Tom Malinowski last week, saying he had “intervened flagrantly” in the country’s internal affairs by holding the meeting.

U.S. Signs Agreement For $11bn Arms Sale To Qatar

The deal is the biggest U.S. arms sale so far this year, according to media reports.

Airbus, Under Fire From Qatar Airways, Says A380s Due By Year End

Airbus said it was working to fix problems with the A380 planes after Qatar Airways, which should have taken delivery of its first A380 in May, rejected the first three aircraft.

QFC Authority Appoints Sheikh Salman Bin Hassan Al-Thani CFO

QFC Authority said Al-Thani would help it strengthen its business environment for domestic and foreign firms.

Saudi Cement Beats Estimates Despite 6.2% Q2 Net Profit Drop

The firm made a net profit of SAR288 million ($76.8 million) in the second quarter, compared with SAR307 million in the corresponding period of 2013.

FIFA World Cup Was Biggest Social Media Event Ever – Facebook

Up to 350 million users generated a record Facebook “conversation” with three billion posts, comments and likes.

Emirates Signs $13bn Service Contract With GE

The order is for engines that will power the 150 777X jets that Emirates is buying from Boeing.

Etihad To Start Daily San Francisco Flights

San Francisco becomes Etihad’s sixth US destination.

Citi To Pay $7bn To Settle Securities Investigation

The settlement, signed over the weekend, caps months of negotiations.

Dubai’s Food Retail Sales Surged 500% During FIFA World Cup

Shisha cafes benefitted the most as they drew late night crowds with suhour menus and live streaming of soccer games.

Qatar Islamic Bank Q2 Net Profit Gains 15%, Beats Estimates

The Islamic lender made a net profit of $107 million during the three months to June 30.

Airbus Unveils Revamp Of A330 Passenger Jet

The A330neo will have a range increase of up to 400 nautical miles, with room for up to 10 extra seats in the cabin.

UAE’s Abraaj Group Buys Stake In Tunisian Hospital

Abraaj’s investment will help increase patient capacity, add new services and ramp up human resource training in the hospital.

British Airways Owner Makes Firm Order For 20 Airbus A320neo Jets

Airbus confirmed earlier on that it would launch a revamped or “neo” version of the larger A330 wide-body jet.

Aujan Coca-Cola Buys Majority Stake In Lebanon’s NBC

National Beverage Company (NBC) manufactures and distributes Coca-Cola, Pampa, and other products in Lebanon.

Private Banks Not First Choice For Wealthy – StanChart Report

The majority of high net worth business owners prefer consulting lawyers and accountants over their private banks for planning their wealth transfer to their successors, a new study finds.

UAE Regulator Announces Guidelines For Twitter

Twitter users in the UAE are prohibited from tweeting content that is contrary to public morals and the principles of Islam.