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QE2 To Become Luxury Hotel In Asia

Dubai World’s investment arm Istithmar bought the vessel from Cunard for $100 million back in 2007.

India’s BSE Launches Futures Trading On Dubai Bourse

Under an agreement with Indian bourse BSE derivatives exchange DGCX started trading futures for the S&P BSE SENSEX.

Dubai’s ENOC ‘Investigating’ Sri Lanka Diesel Cargo Quality

Sri Lanka returned a 40,000-tonnes diesel cargo shipment from ENOC on Thursday saying it was “not up to the required specifications”.

Rolls-Royce “Clearly Fell Short” With Qantas Engine Failure

ATSB report found oil leak led to a fire in the Trent 900 engine, which caused the break-up of a turbine disc and aircraft damage

World’s Largest Construction Firm To Invest In $1bn Dubai Hotel

China State Construction Engineering Corporation will make its first-ever Middle East investment in the Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah project.

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Launches Wind Farm In Seychelles

The 6MW Port Victoria Wind Farm is expected to power 2,100 homes in the island country.

Saudi Arabia To Sell More Crude To India In July

Two refiners in India have asked for additional cargoes to make up for a loss of supplies from Iran, say sources.

India’s Bharti Airtel Shareholders Approve Qatar Stake Sale

The deal marks Qatar’s first major investment in a listed Indian company.

India’s L&T Wins $300m Gas Project In Saudi Arabia

L&T will build a plant with a processing capacity of 75 million standard cubic feet per day.

India says Emaar JV Violated Rules In $1.5bn Investments

Emaar MGF Land has been accused of using overseas funds to buy agricultural land, which is not allowed.

Abu Dhabi Fund ADIA Turning To Emerging Markets

The fund raised its exposure limit on Chinese equities to $500 million from $200 million in the third quarter.

Qatar National Bank To Start India Operations

The state-owned lender expects to begin operations in the third quarter under the name of QNB India Private Limited.

Aramco Awards Midyan Gas Project To India’s L&T

The project, estimated to be worth less than $300 million, is due to come online in mid-2016.

Struggling Singapore Airlines Fights Back Against Gulf

With a market value of $11 billion, Asia’s second biggest airline desperately needs growth. Profit slumped nearly 70 per cent in the year to March 2012.

Thailand Woos Middle East Honeymooners

The Southeast Asian nation hopes to see a five per cent annual growth in Middle East travellers.

Emirates-Qantas Deal Not A “Reaction” To Competition – Clark

Emirates president Tim Clark said the airlines were not influenced by Etihad’s partnership with Virgin Australia.

SriLankan Airlines Posts 26% Rise In ME Passengers

The national airline carried a total of 463,999 passengers in the last year.

Qatar Buys Stake In India’s Bharti Airtel For $1.3bn

The deal is being channelled through Qatar Foundation Endowment.

Many In Muslim World Want Sharia As Law Of Land

Study finds over three-quarters of Muslims in MENA and South Asia want sharia courts to decide family law issues such as divorce and property disputes.

Japan Signs Nuclear Technology Deal With UAE, Wants More Oil

Japanese Oil Development Co. owns 12 per cent of the Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company oil and gas concession which expires in 2018.

AFC Elects Sheik Salman President

Sheikh Salman secured 33 of the 46 presidential votes available from AFC member associations in Malaysia.

Only 10% Of UAE Indians Have Adequate Retirement Planning

The majority of the NRIs have investments in illiquid assets and expect familial support during retirement.

Etihad Buys Jet Airways Stake For $379m

The Abu Dhabi carrier is approved to buy 27.3 million shares at 754.74 rupees each on a preferential basis.

Brent Drops Below $100 For First Time Since July

Recent weak data from China and the United States has caused concern about oil demand.

Etihad’s Jet Stake Deal Delayed Until August

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier is eyeing up a 24 per cent stake in the Indian airline, valued at around $330 million.

Indian PM To Visit UAE In Early August

Manmohan Singh’s visit will be the first by an Indian prime minister in over three decades.

Gold Hits 10-Month Low On Selloff To Cover Equity Losses

The precious metal fell as far as $1,541.14 an ounce, its lowest since May.

India’s MRPL Asks For More Saudi Oil In April

State-owned refiner MRPL said it will halt oil imports from Iran in April if insurance cover is not available for its refineries.

Emirates On The Lookout For Asia’s Qantas

The Dubai airline’s long-term strategy “embraces opportunity,” states Emirates president Tim Clark.

Emirates-Qantas Deal Proves Dubai Airline Is “Big Power Broker”

The deal has just received conditional approval from Australia’s regulatory body.