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“All Megatrends In Favour Of Africa” – Experts

The first day of the third Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai began with a heavy focus on investment in Africa.

Dubai Retailer MAF Close To Finalising Egypt Supermarket Deal

Majid Al Futtaim is eyeing the acquisition of Mansour Group’s Metro chain and discount grocery store Kheir Zaman.

Does The GCC Ignore Halal Cosmetics?

Some experts say the GCC suffers from a lack of local halal certification bodies, as buyers opt for European rivals.

M&A Deal Values In MENA Up 100% In Q1

The value of mergers & acquisitions in the region rose to $14.6 billion in the first quarter of the year, finds Ernst & Young.

GCC Stock Markets – On The Rise Or Fall?

Record market highs fail to secure emerging market status for GCC economies, leaving regional equity markets inconclusive.

Barclays’ Senior MENA Banker Resigns

Dubai-based Michael Helou headed up Barclays Capital in the region, the lender’s investment banking arm.

Gulf Bond Issuance Seen At $37bn In 2013 – Stanchart

The estimated figure is slightly higher than the $34 billion of total dollar issuance in 2012.

REVEALED: The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey

Where do you rank on the GCC pay scale in comparison to your Western, Asian and Arab peers?

UAE’s Dana Gas Expands Gas Exploration In Egypt And Lebanon

Abu Dhabi-listed Dana Gas has won a bid to develop an offshore block in Egypt’s Nile Delta.

Revealed: Asian Expatriate Salaries In The Gulf

The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey found that Asian expatriates earn much lower than their Western and Arab counterparts in the GCC.

Revealed: Arab Expatriate Salaries In The Gulf

The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey found that Arab GCC expats earn less than their Western peers but more than their Asian counterparts.

Revealed: Western Expatriate Salaries In The Gulf

The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey found that Western expatriates earn the heftiest pay packages in the GCC.

U.S. Nears $10bn Arms Deal With Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE

The deal will take V-22 Osprey aircraft, advanced refueling tankers, anti-air defense missiles and 25 F-16 Desert Falcon jets to the region.

Am I An American Arab?

Long-term residency for foreigners would revitalise regional business, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Is Enough Being Done To Manage The GCC Diabetes Time Bomb?

High levels of awareness for diabetes exist among GCC nationals, but is that enough?

Regulations, Expectations Stymie Funds In Middle East

Consolidation is going to be a key theme for the asset management sector, say experts.

Top Mega Trends In The Middle East

Increased social networking and infrastructure development are among the factors that will drive future growth, says study.

Pakistan Bears Brunt Of Iran Earthquake, 35 Killed

Earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude rocked the Middle East on Tuesday, a week after previous earthquake.

Qatar Rejects Criticism For Supporting Syria Rebels

Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani was speaking during a conference in Berlin.

Twitter Users In Dubai Earthquake Frenzy

Social media users across the GCC reported their ‘experiences’ of a second earthquake in eight days.

Major Earthquake In Iran, Shocks Felt In Dubai

A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Iran on Tuesday.

Goldman Sachs Middle East Senior Banker Resigns

Khaled Eldabag, a Dubai-based managing director, had clients including Abu Dhabi investment fund Mubadala.

Pegasus Airlines To Float IPO Stake This Week

The stake will be split between domestic, qualified and foreign institutional and individual investors.

GCC States Meet Over Iran Nuclear Radiation Fears

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck close to Iran’s only nuclear power station last week, causing fears of a radiation leak.

Gulf Tinkers With Energy Waste, Neglects Basic Causes

Energy consumption in the Middle East has outpaced gross domestic product growth, according to the World Energy Council.

UK Property Developers Woo ME Buyers

New exhibition in Dubai to feature luxury London properties that are not yet marketed even in the UK.

Spring GITEX Shopper Offers Glimpse Of Main Event

The shorter GITEX technology event in March indicated 2013 will be dominated by tablet computers, mobiles and accessories.

GCC Pharmaceutical Market To Pass $10bn By 2020

The GCC is home to some of the highest levels of lifestyle disease including diabetes and heart disease.

Qatar Throws Egypt $3bn Lifeline Amid IMF Talks

The gas-rich Gulf state has already provided Cairo with $5 billion in loans and grants since Egypt’s Islamist President Mohamed Mursi was elected last year.

Gulf Capital Unit Buys Stake In Turkish Diagnostic Firm

Techno Group Investment Holdings bought a 75 per cent stake in Turkish firm Dogu Tip for an undisclosed sum.