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Private Equity Group In Abu Dhabi Healthcare IPO

The group is looking for new advisers after dropping HSBC and JP Morgan Chase.

Starwood’s Aloft Opening In Iraq

It marks the global operator’s third property in the city, following deals for a Sheraton hotel and Four Points by Sheraton hotel earlier this year

Oil Rises On U.S. Fiscal Cliff Optimism

As the White House edges closer to a resolution, investors pour cash into oil and equities.

UAE Says Egypt Media Plot Claims ‘Fabricated’

The UAE Foreign Minister has summoned Egypt’s ambassador to discuss the claims.

GCC In 2012: A Retrospective

The last 12 months have seen robust regional spending, consistently high oil prices and the continuation of Obama’s presidency.

VIDEO: Google’s Incredible Snapshots Of 2012

Its zeitgeist of the year includes the Arab Spring, Egypt elections and pilgrimage to Hajj.

Egypt’s New Public Prosecutor Resigns

Talaat Ibrahim was appointed to the position by President Mursi in November.

Oil Flow At Iraq’s Kirkuk-Ceyhan Pipeline Resumes

Technical failure brought oil flow to a halt on December 8, and again on Saturday.

Green Shoots For Private Equity Sector

Interest in deals is up say experts, but closing deals is still lacking as billions of dollars in dry powder lies waiting.

Top Performing GCC Companies

The Gulf’s best performing firms in H1 of this year by net income.

The Gulf’s First Private Pension Launches

Bahrain’s Takaud hopes its product will help MENA companies struggling to deal with an ageing population.

Emirates Receives Five Planes In December

The additional widebody planes will help serve the carrier’s ongoing network expansion

Fuel Costs, Grey Market Hurdles For Business Aviation

Volatile oil prices and grey market competition are some of the main challenges that the regional business jet industry faces, says NasJet COO.

MEBA 2012: Middle East Business Aviation To Double To $1bn

Traffic in the regional business aviation sector has risen 12 per cent in the past year.

US Explores Ways To Boost Middle East Trade

The under-secretary for international trade says businesses in the States are thinking globally.

UAE’s Al Ghurair Has No Plans To Sell Stake In Libyan Refinery

The Al Ghurair group owns half of Ras Lanuf, Libya’s biggest refinery.

MENA Startups Should Not Copy Zuckerberg

Expert at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit says SMEs should focus on ‘boring businesses’.

Arab SMEs Must ‘Export Their Champions’

Experts at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit say MENA businesses must look beyond their borders.

Swiss Operator VistaJet Eyes Middle East

The luxury jet operator recently placed an order for 56 new planes worth $7.8 billion with Bombardier.

Unknown Attackers Fire At Cairo Protesters, 9 Hurt

President Mohamed Mursi’s opponents are protesting the planned referendum for a new constitution on Saturday.

Egypt’s President To Visit United States In 2013

The trip will be Mohamed Mursi’s first visit to the U.S. since he was elected to power in June.

GCC To Host First World Luxury Expo

Steinway Piano Gallery will be displaying a crystallised 1/6 scale model grand piano worth AED12 million for the first time

Atkins Wins Muscat Sports Academy Contract

A 3,000-seat outdoor tennis stadium will be a focal point, featuring a roof that illuminates at night

First ibis Opens In Saudi Arabia

First internationally branded three-star economy hotel in the Kingdom will be followed by many more as main hospitality groups target demand for affordable stays

Local Investors Plough Cash Back Into Regional Real Estate

Dubai is the top choice for regional high net worth individual investment.

Dassault To Grow Middle East Fleet By 10%

Its best-selling Falcon 7X features a 5,950nm range which can serve most city pairs demanded by business aviation travellers

Ocean View Hotel Opening December 22

Located along The Walk, the 341-room property will contain five restaurants and bars

Egypt President Scraps Decree That Sparked Protests

The constitutional referendum will go ahead next week despite calls for its postponement.

Dubai World Central Events To Take Flight

MEBA conference will shine the spotlight on new airport – ahead of business aviation operations starting mid-2013

Gulf Air CEO Resignation: What Happens Now?

Following the resignation of the CEO of Gulf Air, Samer Majali, this week, where does the airline find itself as it approaches 2013?