The Rise Of Dim Sum Bonds

Gulf firms are increasingly chasing Asian liquidity.

Egypt’s PM Focuses On Growth

Hisham Kandil says he expects the country’s economy to grow by up to four per cent this financial year.

Egypt Sees IMF Deal In 2 Months, Eyes World Bank Aid

Egypt’s government is hoping to receive a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund.

Over 50% Of ME Firms To Hire In Q4 2012

Majority of vacancies are for junior level executives while 45 per cent of firms will advertise less than five positions, says new survey.

Air India Heralds Dreamliner’s Arrival

India’s flagship airline welcomes the arrival of its first Boeing 787, ahead of its first Dubai route.

Global Sukuk Demand Far Exceeds Supply -E&Y

Current outstanding demand for Islamic bonds totals an estimated $300 billion.

Bangkok: The King’s Retreat

Bangkok’s sprawling Grand Palace is the spiritual heart of Thailand’s kingdom.

Oil Prices Re-enter The “Danger Zone”

As oil prices rise, Western economies face dire days ahead, says Reuters’ John Kemp.

REVEALED: The GCC’s Top Event Bids

Gulf Business takes a look at the biggest events that the GCC nations have hosted, are hoping to host, and the ones that got away.

Egypt’s OCI Income Falls 28%

Orascom Construction Industries, Egypt’s biggest listed company, feels weight of new plants in Algeria and the US.

Apple Expected To Launch iPhone 5 On Sept 12

The tech giant has hinted that it will launch its latest phone at an event on September 12 in San Francisco.

Barclays Sees Middle East Driving Investment Bank

The lender leads M&A advisory rankings in MENA with $4.7 billion of deals this year, according to Dealogic.

Gold Hits 5-1/2 Month High On Stimulus Hopes

Gold and silver have hit multi-month highs as investors aim to hedge against potential inflation risks.

MENA Consumers Are World’s Most Loyal

Ernst & Young survey shows shoppers in the region are more loyal to their preferred brands than shoppers in the UK or US.

GCC Ministers: More Talks Needed On Integration

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia urges Gulf Cooperation Council to become a single entity.

Manchester City And Malaga Start Season Well

The Gulf-funded football clubs continue to spend big money for new players as both teams get off to winning ways.

Barclays Appoints Jenkins To Fill Diamond’s Shoes

The banking group appoints a new chief executive to repair its damaged reputation following the Libor scandal.

Syria’s Rural Economy Adapts As Conflict Spreads

Although much of the country’s industrial production has been hit, the rural economy has been less affected by the turmoil.

Top Start-up Funds In The Middle East

With entrepreneurship in the region witnessing an unprecedented boom, funding options are also on the rise.

Top 10 Nations With The Most Public Holidays

Colombia tops the list while Lebanon is the only Middle Eastern country to feature.

China’s ICBC Posts Strong H1 Growth In ME

ICBC ME posted a pre-tax profit of $36 million in the first half of the year, up 157 per cent from H1 2011.

Qatar-Barclays Payments Face Fraud Probe

Fees from Qatar Investment Authority paid to the British bank are being scrutinised by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office.

Yemen Says Saudi To Donate $1bn To Support Currency

The money will be placed in the Yemeni central bank and will support the country’s economic recovery, a Yemeni minister said.

iPhone Struggles In China

Apple is used to being a market leader, but the hugely lucrative Chinese market is proving elusive.

G7 Urges Higher Oil Output, Warns On Reserves

Finance ministers of the G7 nations said that the West was ready to tap oil reserves to offset rising prices.

Apple Seeks Bans On Samsung Phones

Days after its court victory, the world’s most valuable company has filed a lawsuit against the South Korean brand, targeting 28 of its devices.

Saudi Deals Boosted US Arms Sales To $66.3bn In 2011

The Kingdom bought weapons worth $33.4 billion from the US last year, says new report.

Gold Drops As Investors Await Central Banks Meeting

The precious metal rose to $1,676.45 an ounce on Monday, it’s highest in over four months.

Egypt’s President Rules Out Currency Devaluation

Mohamed Mursi confirms there will be no new taxes and will look to investment to fix the country’s economy.

Arab Bank Board Appoints New Chairman

Jordan’s largest lender has elected Sabih al-Masri to head the bank after the sudden resignation of Abdel Hamid Shoman.