Top Ten Salaries in Qatar

Qatari salaries witnessed the highest increases as the tiny Emir state embarks on a rapid development plan ahead of the World Cup 2022.

Top Ten Salaries in Kuwait

The salary of an advertising creative director has jumped almost 23% in 2012

Top Ten Salaries in Oman

PR Directors in Oman are the top earners within the media segment, taking home nearly $8K a month

Saudi Cuts July Oil Output To 9.8m bpd- Source

The Kingdom reportedly reduced oil output by 300,000 barrels per day from June.

UAE’s Tabreed Appoints New CEO

The Abu Dhabi-based district cooling utility company appointed Jasim Thabet as its new chief executive officer.

Aldar Posts Three-Fold Rise In Q2 Profit

The Abu Dhabi developer reported a net profit of $113.8 million in the second quarter of the year.

Qatar Airways Partners With Canadian Carrier

Qatar Airways has entered an interline agreement with Canada’s short-haul carrier, Porter Airlines.

Industries Qatar Q2 Profit Inches Up, Meets Forecasts

The petrochemicals firm posted a net profit of QR2.14 billion in the second quarter of the year.

Dubai’s Arabtec Posts $3.1m Q2 Loss

Rising administrative and contract costs lead the construction company to post a loss during the second quarter of the year.

Saudi Is Spending More Than It Should – IMF

The Kingdom boosted spending to a record SAR804 billion in 2011, 23 per cent higher than in 2010.

Qatar Holding Plans To Raise Stake In Qatar Insurance

The Qatari sovereign wealth fund currently owns around 12 per cent of Qatar Insurance.

Saudi Grants Licence To Chinese Bank ICBC

The Kingdom’s cabinet has given a licence to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to open one branch in Saudi.

Air Arabia Q2 Net Profit Up 31%, Shares Rise

The UAE’s largest low-cost airline saw gains from under-served routes last quarter.

Julphar Signs Insulin Deal With US-Based Firm

Under the deal, EMD Millipore will sell recombinant human insulin manufactured by UAE-based pharmaceutical firm Julphar.

Olympics: Saudi Wins Bronze In Equestrian Event

The Saudi team, which included royal family member Prince Abdullah al Saud, lost out to Britain and Netherlands in the team show jumping final.

Kuwait’s Zain Q2 Profit Inches Up 1%

The telecoms operator reported a net profit of around $251.58 million in the second quarter of the year.

Oman’s Bank Muscat $251m Rights Issue 128% Covered

The capital raised will be used to fund credit growth and the lender’s upcoming venture into Islamic finance.

UAE Bank Deposits Drop 1.6% In June

Total bank deposits in the country fell from Dhs1.125 trillion in May to Dhs1.107 trillion at the end of June.

Olympics: Saudi Team Leads Equestrian Competition

The Kingdom is in gold medal position as it enters the last round of the team show jumping final on Monday.

Kuwait Posts Record $47bn Budget Surplus Last Fiscal Year

The Gulf state’s surplus for 2011/2012 was boosted by increased oil income and lower spending.

Palm Jumeirah most expensive area in Dubai; Jumeirah Village cheapest

Where in Dubai should you rent or buy? What will it cost you? And is it even worth it? Read what Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business has to say.

Dubai Seizes Dhs4 million Worth Of Fakes From Warehouse

The goods seized included 5,300 television sets, 7,000 DVD players and various other devices including stereo sets, pressing irons and vacuum cleaners.

UAE Selects Consultants As World Expo Bid Gathers Pace

Jones Lang LaSalle and Mace will support the development of the proposed site for the 2020 World Expo in Dubai.

Saudi Plans Giant New Taxi Company

Saudi’s transport system may be overhauled with 30,000 monitored taxis.

Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate H1 Profit Slumps 21.1%

The Qatari property developer made a net profit of around $163 million in the first six months of the year.

Dubai Financial Market Q2 Profit Drops 31%

DFM’s net profit fell to Dhs10.2 million during the second quarter of the year, as revenues reduced.

REVEALED: Top Places To Buy Property In Dubai

Gulf Business lists the top nine property growers, including Arabian Ranches, The Springs and Palm Jumeirah.

Julphar’s H1 Revenue Up 13.5%

The pharmaceutical company has seen a profit rise of 5.6 per cent for the first half of last year, with operating profit also up.

Olympics: Hijab No Hurdle For Muslim Sportswomen

Sports committees at the Olympic Games have started removing restrictions on women wearing headscarfs during competitions.

Saudi Bans Smoking In Public Places

The ban, which extends to restaurants and shopping malls, will be strictly implemented, the Kingdom’s interior minister has warned.