Saudi Oil Minister Adviser: Annual Oil Demand Seen Growing To 1m bpd

The increase is in line with the growth in world consumption, which is likely to increase to 105 million bpd in 2025.

Emirates To Launch A380 Daily Service To Copenhagen

The airline will deploy its two-class configured A380 from December 1, 2015 on this route, significantly increasing capacity.

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in YNAP from Richemont

Mohamed Alabbar: Other Board Roles Not Affecting Emaar

The Emaar chairman has refuted allegations that his role on the board of other property companies is causing a conflict of interest.

Iran’s Khamenei Says Saudi Air Strikes In Yemen Causing Genocide

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for Saudi Arabia’s actions in Yemen to be tried in international courts.

Dubai Refiner ENOC Marketing $1.5bn Long-Term Underwritten Loan – Sources

The syndication phase was launched on Wednesday and will allow additional lenders to join in the facility.

Dubai’s Nshama Awards Town Square Service Contract To Binladin Group

Saudi-based Binladin is the first company to win a contract for the mega 31 million sq ft Town Square development in Dubai.

Saudi Arabia Postpones Third Phase Of Nitaqat Over Private Sector Backlash

The latest phase requires a large increase in local employee quotas in the private sector, which could lead to a negative impact on the economy.

Saudi Arabia Blocks Iran Flight Carrying Pilgrims

Th Iranian flight carrying 260 pilgrims, had not got prior clearance, Saudi’s state news agency reported.

Saudi-Led Air Strikes Hit Sanaa, Border Areas And South Yemen Overnight

Saudi Arabia, backed by four GCC states and other allies, has waged two weeks of air strikes against the Iran-allied Houthis.

Iranian President Calls On Saudi To End Yemen Air Strikes

Saudi Arabia and a coalition have waged air strikes against the Iran-allied Houthis to try to drive them back from Aden.

Oil Edges Back From 6% Fall, But Outlook Weak

The slump in the previous session was triggered by a shock jump in U.S. crude inventories and record Saudi output.

Kuwait Reintroduces Compulsory Military Service For Citizens

The new law mandates all men to undergo compulsory military training once they reach the age of 18 and to remain in reserve forces till the age of 45.

Saudi’s Bahri Says Q1 Net Profit More Than Doubles

It attributed the rise to an increase in its fleet of very large crude carriers to 31 from 17.

Abraaj Says Completes Investment With TPG In Saudi’s Kudu

The deal is a first in the region for TPG, which manages about $65 billion of capital.

Qatar Lends Palestinians $100m To Pay Salaries

Palestine is in the midst of an economic crisis triggered by a row with Israel over taxes.

UAE Says Sees Iranian Meddling In Yemen, Region

GCC states had little grounds for hoping they could build normal ties with Tehran, said the UAE’s foreign minister.

US Firm Apollo Plans To Expand Into Mideast Via Dubai Joint Venture

Apollo is the world’s third-largest alternative asset manager after Blackstone Group and Carlyle Group.

Saudi Shipper Bahri Signs Deal With South Korea’s S-Oil

Bahri expects to book revenues of at least $67 million annually from the deal.

Banque Saudi Fransi Q1 Net Profit Rises 22.7%, Beats Forecasts

The bank attributed its rise in net profit to an increase in total operating income.

Saudis Say Efficiency Drive To Save 20% Of Energy Use

Rules introduced in the last few years require homes and businesses to install insulation and tighten standards for air conditioners.

Qatar National Bank Q1 Net Profit Up 10.1%, Beats Forecast

The bank reported a net profit of $741.7 million for the first quarter of 2015.

Emirates Launches Second A380 Daily Service To Zurich

The second A380 service will begin from October 1, 2015, adding 945 seats per week on the route.

Two Saudi Policemen Shot Dead In Riyadh

The policemen were patrolling in their vehicle at 1:30 a.m. when shots were fired at them.

GGICO Launches New Apartment Complex In Silicon Oasis

The first phase of the project will consist of 240 one bedroom apartments with prices starting at Dhs536,892.

Dubai’s ICD Acquires Stakes In Three Hotels

The fund’s latest acquisitions include the W Hotel in Washington D.C., a majority stake in New York’s Mandarin Oriental and minority stake in One&Only Cape Town.

Dubai Rent Growth Slows To 3% In Q1 2015

Apartment rates in Dubai saw a drop or gain between one and three per cent, while villa rates were largely unchanged.

Saudi’s Jarir Marketing Q1 Net Profit Rises 22.7%, Beats Forecasts

It made a net profit of SAR247 million in the three months to March 31.

Dubai’s Ruler Endorses Dhs14bn Nakheel Projects

The projects include a 12 million sq ft mixed used development in Deira Islands that will feature a massive mall with a glass dome.

Saudi Pumps Up Oil Production To A Record High Of 10.3m Bpd

The Kingdom produces more than 10 per cent of the world’s crude.

Saudi’s Naimi Says Ready To Help Improve Oil Prices, But Not Alone

The Saudi oil minister also said he expected oil prices, that have languished near six-year lows, to improve in the near future.