Omantel Gets Shareholder Assent For $130m Sukuk Issue

Omantel did not give any timing for the issue in the bourse filing.

Saudi Oil Minister Denies “Conspiracy Theory” Behind OPEC Decision

Ali al-Naimi also said that OPEC will not take sole responsibility for propping up the oil price.

UAE’s Ajman Bank Agrees $155m Syndicated Islamic Loan

The deal consisted of a hybrid murabaha and wakala structure with a two-year lifespan.

Dubai Holding Unit’s 2014 Profit Rises 42%, Still Eyes Telco Sales

The company made a net profit in 2014 of Dhs4.68 billion last year, up from Dhs3.30 billion in 2013.

Nakheel Launches Tender For New Mall At Jumeirah Village Triangle

The tender covers infrastructure services relocation, shoring works and excavation at Al Khail Avenue.

Dubai Investments Forms JV To Develop Projects In Saudi

The joint venture firm’s first project in Saudi Arabia will be an 11 million square metres project called Riyadh Investment Park.

US Embassy In Saudi Reopens After Week-Long Closure

Consular operations in Saudi Arabia were first suspended last week over heightened security concerns.

Saudi Arabia Stops Business Visas To Swedes In Diplomatic Row

Saudi Arabia recalled its ambassador to Stockholm earlier this month, after Sweden ended a long-standing defense cooperation agreement with the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia’s OPEC Governor: Hard To Reach $100-120 Oil Again

Mohammed al-Madi said that the current price drop was because of fundamental supply and demand factors, not any non-economic policies.

Bahrain-Based Terra Sola To Build $3.5bn Solar Plant In Egypt

The project is expected to provide 2,000 megawatts of solar energy to Egypt.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Mixed; Arabtec Dampens Dubai

Arabtec posted an unexpected Q4 loss of $25.7 million, blaming non-recurring general and administrative expenses.

Qatar Finance Minister: Prioritising Health, Education, Transport, World Cup Projects

Qatari plans to spend about $200 billion on transport, electricity generation, water supply, housing and other projects between 2013 and 2018.

UAE Wins Hosting Rights For FIFA Club World Cup In 2017, 2018

The tournament is held in mid-December every year and was earlier hosted by the UAE in 2009 and 2010.

Dubai’s Arabtec Swings To Q4 Loss, Blames High Expenses

Non-recurring general and administrative expenses jumped 75 per cent to Dhs749.9 million last year.

US, UAE Move Forward On Space Cooperation

The two countries will focus on issues such as space policy and regulatory developments, space security and space science cooperation.

Saudi Looking Beyond Oil Price Slump As Rig Count Spikes

The Kingdom has been ramping up the number of machines drilling for oil and gas.

Football FIFA 2022 World Cup Final To Be Played On Dec. 18

The winter tournament is expected to last 28 days, instead of the 32 for last year’s finals in Brazil.

Sri Lanka Says Rajapaksa Officials Stashed Over $2bn In Dubai

The funds represented about of fifth of the total amount of so-called ‘black money’ that the authorities suspect was illicitly stashed abroad.

The War For Talent: The Ugly Side Of UAE’s Healthcare Boom

With a number of hospitals and clinics starting up in the GCC, the war for medical talent has begun.

UAE’s Etihad Gets Rare Full Plane Financing For A380 Superjumbo

The financing from a group of Korean institutional investors is structured as a 15-year, fixed coupon full-payout lease.

Thales Eyes Local Mega Rail Deals In Gulf

The firm is bidding for the second phase of Etihad Rail project, a senior official said.

Emaar Foundation, Awqaf Launch Dhs25m Residential Project

Rental returns from the eight-storey tower in Al Warqa will be allocated to the Al Noor centre in Dubai.

Oil Falls To $55 As Kuwait Comments Refocus On Oversupply

Kuwait’s oil minister said on Thursday that OPEC had no choice but to keep output steady.

Etihad, Universal Unveil Fast & Furious Branded Boeing 777 Airplane

The luxury aircraft will be used to promote the upcoming action flick, ahead of its launch in April.

Twitter To Open Dubai Office

The website has a constantly growing user base with 76 per cent of social media users in the Middle East and North Africa region using it regularly.

Qatar’s Ooredoo Expects Revenue To Fall In 2015

Factors largely beyond its control have dulled Ooredoo’s lustre, and its profits for the past two quarters have missed analysts’ forecasts by a wide margin.

OPEC Has No Choice But To Keep Output Unchanged- Kuwait Minister

Ali al-Omair said the OPEC has to keep output unchanged to sustain marketshare.

Dubai’s Emaar Denies Rumours That Chairman Intends To Leave

Alabbar is managing the company’s business on a daily basis and is fully committed to it, Emaar said in a statement.

Majority Of UAE Filipinos Prefer Property Investment In Metro Manila – Survey

An increasing number of Filipinos in the UAE are opting to buy property in their home country.

Qatar’s CBQ Shareholders Approve Up To $1bn In Capital Instruments

The annual general meeting of the lender gave approval for the move in accordance with Basel capital requirements.