Dubai’s Noor Bank Eyes Turkish Growth To Beat Competition

The bank has arranged syndications for Turkish borrowers worth more than $4.5 billion since 2010, including more than $2.1 billion in the past 18 months.

Emirates, DTCM Launch $20m Campaign To Attract Visitors To Dubai

The ‘See you in Dubai’ campaign will focus on attracting tourists from markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

Russian Oil Tsar Igor Sechin To Meet OPEC As Saudis Keep Market Guessing

Oil prices have fallen 30 per cent since June to below $80 per barrel.

Dubai’s Jumbo Electronics Launches Online Shopping Portal

Jumbo.ae has been developed in collaboration with Build-a-Bazaar, a subsidiary of Indian e-commerce firm Infibeam.

Oil Steady Below $80 Ahead Of OPEC Output Decision

Key will be what OPEC’s biggest producer, Saudi Arabia, decides, with some analysts expecting no price supporting action from the Kingdom.

Stock News: Egypt, Saudi Slide; Funds Start Buying In UAE, Qatar

Bourses in the UAE and Qatar began recouping early-session losses as stocks whose weightings in MSCI’s emerging markets index are set to increase topped trading volumes.

Saudi Builder Al Khodari Proposes $133m Capital Hike

The capital increase will require the approval of the bourse regulator and an extraordinary shareholder meeting, a bourse statement said.

UAE’s Topaz Plans To Raise $550m Loan To Fund Expansion

The company plans to use the proceeds to refinance an existing $380 million loan package at a lower interest rate and to provide cash for potential expansion.

UAE, China Mull Joint Investment Fund To Focus On Clean Energy Projects

A senior official said that the fund will be looking to invest in clean energy since it is an area of interest to both the UAE and China.

Saudi Arabia Says Islamic State Ordered Attack On Shi’ites In Al-Ahsa

A ministry spokesperson said that the leader of the al-Ahsa attack had received orders from abroad, detailing the target and the location of the attack.

Saudi’s Naimi Says ‘As Happy As Can Be,’ No Clues On OPEC

Saudi’s oil minister brushed off questions about tumbling oil prices and surplus supplies.

Emaar Properties Gets Shareholder Nod For Dhs9bn Special Dividend

EMG listed 15.4 per cent on the Dubai Financial Market, raising $1.58 billion from the sale, which was well covered by investor bids.

UAE Fund To Provide $200m In Loans To Microfinance Projects In Egypt

Abu Dhabi-based Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development said it signed the loan agreement with the Egyptian government in Cairo.

Kuwait’s KNPC To Invest $40bn To 2022

The company plans to invest in a new refinery and a clean fuels project, its chief executive said.

UAE Says OPEC Will Take “Appropriate Decision” -WAM

WAM also cited Mazroui as saying that lower oil prices “will not constitute a disaster for the UAE”, noting that the UAE has managed to diversify its economy away from oil.

Sony Mobile Reveals Details About Underwater Store In Dubai

Located at The World Islands, the store will be at a depth of four meters underwater.

Saudi Aramco To Nearly Double Planned Fadhili Gas Plant Capacity

The Fadhili gas plant is due to be in operation by the third quarter of 2018.

Dubai’s RTA Reveals Hike In Taximeter Starting Rate From Dec 1

The new flag-down rate will increase from Dhs3 to Dhs5 during the peak hour timings of 7-10 am and 4-8 pm.

UAE Banks Close To Resolving Credit Bureau Liability Issue – NBAD Boss

The recently-opened Al Etihad Credit Bureau aims to serve as a safeguard against a repeat of the credit bubble.

Pictures: Dubai’s Mega Theme Park Project Starts Taking Shape

Upto 35 per cent of overall infrastructure work on the Dubai Parks and Resorts complex is completed, confirm officials.

Emirates Adds Seven New Flights A Week To Maldives

The service, which is scheduled to begin on December 1, will boost cargo and passenger capacity by a third on the route.

Oman Mulls Expat Remittance Tax, Spending Cuts As Oil Tumbles

A two per cent tax on the remittances sent by foreign workers in Oman is estimated to generate about OMR62 million.

Dassault Silent On Report Of Imminent Rafale Sale To Qatar

Europe 1 radio said such a deal would be worth 2.5 billion euros and could help unblock other negotiations.

Winter Months An Opportunity For Dubai Hotels To Boost In-House Spending – Study

Hotels can boost in-house guest spending by 37 per cent during pleasant weather conditions by personalising communication to guests, a new study says.

Dow Chemical CEO Says Not Quitting Kuwait, But Shifting Strategy

Dow Chemical announced recently that as part of a $7-$8.5 billion divestiture plan, it would reduce its equity positions in all of its Kuwaiti ventures.

Stock News: UAE, Qatar Rise On Positive Backdrop, MSCI Adjustments

Qatar’s index rose 0.3 per cent while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark edged up 0.1 per cent.

Motor Racing-Hamilton Savours His Greatest Day

Hamilton went into Sunday’s race 17 points clear of team mate Nico Rosberg but with the German on pole position and an unprecedented double points on offer.

Qatar Insurance $250m Convertible To State Fund Get Shareholder Nod

The five-year note, which can be converted after three years into shares, will represent around five per cent of the firm’s current share capital.

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways Says Some Flights Delayed Due To Fog

The fog delayed the departure from Abu Dhabi of 44 early morning flights by up to four hours, while several others were cancelled, the airline said.

Iran To Push For Saudi Oil Output Cut At OPEC

Iran’s oil minister will meet his Saudi counterpart in Vienna to persuade the oil giant for cuts in oil production and supply, state news agency said.