Saudi Aramco Commitments Not Impacted By Oil Price Moves

The executive said that the fluctuating oil prices does not overshadow Saudi Aramco’s long-term commitment.

UAE Banks Profit Up 25% In First Nine Months Of 2014

Economic growth and lower provisions for bad debts have fuelled the banks’ profits, the UAE Banks Federation said.

Iraqi President To Visit Saudi Arabia Amid Hopes Of Diplomatic Thaw

An improvement in ties between Riyadh and Baghdad could help strengthen a regional alliance against Islamic State militants.

Don’t Panic Over Oil Price Drop, Situation Will Fix Itself – OPEC Head

Abdullah al-Badri said both producers and consumers would be happy with oil prices in a broad range around $100 per barrel.

Construction Begins On Abu Dhabi’s New Mega Mall, Al Maryah Central

The 2.3 million sqft mall, located in Al Maryah Island, is scheduled for opening in March 2018.

Starwood Partners With Emirates Skywards

Both operators’ premium travellers will now be able to enjoy mutual benefits, earning points and rewards.

Mumtalakat Hires Banks For Potential Dollar Sukuk Issue

Roadshows start in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday before moving to Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Dubai and closing in London on Nov. 17.

UAE’s Waha Capital Continues Rally After Strong Q3

The firm’s third-quarter profit more than doubled, driven by higher income from its stake in AerCap Holdings.

Al Ghurair Centre To Spend An Additional Dhs60m On Mall Revamp

The latest renovation will add an 80,000 square feet Carrefour hypermarket, around 50 new retail brands and a number of street-based restaurants to the mall.

Dubai’s Union Properties Says Board Did Not Approve Q3 Report

Union Properties did not explain the nature of the required amendments in the bourse statement.

Kuwait Oil Minister Says Doesn’t Think OPEC Will Cut Prices

Kuwait’s oil minister also said he believed surplus production in the oil market would be absorbed soon, but that the extent of the surplus was not clear.

Dubai Tram: Concept Video + Top 10 Facts Not To Miss

The Dubai tramway launches on November 11, and will cost a minimum of Dhs3 per trip.

Stock News: UAE Markets Rise, Qatar Flat

Dubai’s index added 1.1 per cent, buoyed by Emaar and Dubai Islamic Bank while Abu Dhabi’s index rose 0.7 per cent.

RTA Announces Dubai Tram Service Hours

The tram will operate from 6.30 am to 1.30 am from Saturday to Thursday and from 9.00am to 1.30 am on Fridays.

Omantel Q3 Net Profit Rises 3.1%, Meets Estimates

The company made a net profit of OMR30 million ($77.9 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, up from OMR29.1 million in the year-earlier period.

Japan Agrees To Extend UAE Crude Storage Deal

The agreement allows UAE easy access to Asian markets while giving Japan priority access to reserves if Japan is in short supply of crude.

Qatar Fund May Up Bid For Canary Wharf Owner Songbird

Songbird rejected an initial approach on Friday, saying the 295-pence a share offer significantly undervalued the company.

Dubai’s Limitless To Pledge Revenues To Get $1.2bn Debt Deal – Sources

The state-owned property firm is on track to restructure the debt by the end of the year, when a payment worth a third of the total comes due.

Kuwait’s Burgan Bank To Start $353m Rights Issue On Nov 16

The lender, Kuwait’s third largest by assets, is issuing 216 million new shares.

Bahrain’s Justice Ministry Ends Action Against Waad Opposition

The Justice Ministry in July asked a court to suspend the National Democratic Action Society, known as Waad, for three months.

EmiratesLNG Import Terminal Tender Result Due By Early 2015

The project is expected to have a capacity of nine million tonnes a year.

Dubai Insulated From Oil Price Slide Due To Economic Diversification – S&P

Dubai’s diversification into sectors such as trade, tourism, real estate will ensure that it enjoys favourable economic conditions.

WhatsApp, Viber Do Not Hurt Revenues – Ooredoo Oman CEO

The new OTT players have helped the telecoms provider boost revenues from data usage, says the CEO.

Dubai Expo 2020 Team Visits Milan Ahead Of World Expo 2015

Expo 2015 Milan is themed around the issue of tackling global food and hunger challenges.

Shares In UAE’s UNB Down On MSCI Disappointment

Some analysts had predicted UNB might be added to the MSCI index, but it was not.

Saudi Arabia Denies Reports About Lifting Ban On Female Drivers

The response comes following an Associated Press report quoting an unnamed Shoura Council member.

Stock News: Qatar, UAE Stocks Rise After MSCI Index Review

Shares in Dubai’s Emaar Properties and Dubai Islamic Bank, whose weightings also increased, rose 2.5 and 1.6 per cent respectively.

UAE Announces National Day Holiday Dates For Public And Private Sector

All public sector departments will remain closed from December 2 to December 7 as per directives by the UAE president.

Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital Q3 Net Jumps On Investment Income

Waha made a net profit of Dhs301.2 million ($82 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, up from Dhs107.1 million in the year-ago period, it said in a statement.

UAE’s Amanat Holdings Says IPO Oversubscribed

The company said in an emailed statement that it collected more than Dhs13.6 billion in its 16-day IPO.