Saudi SABIC Sets Initial Guidance On Five-Year Dollar Bond Sale

The initial price thought on the bond is in the area of 150 basis points over the equivalent U.S Treasuries.

Dubai’s Union Properties To Seek Foreign Ownership Increase

Currently, non-UAE nationals can own up to 15 per cent of the developer

Dubai Not In Refinancing Talks With Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s companies are ‘doing well and can take care of their own debt’ according to Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum.

UAE, Saudi Economies To Show Steady Growth In 2014

UAE and Saudi economies are set to grow four per cent and 4.5 per cent in 2014 respectively.

Saudi SMEs Eye Major International Expansion

New survey finds that in the next three years, the number of Saudi SMEs operating in six or more countries will rise from 16 to 41 per cent.

Gulf Bond Market Braces For Deals After Fed Decision

The US Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its monetary stimulus is expected to boost the the regional bond market.

Former DIFC Banker Fined $20,000 For Fraud

Nikhil Das, a private banker, was found guilty of carrying out fraudulent transactions worth $8.4 million.

UAE’s Abraaj Exits Investment In Filipino Hospital

Abraaj’s exit in Daniel O. Mercado Centre was executed through a buy-back arrangement with the Mercado family.

Dubai Appoints DFM CEO Essa Kazim As New Head Of DIFC

Kazim, whose appointment is effective next Jan. 1, will replace current DIFC governor Abdullah Mohammed Saleh.

Dubai’s Bourse Comes Off Three-Week High

Dubai’s index falls one per cent to 2,641 points in early trade.

Dubai’s Bourse Leads Region-Wide Gains After Fed Keeps Stimulus Steady

Dubai’s bourse rose 2.2 per cent to 2,666 points, its highest close since Aug. 26

Mashreq Shares Surge On Rise In Foreign Ownership Limit

The lender announced on Wednesday that it was boosting the limit on foreign ownership to 20 per cent.

Dubai Islamic Bank Repays Dhs4bn Tamweel Liabilities

The lender is currently in the process of delisting Tamweel from the Dubai Financial Market.

Dubai’s Mashreq To Allow Foreigners To Own Up To 20% Of Shares

Foreign investors currently own only 1.9 per cent of the bank’s shares, as per DFM data.

National Bank of Fujairah Launches Subsidiary In Hong Kong

NBF’s new entity will help facilitate expanding cross border flows between the UAE and China.

Bahrain’s Arcapita Emerges From US Bankruptcy

Arcapita’s plan will see it transfer its assets into a new holding company which will dispose of them over time to pay off creditors.

Emirates NBD Signs 5-Year Partnership With Manchester United

The Dubai-based bank is launching co-branded credit, debit and prepaid cards targeting the football club’s fans in the UAE.

80% Of UAE Investors Lack ‘Strong Investment Knowledge’

Most UAE investors do not seek professional financial advice, finds new study.

RBS To Boost Mideast, Africa Trade Finance After Regional Revamp

The bank’s retail business in the UAE was sold to Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank in 2010.

Dubai’s Damac Picks Banks For London IPO – Sources

Deutsche Bank and Citigroup Inc will advise on the planned flotation, two banking sources said.

UAE’s Just Falafel To Launch IPO On Nasdaq Dubai By October

The fast food chain is reportedly looking to offload around 25 per cent of its shares.

Majority Of Middle East Senior Managers Are Hired Online: Study

Most senior managers apply for jobs via the career portal on a company’s website, says study.

UAE To Announce Bank Exposure Rules In 1-2 Months – Al Ghurair

Limits on banks’ lending for residential mortgages are expected to be announced by the end of this year.

Barclays Called Reckless Over $511m Payments To Qatar Investors

The payments were made under “advisory service agreements” linked to Barclays’ emergency fundraising with Qatari investors.

UAE Insurance Sector Set To Grow 10% This Year

Total premiums underwritten in 2012 were Dhs26.8 billion, up 9.5 per cent over the previous year.

First Gulf Bank May Bid For Barclays’ UAE Retail Arm – CEO

British lender Barclays decided to sell its retail banking business following a strategic review of UAE operations.

Almost 50% Of UAE Residents See Drop In Savings Over Last Six Months

Many residents also expect their personal finances to reduce or remain unchanged in the next six months, finds survey.

UAE Banks’ Exposure To Government Highest Since 1970s

The UAE’s banking sector has extended $42 billion in credit to the government and GREs since the 2008 crisis, says BofA.

Bahrain’s Investcorp Acquires 25% Stake In ‘Fitness Time’ Operator

Investcorp buys stake in Saudi-based Leejam, a health and fitness club company that operates the Fitness Time brand.

Update: Shares In Dubai’s Union Properties Surge After Trade Resumes

Trading was briefly halted after the developer failed to disclose the results of a board meeting.