Dubai’s Limitless To Sign $1.2bn Debt Deal In Sept

The state-owned property firm has rolled over the Islamic debt facility, owed to a syndicate of banks, several times.

UAE Business Activity Flat In August

A new index by HSBC shows the manufacturing and services sectors fell 0.1 points from July.

Barclays Sees Middle East Driving Investment Bank

The lender leads M&A advisory rankings in MENA with $4.7 billion of deals this year, according to Dealogic.

Gold Hits 5-1/2 Month High On Stimulus Hopes

Gold and silver have hit multi-month highs as investors aim to hedge against potential inflation risks.

UAE And Brazil Trade Soars

Trade links between the two countries have never been stronger as new figures reveal a growing relationship.

MENA Consumers Are World’s Most Loyal

Ernst & Young survey shows shoppers in the region are more loyal to their preferred brands than shoppers in the UK or US.

UAE Ranks In Top Ten For Swiss Watch Sales

Returning consumer confidence is a driving factor for the UAE luxury sector.

Top 10 Sovereign Wealth Funds

As the notoriously private wealth vehicles gain increased visibility, especially with their emerging markets investment push, Gulf Business lists the top 10 SWFs in the world.

GCC Ministers: More Talks Needed On Integration

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia urges Gulf Cooperation Council to become a single entity.

Zain Announces New Chief Executive And COO

The Kuwait-based operator has revealed two new appointments to its top level board.

Maradona Appointed Dubai Sports Ambassador

The Argentinian legend and ex-Al Wasl coach has accepted a position with the Dubai Sports Council.

Bahrain’s Economy Shrinks In Q2

Real GDP expanded but ongoing political unrest continues to dampen the country’s growth.

Qatar National Bank To Buy SocGen’s Egyptian Arm

The bank has hired JP Morgan to advise on its planned buyout of the French bank’s Middle Eastern asset.

Etihad Raises Virgin Australia Stake To 10%

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has doubled its stake in the Australian carrier but no plans for a majority.

Manchester City And Malaga Start Season Well

The Gulf-funded football clubs continue to spend big money for new players as both teams get off to winning ways.

Tata Motors Looks At Saudi Plant For Jaguar Land Rover

The plant may come up next to a new aluminum smelter in the Kingdom, says Tata Motors chairman.

5 Minutes With… Samer Majali, CEO, Gulf Air

Gulf Air CEO, Samer Majali, says a consultative leadership style is the best way to energize and motivate employees.

Abu Dhabi Launches New Port, May Compete With Dubai

The multi-billion dollar Khalifa Port can handle 12 million tons of general cargo annually in the first phase.

Barclays Appoints Jenkins To Fill Diamond’s Shoes

The banking group appoints a new chief executive to repair its damaged reputation following the Libor scandal.

Qatar LNG Producer Rasgas Office PCs Hit By Virus

The company confirmed that operational systems both onsite and offshore are secure and that production is not affected.

Top Start-up Funds In The Middle East

With entrepreneurship in the region witnessing an unprecedented boom, funding options are also on the rise.

China’s ICBC Posts Strong H1 Growth In ME

ICBC ME posted a pre-tax profit of $36 million in the first half of the year, up 157 per cent from H1 2011.

Qatar Telecom Repays $3bn Loan Facility

The state-owned operator repaid the five-year syndicated term loan from existing funds.

Qatar-Barclays Payments Face Fraud Probe

Fees from Qatar Investment Authority paid to the British bank are being scrutinised by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office.

iPhone Struggles In China

Apple is used to being a market leader, but the hugely lucrative Chinese market is proving elusive.

Qatar Has Highest Construction Costs In ME

The increasing volume of activity in the build-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup has pushed up costs in Qatar, says study.

DP World’s H1 Profit Flat, Cites Global Climate

The Dubai-based port operator made a profit of $247 million in the first half of the year.

ENOC Announces 40 New Petrol Stations For KSA

The Kingdom’s own oil company responds to worsening revenue in the Gulf with new stations.

EXCLUSIVE: Phil Broad Resigns From Jumeirah Restaurants

Exclusive: The managing director of the successful chain is joining the InterContinental Hotels Group.

G7 Urges Higher Oil Output, Warns On Reserves

Finance ministers of the G7 nations said that the West was ready to tap oil reserves to offset rising prices.