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DIFC Unit Repays $1.25bn Sukuk

DIFC Investments raised money through a syndicated facility to help repay the Islamic bond.

UAE Needs 13,000 Doctors By 2014

The country has begun an urgent recruitment drive to source thousands of new doctors.

Electrical Fault Caused Qatar Fire

The deadly blaze in a shopping mall in Doha last month killed 19 people, including 13 children.

Kuwait To Invest $150m In Asian IPO

Kuwait Investment Authority is reportedly planning to invest in Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare’s $2 billion IPO.

Bahrain Mulls Social Media Law

Officials say new laws are needed to prevent misuse of social networking tools in the country.

Ben Ali Gets 20-Year Jail Term

Tunisia’s ousted president has been sentenced to jail in absentia for inciting violence and murder.

Dubai Retailers In Chinese Push

Luxury retailers in the emirate are hiring Cantonese and Mandarin speaking staff to cater to Chinese visitors.

Tenancy Contract Must For UAE Visa

Officials have confirmed that expatriate residents need to provide tenancy contracts and utility bills to renew visas.

Camel Milk Up 20% Per Year

Camelicious’ umbrella company has revealed huge growth in sales since its inception.

JAFZA Prices $650m Sukuk

The seven-year Islamic bond was launched at a profit rate of seven per cent, arranging banks said.

Most Expensive Cities In MENA

Beirut beats Abu Dhabi to reach the regional top spot on Mercer’s global cost of living study.

Saudi Eyes Joint Grid With Turkey

The Kingdom’s cabinet has approved authorities to hold discussions with Turkey for a joint electricity grid.

MENA Stocks Could Double By 2014

Arqaam Capital says that the regional corporate bond market will also grow substantially by 2014.

Mubarak’s Health “Very Critical”

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is in a critical condition and needs urgent care, his lawyer has said.

Brent Prices Drop Below $97

Concerns about the Eurozone debt crisis pushed crude oil prices towards its lowest so far this year on Tuesday.

ME Airlines To Post $400m Profit

Regional airlines are expected to see profits drop in 2012 because of the Eurozone crisis, says IATA.

Dubai Properties Gets New Board

Dubai Properties Group’s new board will set up its long-term business strategy and oversee implementation.

UAE Posts $11bn Fiscal Surplus

The UAE’s revenues rose 41 per cent to Dhs440.1 billion in 2011, mainly due to high oil prices, said IMF.

Eurozone Deal Boosts Gulf Markets

The decision to lend Spain $125 billion should boost GCC markets at the start of the week, says Mashreq.

India’s SpiceJet Starts Dubai Route

The Indian budget carrier will have direct daily services connecting Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai.

Tanzania Eyes UAE Investors

The African country has invited the UAE to invest in industries relating to oil and gas exploration.

Saudi Cuts Oil Output In May

The Kingdom pumped 9.8 million barrels per day last month, down 300,000 bpd from April.

Qatar Budget Surplus Hits $1.4bn

Qatar posted a surplus of QAR5.1 billion in the third quarter of its 2011/12 fiscal year.

Global Gains Steady Gulf Bourses

As world markets rally to Spain’s bond sale the Gulf region sees shares and oil improve.

DGCX Trading Up 259% In May

Trading volumes at the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange amounted to $32.67 billion in May this year.

MEA Wealth Up 4.7% In 2011

New report shows the region has the highest proportion of offshore wealth in the world and many HNWIs.

Samsung Eyes Mobile Top Spot

Exclusive: Eros, Samsung’s UAE distributor, says that the brand will soon lead the country’s mobile market.

Saudi Posts 5.9% Q1 GDP Growth

The Kingdom’s GDP growth during the first quarter of 2012 reduced slightly compared to the fourth quarter of last year.

Bank Of Palestine Launches In Dubai

Exclusive: Palestine’s largest bank to launch Dubai office in 2013 to serve 200,000 Palestinians.

Oman LNG Eyes 20% Output Rise

The company currently produces around eight million tonnes of liquefied natural gas a year.