Last month Egypt’s financial regulator approved an offer by Qatar National Bank for NSGB.
Erik Vervroegen, international creative director, Publicis Worldwide, a judge at the Dubai Lynx Awards, says regional work is “world-class.”
OPEC, the source of more than a third of the world’s oil, expects the U.S. economy to expand by 1.7 per cent in 2013.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and GIC will be the joint largest shareholders in Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa.
The country scored much lower than the other Gulf states on the latest MasterCard Index of Consumer Confidence.
Its second Dubai property falls under the rapidly growing dusitD2 brand, which targets young and successful business and leisure travellers
Obama met about 10 leaders on Monday to seek input for his meetings in the region.
More than $34 billion worth of Islamic bonds have been issued through the London Stock Exchange.
John Phizackerley had previously said he planned to beef up staffing at the lender’s Dubai office.
Visitors from Qatar and Kuwait were found to be the biggest spenders.
Qatar has been a key source of foreign aid to Egypt since its 2011 revolution giving $5 billion.
UAE-based Abraaj Capital invests undisclosed sum in Anoud Games through its Palestine Growth Capital Fund.
The revised version cuts spending by more than $1 billion from an earlier draft budget.
There is no shortage of rich individuals and governments who suddenly feel they need a little extra protection.
The new facility is expected to open in the third quarter of 2014.
UEFA president Platini has suggested Qatar shares the 2022 World Cup throughout the Middle East and moves it outside of Summer.
The chain has opened a new venue in Dubai’s Mercato Mall as it attempts to become the region’s largest operator.
The global language-learning company is to set up shop in Dubai, amid several new school announcements at GESS.
Strong growth projections, new models and boutique openings signal a rosy 2013 for luxury watches.
The top 50 list of countries adjusting to future energy sources does not include any OPEC states.
Products are tested externally and internally to ensure that “quality is maintained” says regional head.
Asians in the Gulf are taking home over a quarter less than Westerners, with HR experts controversially saying wages ‘link back’ to home countries.
Regional M&A activity spiked in 2012 as global investors looked outside the West.
The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey reveals which countries reward CEOs with the biggest pay packages.
As airlines and airports in the GCC expand, air traffic management is becoming a serious concern, say experts.
The Japanese investment bank plans to increase business across investment banking advisory, debt and equity capital markets.
The Gallic brand also saw a four-fold increase in volume sales on the previous year.
American fashion house will open a Hollister store in Mall of the Emirates in Q3 of this year.
The city is hoping that its upcoming $2 billion tourism development will attract investors and visitors from the Gulf region.