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Boeing's response would mark the end of a "phoney war" between transatlantic rivals and set up a direct clash for a segment of the market projected to involve 2,000 twin-engined mini-jumbo jets worth $500 billion at list prices over 20 years.
April 24, 2013 6:53
State-run French nuclear reactor builders should get something out of Saudi Arabia's much larger nuclear programme, with Riyadh's plans to build up to 17,000 MW one of the world's biggest nuclear building markets for the next two decades
April 24, 2013 6:50
Expectations in the Middle East are high for good first-quarter earnings, while cues from China are negative.
April 23, 2013 6:43
The statement said Egypt was "firmly committed to addressing its economic and financial challenges with the objective of restoring sustained and socially balanced growth, and they are already taking encouraging actions in this direction".
April 22, 2013 6:32
The QCB launched quarterly issues of riyal-denominated bonds in March, giving it a tool to manage excess liquidity in the banking sector as the economy gears up for heavy infrastructure spending in the next few years.
April 22, 2013 6:25
Five-year contract extension and new race date discussed. . . .
April 22, 2013 6:24
After Oman shifting to a Friday to Saturday week this May, KSA will be the only Gulf Arab state to maintain a Thursday to Friday weekend.
April 22, 2013 6:16
Sources familiar with Saudi oil policy said demand for crude from outside the kingdom was expected to remain flat through June, although it could burn more crude domestically to cover an increase in power generation.
April 22, 2013 6:13
Emirates CEO expected to hand over role to new leader as part of 'organisation's strategy for change and transformation'.
April 21, 2013 7:23
"Recently we announced our intention to build ten new schools in the UAE over the next two years to meet growing demand and the quality targets set by local authorities. This new bank facility supports this expansion plan," Dino Varkey, GEMS chief operating officer, said in a statement.
April 21, 2013 7:10
"We will continue to issue visas for others but those who want to come to this country have to respect the law," says Saudi's labour minister.
April 18, 2013 10:50
An Iranian government official said on Tuesday he expected hundreds of deaths from a major earthquake that struck Iran near the border…
April 16, 2013 3:30
German Chancellor Merkel urges Qatar to ensure fair tenders for World Cup projects...
April 16, 2013 9:48
HSBC Holdings has named Anshul Gupta as its head of mergers and acquisitions business for the Middle East and North Africa, replacing Omar Mehanna, who is…
April 14, 2013 5:17
Dubai’s Union Properties received shareholder’s approval plans to extend a 400 million dirhams ($108.9 million) loan from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank by…
April 14, 2013 12:44
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
