SpiceJet in stake talks with Etihad & AirAsia
"This deal is not just about investment but also technology and partnership in many other ways," said the source, who declined to be identified.
November 26, 2012 10:37-
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Qatar cashes in on Barclays warrants
Qatar Holding LLC has cashed in on its remaining warrants in Britain’s Barclays Plc, a move that still leaves the sovereign wealth fund…
November 26, 2012 8:49 -
Dinesh Sharma appointed at Citigroup Inc
Citigroup Inc has appointed Dinesh Sharma as its consumer banking head for the Middle East and North Africa, the U.S. bank said in a statement…
November 25, 2012 3:55
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Saudi royals & officials visit king in hospital
Senior Saudi royals and government officials have visited King Abdullah in hospital, state news agency SPA reported, a week after…
November 25, 2012 3:54 -
Mobily prepaid SIM cards suspended
Saudi Arabia’s No.2 telecom operator Etihad Etisalat Co (Mobily) has been suspended from selling pre-paid sim cards by the industry regulator, the…
November 25, 2012 12:50 -
Dubai plans ‘Mall of the World’ and other big things
"The current facilities available in Dubai need to be scaled up in line with the future ambitions for the city," Sheikh Mohammed said.
November 25, 2012 8:45
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Four new cases of SARS-like virus in GCC
Among the symptoms in the confirmed cases are a fever, coughing and breathing difficulties.
November 23, 2012 8:41 -
Western pair get three months in prison for sex in Dubai Taxi
A British woman and Irish man accused of engaging in sexual activities in a Dubai taxi were sentenced on Thursday to three…
November 22, 2012 1:59 -
Dana Gas agrees to develop UAE field for 2014 start up
Dana Gas has agreed with the governments of Sharjah and Ajman to develop a gas field off the two emirates’ coasts with production…
November 22, 2012 10:18
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Bank Of Khartoum’s Gulf owners bet on Sudan growth
Gulf Arab investors have become more upbeat since Sudan agreed in September to end hostilities with South Sudan, which became independent last year. Sudan will resume within the next few months handling oil exports from its neighbour.
November 21, 2012 10:06 -
Dubai ruler Trims Investment Corp. Of Dubai’s Board
Ahmed Humaid al-Tayer to no longer part of the board.
November 21, 2012 10:03 -
Du you want faster internet for the UAE? Equinix and Du announce $80 million Dubai Data Centre
California's Equinix Inc and du launched an alliance on Tuesday to open an $80 million data centre in Dubai to offer faster internet speeds in the Gulf region.
November 21, 2012 10:00
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Qatar Telecom agrees $500 million debut Islamic finance deal
Qatar Telecom, one of the Gulf Arab region's largest telecoms firms, has signed its debut Islamic financing facility, the operator said on Tuesday.
November 21, 2012 9:53 -
Kuwaitis detained over Twitter comments
Four Kuwaitis have been arrested for comments made on Twitter and will be detained for 10 days for questioning, an Interior Ministry source said…
November 20, 2012 9:19 -
Abu Dhabi eyes new Airport terminal by 2017
Abu Dhabi will launch operations at its new airport terminal by the second quarter of 2017, a senior aviation official said…
November 20, 2012 9:16
