Thousands of South Asian workers strike at Oman Airport
Thousands of South Asian labourers working on the expansion of Muscat airport downed tools on Tuesday in a rare strike to demand…
March 12, 2013 4:42-
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Qatar Finance Minister Sees Strong Non-Hydrocarbon Growth
Qatar expects rapid growth in non-hydrocarbon parts of its economy this year while its gas sector is unlikely to expand significantly,…
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Qatar says no more aid to Egypt for now
Qatar does not expect to give further financial aid to Egypt in the immediate term, Qatari Finance Minister Youssef Kamal said on Monday. “We already…
March 11, 2013 11:24
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Emirates Airline eyes 10-year amortising Sukuk issue
It has also issued two smaller export credit agency-backed deals this year to finance aircraft deliveries.
March 11, 2013 9:54 -
Ikea Dubai responds to customer concerns
'Concerned customers can, as always, return their products to get a refund', says Ikea
March 10, 2013 3:36 -
Saudi Aramco confirms leasing UAE fuel storage space
Saudi Aramco has leased fuel storage space at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) port of Fujairah to support its global trading operations,…
March 10, 2013 12:41
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Qatar Central Bank to issue 4 billion riyals debt
The central bank did not give the time period for these issues.
March 10, 2013 11:08 -
Jordan’s King Abdullah reappoints Ensour
In the meantime, his existing cabinet will continue as a caretaker government.
March 10, 2013 8:18 -
Etisalat sees 2013 revenue of up to $9.4 Bln
Etisalat, the Gulf’s No. 2 telecom operator, expects 2013 revenue of up to $9.4 billion, according to a presentation the…
March 7, 2013 12:48
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DP World sells Hong Kong assets for $742 million
DP World has been selling assets globally since last year.
March 7, 2013 11:42 -
Jordan gets loan to ease youth unemployment
There are at least 50,000 new entrants to Jordan's labour market every year.
March 7, 2013 8:44 -
Emirates Airline picks six banks
Emirates airline, Dubai’s flagship carrier, has hired six banks to arrange a potential dollar-denominated, benchmark sukuk sale, lead arrangers said on…
March 6, 2013 9:47
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Jordan wants energy self-sufficiency
The Kingdom's energy minister says Jordan is 'literally unexplored in a way that gives us a lot of hope'.
March 6, 2013 9:46 -
Bahrain’s Central Bank demands stricter rules
"There's no room for small banks. The economic atmosphere is challenging," says Maraj, Central Bank Governor.
March 6, 2013 9:42 -
Clash erupts between Prince Alwaleed and Forbes
Saudi Prince Alwaleed, one of the world's richest men, has 'severed ties' with Forbes for underestimating his wealth.
March 5, 2013 4:38
