Asian imports of W. African oil to rise nearly 40 percent
Asian imports at highest since March - Reuters data; Weak Brent-Dubai spread encourages shipments; Extra volumes may replace Iranian supplies - trader
December 21, 2011 8:56Govt-owned United Arab Shipping Co eyes debut bond
UASC mandates DB, UBS and Mitsubishi for investor meetings; Roadshows kick off Thursday in Singapore; Potential bond will be company's debut issue; Co does not intend to get a credit rating
November 21, 2011 2:42Petronas finds “significant” oil off Malaysia’s Sabah
Reserves of 227 mln boe, oil output rate of 8,200 bpd; Estimated reserves have upside potential - Petronas; Sabah has 12 pct Malaysia's gas reserves, 25 pct of oil-analyst
November 15, 2011 11:54Islamic markets seen leading global trade volumes
Emerging and Islamic markets are expected to lead a growth in global trade volumes over the next fifteen years as non-traditional markets in Asia and Latin America drive demand, said a senior executive at HSBC's Islamic arm.
October 23, 2011 2:41
$230B in new business jets expected from 2011-2021
Sales of new business jets are soaring, if Honeywell Aerospace figures are anything to go by. No one's surprised most of it is coming from the MEA and Asia.
October 10, 2011 1:56
UAE oil concessions shake-up opens door to East
UAE oil, gas concessions start expiring in 2014; Talks between IOCs and Abu Dhabi underway
October 1, 2011 1:10Mideast trader Gulf Petrochem seeks share of booming Asia market
Starting to trade fuel oil, distillates in Singapore; Eyes oil storage in India, Malaysia and Fujairah
September 8, 2011 4:10Abu Dhabi broker eyes share of FX, commodity trading
ADS Securities aims to bridge gap in Asia, Europe trade; Plans to begin commodity broker services in 2011; Firm is market maker in forex, to start Singapore operations
May 15, 2011 3:34
China will be the GCC’s most important ally by 2020
Research from the Economist Intelligence Unit says GCC-Asia trade has been rising by 11 per cent annually, compared to only 5 per cent a year for trade with OECD countries.
May 9, 2011 10:58Philippines seeks Gulf investors for Islamic bank
A Muslim body backed by the Philippines government wants Middle East investors to take a stake in the country's sole sharia lender to help kickstart its Islamic banking industry.
April 5, 2011 12:13Middle East, Central Asia and Africa to pass $250b mark in transactions by 2012
E-downloads perfect for prepaid; Region has many unbanked women and youth; Government payroll identified as a key growth area; TNS exclusive research predicts 50% of UAE consumers are ready for prepaid
March 30, 2011 4:18Stocks tumble on growth fears
Global markets see declines as fears grow over the strength of the recovery.
June 30, 2010 9:09Qatar Airways to launch new routes
Airline to service new destinations in Europe and Asia.
June 22, 2010 2:21Skype CEO sees Middle East growth
Internet calling service sees bright prospects despite being banned in a number of countries.
June 15, 2010 3:45World markets upbeat after Greece asks for bailout
World stock markets post modest gains following Greece’s request for bailout.
April 27, 2010 9:00
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26