Oman may budget surplus widens, inflation at 27-month low
Budget surplus at 1.6 bln rials in Jan-May; Oil output up in May despite strikes; Inflation at 2.2 percent in May vs 3.0 pct in April
July 11, 2012 4:39
Saudi battles excess heat, dust to build solar power
Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, may finally be getting serious about overcoming the technical and financial hurdles for tapping its other main resource: sunshine.
May 24, 2012 2:06
Dubai Lender ENBD's Q1 Profit Beats Forecasts
Emirates NBD reported a forecast-beating first-quarter net profit as a near 50-percent rise in non-interest income and lower impairments boosted profitability.
April 25, 2012 2:48
Mashreq Bank Q1 Net Profit Up 2 Percent
Mashreq bank posted a 2 percent rise in first-quarter earnings, as a fall in provisions outweighed lower total income. Net profit increased to 271 million dirhams ($73.8 million) in the period, up from 265.3 million dirhams a year earlier, a bank statement said.
April 25, 2012 10:39
Over 90% of passwords vulnerable to hacking
Passwords in the Middle East - even ones deemed to be "strong" - are actually susceptible to infiltration.
May 23, 2013 8:51
'Renewable energy absolutely necessary' - Saudi
Oil saving win-win drives Saudi solar power boom...
May 23, 2013 4:56
Real cost of sending your child to a Dubai school
Ambareen Musa, founder of Souqalmal.com, reminds parents of the hidden and additional costs of education.
May 23, 2013 1:19
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24