Dubai’s Jafza gets consent to repay $2 billion Sukuk early
Gets 89 percent sukukholder approval for plan; Co said in April it's close to refinancing deal for sukuk; JAFZA has $2 billion sukuk originally maturing in November
May 27, 2012 12:30
Oman’s bank Nizwa attracts $1.77 billion in IPO
The bank will be listed on the Muscat Securities Market on June 12, Oman Arab Bank said. Bank Nizwa raised 60 million rials by selling 40 percent of its capital.
May 27, 2012 12:16
UAE may give aid to impoverished Yemen – Finance Minister
UAE has not yet pledged aid to Yemen, but may; Yemen received more than $4 bilion in aid pledges this week; Needs billions more to battle militancy, poverty
May 27, 2012 12:08Tuition fees for universities to fall
UAE universities have cut tuition fees and increased the number of scholarships on offer in a bid to make higher education more accessible.
May 16, 2010 12:48
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
Qatar needs to find a home for billions of dollars raised from gas exports each year, writes Una Galani.
May 22, 2013 9:43
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
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