Dubai hosts first Islamic commodity trade
DMCC, Dubai's government-owned commodities centre, hopes the maiden transaction encourages others to follow, says executive chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem
March 26, 2013 1:57
Dubai Emirates Islamic picks banks for benchmark USD bond
Dubai's Emirates Islamic Bank, a unit of Emirates NBD, has picked banks for a potential benchmark-sized dollar sukuk, or Islamic bond, lead arrangers said on Tuesday.
July 4, 2012 11:07
UAE’s Dana Gas shuffles board amid debt talks
Sharjah-based Dana Gas, the energy firm which has a $1 billion Islamic bond, or sukuk, due in October, has appointed a new chairman, it said in a bourse filing on Sunday.
June 10, 2012 5:50
Dubai JAFZA to raise $1.85 billion for redemption
The source, who declined to be named ahead of any official announcement, said JAFZA aimed to raise $650 million from the new sukuk and $1.2 billion from the Islamic facility.
June 6, 2012 12:08
When it comes to deadly viruses, what's in a name?
Settling on an official name for the new SARS-like virus isn't as easy as you'd think...
May 23, 2013 11:35
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
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