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UAE non-oil GDP forecast to grow 4pc

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) real non-oil GDP is expected to grow by 4 per cent in both the current year and in 2014, according to a report.

Mideast crude tanker rates at 3-month low

Crude oil tanker earnings on the major Middle East route fell to their lowest in over three months on Wednesday as a surplus of vessels took its toll on rate sentiment.

Egypt consumer inflation surges to two-year high

Egypt's urban consumer inflation quickened to its fastest in two years last month, the central bank said on Wednesday, driven by higher food prices and a sliding currency

UAE consumer electronics sector ‘to touch $4bn’

The UAE’s consumer lifestyle electronics industry is booming and is predicted to reach $3.97 billion by 2015, a report said.

Surge in Mideast travelers to Europe

Demand for European destinations rose by 45 percent in August among Middle East travellers compared to the same period last year, according to a study by

Tata Steel wins major Saudi rails contract

India's Tata Steel has won an order to manufacture 60,000 tonnes of high-quality rail for a new high-speed line linking the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia.

Abu Dhabi Bank sees retail demand after revolts: Islamic Finance

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB) plans to expand in North Africa as the lender controlled by the emirate’s ruling family seeks to access more-populous markets.

Dubai hotel revenues top $3 billion

Revenues for hoteliers and hotel apartment operators in Dubai reached Dh11.62 billion ($3.16 billion) in the first half of this year, up 18.5 per cent on H1 2012

UAE business activity accelerates slightly in July

Growth of business activity in the United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector accelerated slightly in July, a purchasing managers'

$1.2trn Mena projects to boost solar energy industry

Nearly Dh4.3 trillion ($1.2 trillion) worth of construction projects across the Mena region is estimated over the next

Al Baraka Bank Q2 net rises 11pc to $42 million

Bahrain-based Islamic lender Al Baraka Banking Group said on Sunday that its net income for the second quarter totalled $42 million, up 11 percent from the prior

Ooredoo to take part in Algeria’s 3G licencing

Algeria’s speedy and professional launching of the 3G licencing process will offer customers access to world-class
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