Middle East Business News

Egyptian Government Boosts Spending On Investments By 35%: Finance Ministry

The increase will 'strengthen the economy, raise development figures and offer new jobs especially as the global economy... Read more

How Could A No-deal Brexit Reap Returns For The Gulf?

Britain could turn to the Middle East to plug the gap in EU trade when the UK exits in 2021, according to experts Read more

Chinese Oil Giant CNPC Eyes BP's $1.5bn Stake In Oman Gas Field

State-owned CNPC in advanced discussions with BP for 10% stake in Khazzan natural gas field Read more

Profits At India's Reliance Jump 31%, Beating Estimates

Conglomerate's consolidated profits for Q2 increased to $1.77 billion Read more

Saudi-backed Consortium Abandons Bid To Buy Newcastle United

Deal had been agreed to buy the club for $390m from current owner Mike Ashley in April Read more

Credit Suisse Hiring Morgan Stanley Dubai Banker Luthra

Group looking to expand investment banking operations in the Middle East Read more

Kuwait Pension Fund Posts Record First-quarter Investment Profit

The fund had an investment profit of $7.3bn in the three months through June Read more

UAE's Network International To Acquire African Payments' Firm DPO

The acquisition will strengthen Network's presence in Africa, giving the payments firm direct access to an extensive and... Read more

First Abu Dhabi Bank Joins Middle East Lenders In Raising Provisions

Banks in the Gulf region are raising provisions to offset an expected increase in sour loans due to the twin shock of pl... Read more

Kuwait Fund Sues London Boss Who 'blew' Budget On Bonuses

Kuwait Investment Authority has filed a claim for $1.3m in damages related to salaries and bonuses Read more

Standard Chartered Bank Appoints New Saudi CEO

Standard Chartered Bank was awarded the licence to setup a banking branch in Saudi Arabia in 2019 Read more

UAE Shoppers Taking Advantage Of 'buy Now, Pay Later' Platforms

Fintech start-ups flourishing during Covid-19 pandemic as alternative options for businesses and consumers in increasing... Read more

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Invests $150m In US-based Wood Pellet Firm Enviva

Enviva completed the recapitalisation of the company, raising more than $1 billion in new and incremental equity Read more

Saudi Car Rental Firm Theeb Hires Fransi Capital For IPO

The IPO could happen next year, depending on how quickly the company recovers from the impact of the coronavirus outbrea... Read more

Saudi's SRC To Issue Domestic Sukuks With $1.3bn Funding Target

Company is also looking to attract 'significant amount' by tapping international markets Read more