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23 May 2013 Updated at 7:54 PM UAE
Huawei's Middle East revenue rose 18% in 2012
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Huawei's Middle East revenue rose 18% in 2012

Thursday, 23 May 2013 7:54 PM

World's second-largest telecom equipment maker so expects Mideast telecos to prioritise improving networks

UAE's Senaat said to be mulling listing, stake sale
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UAE's Senaat said to be mulling listing, stake sale

Thursday, 23 May 2013 2:12 PM

Abu Dhabi gov't-owned firm may sell its own shares or offload stake in one of its businesses

Dubai's Arabtec to begin $650m rights issue on June 9
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Dubai's Arabtec to begin $650m rights issue on June 9

Thursday, 23 May 2013 8:39 AM

UAE's market regulator says contracting giant will begin subscription for issue next month

Gold up on soft dollar after concerns about Fed allayed
Commodities»

Gold up on soft dollar after concerns about Fed allayed

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:39 PM

Spot gold reversed Tuesday's 1.3 percent fall and rose as much as 1.6 percent to a session high of $1,397.51 an ounce

Qatar hits fresh 28-month high; UAE markets mixed
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Qatar hits fresh 28-month high; UAE markets mixed

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:00 PM

Doha bourse advanced 0.5 percent to its highest since January 2011

Abu Dhabi's ADCB sells $300m of subordinated bonds
Bonds»

Abu Dhabi's ADCB sells $300m of subordinated bonds

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 4:55 PM

Deal comes just over two months after its last debt markets outing

Doha Bank may sell bonds to raise capital - CEO
Bonds»

Doha Bank may sell bonds to raise capital - CEO

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 3:54 PM

Qatar's fifth-largest lender by market value had previously planned to hike its paid-up capital by 50 percent,

Abu Dhabi's TAQA denies London bourse move
Markets»

Abu Dhabi's TAQA denies London bourse move

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 8:39 AM

Energy giant says it is exploring way to improve liquidity of shares but has taken no steps to list in London

More to this bull market than meets the eye
Equities»

More to this bull market than meets the eye

Monday, 20 May 2013 10:47 AM

Adel Merheb delivers his latest assessment on what is happening on the Dubai Financial Market

Aldar, Sorouh shares see double-digit rises
Markets»

Aldar, Sorouh shares see double-digit rises

Sunday, 19 May 2013 12:51 PM

Abu Dhabi developers surge in heavy trading ahead of completion of merger plan

Zimbabwe seeks Dubai diamonds deal
Commodities»

Zimbabwe seeks Dubai diamonds deal

Sunday, 19 May 2013 12:37 PM

African gems exporter seeks deal on exports that would not break rules on sales of conflict stones

Carlyle-backed General Lighting plans Saudi share sale
IPO»

Carlyle-backed General Lighting plans Saudi share sale

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 5:00 PM

Carlyle acquired its 30 percent stake in the firm for an undisclosed amount in March 2010

Dubai bank CBD set to price $500m debut bond
Bonds»

Dubai bank CBD set to price $500m debut bond

Tuesday, 14 May 2013 5:00 PM

Five-year bond will price at a spread of 250 basis points over midswaps

RAK Petroleum to restructure, IPO overseas
Energy»

RAK Petroleum to restructure, IPO overseas

Monday, 13 May 2013 5:15 PM

Proposed restructuring includes transferring majority of assets to newly formed Dutch company

Bahrain telco Batelco's profit falls 17%
Technology»

Bahrain telco Batelco's profit falls 17%

Monday, 13 May 2013 5:01 PM

Bahrain's biggest telecom group has now reported a fall in profits in 11 quarters out of 12


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