Greek PM Alexis Tsipras is to visit Tehran after debts are forgiven For full coverage of business events in Iran and the Middle East, see MEED Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on Monday that Greece should settle debts worth $800m ahead of a…
Month: November 2015
Dolphin energy rating affirmed
For full coverage of Middle East business, see MEED Fitch Ratings has affirmed Dolphin Energy Limited’s (DEL’s) $1,250m 5.888 per cent secured bonds due 15 June 2019 and $1,300m 5.5 per cent secured bonds due 15 December 2021 at A+.…
Tecom Group launches media SME initiative
Aerial view of Dubai Media City looking east For full coverage of Middle East business developments, see MEED Dubai’s TECOM Group has announced a new platform for media start-ups and entrepreneurs as part of its AED 4.5bn Innovation Strategy announced…
Saudi vacant land tax approved
For full coverage of Middle East business developments, see MEED The speed at which Saudi Arabian government has approved the new tax for unused land emphasises the importance to the kingdom of addressing housing shortages, JLL says in a report released…
Film festival sponsors named
For full coverage of Middle East business events, see MEED The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has named the official sponsors for the 12th edition of the film festival. They include: the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) Dubai…
New Etihad ad campaign targets UAE nationals
For full coverage of Middle East developments, see MEED Etihad Airways, the international airline of Abu Dhabi, will launch on 1 December a new marketing campaign targetting UAE nationals and highlighting local traditions, values and heritage. The initial phase of…
Five concerts planned in Abu Dhabi for New Year
For full coverage of Middle East business developments, see MEED Five star-studded New Year concerts will entertain revellers in Abu Dhabi as part of a programme of entertainment on 29-31 December presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA…
Dreyfuss to attend Dubai Jaws screening
For full coverage of Middle East business developments, see MEED Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will pay tribute to Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg’s Jaws as it marks its 40th jubilee. The complimentary presentation screening will be hosted at…
Qatar economy to remain strong despite oil prices
For full coverage of Middle East business developments, see MEED High public investment and higher gas output linked to the launch of the Barzan production facility should see Qatar’s economic performance remain relatively strong through 2016 and 2017, National Bank…
Listed Kuwait corporate profits disappoint in Jan-Sept
For full coverage of Middle East business developments, see MEED The financial results for the first nine months of 2015 of corporates listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) were disappointing, a report issued today by National Bank of Kuwait…