United Arab Emirates

CFW believes that the latest acquisition by UAE-based logistics company Aramex is in keeping with its aggressive expansion strategy, and in particular its focus on acquisitions and... 2011-12-13

FRiENDi Mobile, a leading mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), plans to launch an IPO in 18 to 24 months as well as win another four to... 2011-12-08

The purchase of a 25% stake in Zain Saudi Arabia has failed to materialise, with the consortium of bidders pulling out as proposed terms were not met. The sale of the unit, part of... 2011-09-29

Dubai developer Nakheel announced in August 2011 that it planned to issue AED3.8bn (US$1.03bn) of Islamic bonds to creditors and contractors as part of the company's US$16.1bn debt... 2011-09-13

The Middle East's fastest growing airline is about to get bigger.

The announcement that indebted Dubai developer Nakheel will separate from parent company Dubai World to become a state-owned entity is the latest instalment in a saga that has seen... 2011-05-19

UAE-based Dana Gas is considering a secondary listing in London, the company's CEO, Ahmed al-Arbeed, told UAE newspaper The National on April 20 2011.

Gulf-focused oil field services provider Lamprell confirmed on April 8 2011 that it is in talks with Norway-listed Maritime Industrial Services (MIS) on acquiring 100% of the latter's... 2011-04-08

Etisalat, the UAE's leading integrated telecoms services provider, said on March 20 2011 that it is dropping six month long, US$12bn bid to acquire a 46% stake in Kuwait-based Zain... 2011-03-22

News: UAE-based Etihad Airways has entered into a joint venture with Armaguard Group, a subsidiary of Australia-based logistics company Linfox, in order to move valuable goods worldwide.