Japan's Nikkei share average
dropped 1 percent in early deals on Friday as data showing U.S.
manufacturing grew at its slowest pace in 11 months in June
added to concerns about weaker growth in Europe and China.
The Nikkei was down 86.01 points at 8,738.06 after
hitting its highest closing level in five weeks on Thursday,
while the broader Topix shed 1 percent to 746.78.
FGB 3rd most powerful UAE firm: Forbes
First Gulf Bank, or FGB, has been recognised as the third most powerful company in the UAE and the sixth leading bank in Forbes’ Top 500 in the Arab World list.
The bank was recognised fo
Etisalat makes top bid for Maroc Tel
Gulf telecom operator Etisalat has offered a higher price for Vivendi’s Maroc Telecom stake than rival Qatari bidder Ooredoo, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Etisalat’s bi
Jet shareholders back Etihad deal
Shareholders of India’s Jet Airways on Friday approved a deal in which Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad will take a 24 percent stake in the private carrier, media reports said.
Jet shareholder
Emirates NBD’s new ‘Bank on Wheels’ hits the road
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New real estate fund from Saudi Fransi Capital
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