BMI Bank and Al-Salam Bank to merge Subscription
Merger set to create Bahrain’s third-largest lender
Inflation in Egypt to rise Subscription
Government’s reliance on central bank funding will further reduce low living standards
More than 90 killed in two days of bomb attacks in Iraq Subscription
Blasts mark deadliest spate of violence since 2011
Majid al-Futtaim acquires regional Carrefour franchise for AED2.5bn Subscription
Majid al-Futtaim to raise capital through hybrid bond sale
Riyadh arrests 10 more on spying charges Subscription
About 18 people were arrested in March as part of same case
Lifting limits on foreign ownership still on agenda, says UAE minister Subscription
The UAE’s Federal National Council rejected plans to change law
Casualties rise in Lebanese sectarian conflict Subscription
Violence in Tripoli continues to escalate
IMF warns region's oil exporters to cut back spending Subscription
Reforms needed to avoid risk of fiscal deficits if the oil price falls
Saudi Electricity Company seeks adviser for power programme Subscription
End of relationship with Citigroup prompts Saudi Electricity’s search for new consultant
Emirates NBD raises $1bn through bond sale Subscription
Bond proceeds will be used to boost tier 1 capital
Oman pushes ahead with power and water projects Subscription
Projects will provide power for industrial and residential schemes in Oman
New Saudi regulation expected to limit stock market speculation Subscription
Regulation set to narrow initial public offering valuation gap
