Saudi stocks up on Gulf cash hopes
Banks and insurance top gainers after gov't orders CMA to lift restrictions on Gulf investors.

DP World investigates IPO
Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem confirms initial public offering is an option to finance expansion.

Syria to end fuel subsidies
Subsidies will be phased out in attempt to combat smuggling and keep budget deficit stable.

Iraq reveals fixed-line plans
Iraqi government to announce tenders worth $600mn to provide 800,000 fixed-lines to network.

And the winner is...
We all love a bit of recognition for our work, whether it's a trophy or a pat on the back.

Syria opens first Islamic bank
Kuwaiti-owned Cham Islamic Bank launches in Damascus with $100mn starting capital.

Solidarity, Ahad launch Saudi insurance firm
Shariah compliant company will tap growing demand for Islamic insurance solutions in region.

Iran to expand Senegal refinery
Iran's national oil company to take stake in refinery and sell it year's supply of crude.

Iraq exports 3mn barrels crude to Turkey
Oil flowing at 11,000 barrels per hour through northern pipeline since restart last week.

Iraqis abroad to receive healthcare
Iraqis living in Syria, Jordan and Egypt will now receive healthcare on the same basis as the indigenous population.

Boston brings dental expertise to UAE
Boston University is setting up a dental research & educational institute in Dubai Healthcare City.

India invites fighter jets bids
Six defence manufacturers have been invited to bid in one of the world's biggest military aircraft deals.

Dubai firm launches Muslim image bank
World's first online Muslim history image library brings together collections from across the globe.