Dana Gas spuds first well onshore Egypt

<p>Dana Gas announced on Sunday it drilled the first in some 30 wells onshore the Nile delta in Egypt.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 6/8/2015


National Drilling Company signs $543mn rig deals

<p>National Drilling Company in the UAE has signed $543mn contracts to buy 14 new rigs, state news agency WAM reported on Sunday.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 6/8/2015


South Pars phases 15 and 16 near completion

<p>Phases 15 and 16 of South Pars gas field will be completed by June 21 and will be ready for full-scale use, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 6/7/2015


GIS looks to put idle rigs to work

<p>Qatar firm Gulf International Services (GIS) has leased out one of its jack-up platforms, and is considering leasing out a second, it has announced.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 6/3/2015


Bentley Mulsanne Speed Launched in UAE

<p>The Middle East is one of most profitable markets for Bentley Motors. The British luxury car manufacturer reported a seven per cent increase in its sales in the region last year, and dealers in UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the top three Bentley dealers in the world.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 6/2/2015


UAE eyes 25% manufacturing contribution by 2025

<p>The UAE is aiming to increase the contribution of the manufacturing sector to overall GDP from 11 per cent to 25 per cent by 2025, the country’s Economy Minister said on Tuesday.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 6/2/2015


Prices of essential items capped for Ramadan

<p> Dubai: Suppliers and retailers cannot increase prices of essential commodities during Ramadan without getting prior permission from authorities, said Dr Hashim Al Nuaimi, Director of the Consumer Protection Department. </p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 6/1/2015


Nissan posts highest sales growth in region

<p>Doha: Nissan maintained its status as the fastest-growing automotive brand in the GCC for the third consecutive year, selling a record breaking 219,129 units in the 2014 financial year -- up 3.3 percent in 2013.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/21/2015


Chevron Al Khalij manufactures motor oils in UAE

<p>Chevron Al Khalij said its premium range of motor oils under the Caltex Havoline brand is now being manufactured in the UAE.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/20/2015


Nissan sales in region rise 3.3 percent in 2014

<p>DUBAI: Japanese carmaker Nissan expanded its market share in the Middle East for the third consecutive year, registering a 3.3 percent growth in sales in 2014 to a record 219,129 units.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/20/2015