Telco Profits Up
The top-nine listed telecom companies in the Gulf recorded a 31% rise in net income in the first nine months, as subscriber numbers grew.

No Appetite
The erosion of appetite for IPOs could have a far-reaching impact on the region's companies, as other sources of funding also fall away.

Cement Companies Hit
The combined profit of the Gulf's listed cement companies fell 15% in the first nine months of the year as the cost of raw materials soared and the region's stock markets tumbled.

Vodafone Vs Qtel
With just 100 days to go before the dawn of competition, the battle between Vodafone and Qtel is heating up.