Reuters Major Middle East stock markets moved largely sideways on Tuesday with little positive news to spur buying, although GFH Financial continued surging in Dubai after disclosing details of its business strategy. In contrast to recent days, Saudi Arabia’s index spent almost the entire day higher, closing up 0.3 percent. Since the beginning of last week, the market had traded ...

Bloomberg Emirates President Tim Clark urged Airbus SE to make firm commitments on the future of its A380 airliner, demanding certainty before placing a follow-up order that production will continue until all aircraft are delivered. “It’s their call,” Clark, speaking to journalists at the Dubai Airshow, said of Airbus and the future of the manufacturer’s flagship product. “It’s really for ...

Bloomberg EgyptAir Airlines Co. is poised to expand its fleet with a flurry of deals for long-range and short-haul aircraft, including a $1.1 billion order for Bombardier Inc’s C Series jets, people familiar with the matter said. The Cairo-based company was expected to announce a firm order for 12 CS300 jets as early as Tuesday at the Dubai Airshow, said ...