Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Saudi bourse may see a correction after MSCI decision - Al Masah Capital Blue-chip stocks like SABIC and Al Rahji Bank are expected to see the biggest inflows following the MSCI upgrade Merger with $1bln US start-up was "opportunity of a life", says Dubai entrepreneur Faizal Kottikollon says KEF Infra's tie-up with Katerra allows it to instantly become a global player Middle East mergers gain momentum through privatisation and regulatory reforms Several major mergers were announced in May following an active first quarter of 2018 Driving down demand: VAT had "significant impact" on car sales in UAE and Saudi - Ford official The introduction of a value-added tax (VAT) in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this year had a “significant impact” on car industry sales, a top official in the Ford Motor company said. Hey, big spender: UAE and Saudi firms among the most confident in terms of investing this year, says Amex Executives from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia were among the most confident in the world when it comes to spending on their business, according to a new survey by American Express (Amex). Sharjah eyes 15% FDI growth this year- top official The Emirate's foreign direct investment current stands at 7 billion dirhams, Invest in Sharjah CEO says ADNOC Distribution to begin charging customers to fill cars on Saturday Company said in prospectus it expects 40-50 percent of customers to pay for its premium service SPECIAL COVERAGE WHEELS OF CHANGE IN SAUDI ARABIA MSCI: SAUDI'S LANDMARK UPGRADE Disclaimer: ZAWYA is committed to respecting your privacy. It is our intention to send messages only with your permission. You have received this message because you are on the ZAWYA database. To opt out of ZAWYA communications in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. Thomson Reuters, Office 101, Building No. 1, Dubai Media City, PO Box 1426, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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