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Saudi-led air strikes support Yemen’s Saleh as he shifts against Houthis

In a speech on Saturday, Saleh appeared to indicate the end of his loyalists’ alliance with Houthi fighters

Move towards renewables – where does the GCC stand?

MR Raghu, managing director of Marmore Mena Intelligence, looks into the future for renewable energy in the Gulf region

Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemeni missile, second in a month

The missile was shot down on Thursday near the south-western city of Khamis Mushait

RAK Ceramics plans expansion in India

UAE company plans to double production capacity in India to 20 million square metres, says CEO

Saudi energy minister coy over oil output cuts

Khalid Al Falih told reporters to wait for the results of this week’s OPEC meeting in Vienna

Saudi Arabia studying proposals to protect whistleblowers

Protection is being sought for people who report financial crime, following the government’s anti-corruption crackdown

Abu Dhabi launches new visa on arrival process

The new service will process and grant visas within 15 to 30 minutes

Saudi Aramco, SABIC plan to build $20bn oil-to-chemicals complex

The partners say the facility would be the largest of its type in the world, as the kingdom looks to diversify beyond crude oil exports

Saudi mall IPO hit by corruption crackdown

Fawaz Alhokair Group’s plans for IPO of its Arabian Centres mall unit halted by arrest of its co-founder, according to reports

New ‘waste fee’ coming to Dubai building owners

Dubai Municipality said it will end its waste collection service, and outsource it to the private sector

Sharjah launches 3.3km beach project

The project will include food trucks, art spaces, public squares, water sports, and more

Revealed: Top 10 companies in the UAE in 2017

The biggest listed companies in the UAE by market capitalisation

Saudi aims to issue tourist visas next year, official says

A senior official said the move would target people who want to experience “the grandness of this country”

Crescent Enterprises launches $150m corporate venture capital arm

CEO Badr Jafar said half of the start-up fund would be used across the MENA region

Saudi receives first payments from detained businessmen, royals

The kingdom has reportedly demanded cash in exchange for the dropping of corruption charges

Saudi opens all-women municipality office

The move is the latest step to encourage women to play a more active role in society

Hariri returns to Lebanon

Hariri’s resignation as prime minister threw Lebanon into a political crisis

Three killed in Saudi after heavy rains

Flooding was seen across the kingdom’s western province

Agribusiness firms discouraged by Saudi mills sale terms

The grain mills on sale come under the kingdom’s monopoly state grain buyer the Saudi Grains Organisation

Dubai financier bids $400m for Newcastle United

Amanda Staveley has been linked to several Premier League clubs

Qatar urges Gulf neighbours to let nationals attend World Cup

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain have closed diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar since June

Saudi expects to recover up to $100bn from corruption settlements

The kingdom is reportedly demanding assets in exchange for the freedom of individuals arrested under a corruption investigation

Saudi driving schools to accept women from March

Many Saudi women are already travelling abroad for driving lessons

Asian workers take a break at Friday Market in Kuwait City

Kuwait committee proposes new fines, limits to reduce foreign workforce

Foreigners make up around 70 per cent of Kuwait’s population

Saudi arrests 24,000 in opening days of visa crackdown

The kingdom ended an amnesty for violators of residency and labour laws last week

Dubai’s innovation showcase

This year’s GITEX Technology Week proved to be a key barometer of the emirate’s progress in becoming a digital hub

Japan’s SoftBank to invest up to $25bn in Saudi

Ties between SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman have deepened this year

UAE-based Pure Harvest closes $4.5m seed funding round

Backers of the company include Careem founder Magnus Olsson and Abraaj Group director Hazem Abu Khalaf

Saudi justice ministry to hire women for the first time

Those selected will work in the women’s sections of the courts and notary public offices

Saudi-led coalition air raid shuts down Yemen’s Sanaa airport

The Houthis control most of the north, including Sanaa and its international airport