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Saudi cleaning firm forced to pay delayed salaries to hundreds of workers

Saudi’s labour ministry followed up on worker unrest at the company’s premises

UAE biometric database will allow residents not to carry ID

Residents will be able to use iris prints, facial prints and fingerprints for identification

Petroleum Development Oman signs three deals worth $35m

The contracts are part of plans to retain more oil and gas industry wealth within the country

Kuwait says OPEC, non-OPEC countries could deepen oil cuts

Kuwait said discussions included the possibility of deepening the cuts or prolonging them by 12 months

UAE to introduce 100% tax on tobacco, energy drinks in Q4 – report

“The tax procedures law is in the final phase, and will soon be issued and published,” the country’s minister of finance was quoted as saying

Saudi authorities approve 7 Haj projects

Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal signed the agreements

Gulf rift reopens as Qatar decries fake comments by Emir

The comments attributed to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani continued to be carried by media in some other Gulf Arab states

Virgin Atlantic flight evacuated in Dubai after security threat

The airline said the evacuation was a precautionary measure

Oman ups inspections, controls on fruits and vegetables after UAE ban

Last month, the UAE announced a ban on melons, carrots and watercress from Oman

Saudi businesses with revenue exceeding SAR375,000 to pay VAT from Jan

Failure to pay the tax could result in a fine or jail for company executives

India could invest in Aramco IPO to strengthen ties

Indian state refiners plan to set up a refining venture with Saudi Aramco

Manchester concert attack: At least 22 killed, no official claim as yet

British police are treating the blast – which took place at the end of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande – as a “terrorist incident”

Dubai’s Arabtec wins $400m contract to build 2020 Tower

Arabtec is seeking to return to growth after reporting its first quarterly profit since 2014

Hacker steals details of 17 million Zomato users

The listing and food delivery site later said it had reached an agreement with the hacker

US, Saudi firms sign multi-billion dollar deals during Trump visit

Energy minister Khalid al-Falih said deals involving all companies totalled over $200bn

Iran elections: Millions queue up to vote

President Hassan Rouhani faces a strong challenge from hardliner Ebrahim Raisi

The Middle East’s start-up scene: Is funding still the biggest challenge?

The start-up ecosystem has boomed in the region over the last few years, with the recent Amazon deal also signalling the entry of international players

How does the rise of Tesla impact cyber security?

Auto companies are increasingly plugged into cyber threats

Dubai’s Alabbar acquires ‘large’ stake in regional VC fund MEVP

MEVP is one of the largest venture capital firms in the MENA region

Saudi Aramco to sign deals with US firms during Trump visit

Deals are expected to be signed with US companies such as Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes and Weatherford

Kuwait Petroleum Corp projected to see 47% increase in profit this year

The profit forecast is despite losses at a number of KPC units

Saudi launches military industries company seeking to employ 40,000 by 2030

The company will work in repair and maintenance of planes as well as in the manufacture of unmanned aircraft

Dubai pushes back Al Maktoum International Airport expansion to 2018

Dubai is spending around $36bn to expand the airport

Iraq replaces Saudi as top India oil supplier in April

India’s April imports from Iraq topped 1 million barrels per day

Saudi to announce 10 energy deals, $40bn investment during Trump visit – report

The deals are said to form part of Aramco’s strategy to source 70 per cent of its oil and gas equipment from within the local market

The US electronics ban – what it means when you travel from Dubai

The current ban on carry-on electronics on flights to the US means a time-consuming process for passengers

Saudi to introduce flexible work contracts

The new system is designed to facilitate remote working

Five UAE football clubs to merge

The mergers will see the formation of two new clubs, Sharjah Sports and Cultural Club and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club

Oman’s National Gas Company terminates CEO

Oman considers easing property buying rules for expats

Currently foreigners in the country are only allowed to acquire property in defined tourism communities

Dubai’s most expensive penthouse sold for $16.3m – report

Branded residential developments are known to command a premium