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Oman fuel price cap remains – official

An increase in fuel prices for May had led to speculation the country had removed its cap on M91 fuel

UAE residents finding it harder to get approval for new credit cards – report

On average, UAE residents applied for 3.25 cards each in the first quarter of 2017, says compareit4me report

Senior Kuwaiti football official resigns from FIFA amid corruption allegations

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah was alleged to be a co-conspirator of Guam football chief Richard Lai, who pleaded guilty to taking $1m in bribes

Saudi entertainment chairman says cinemas to conform with moderate policies

Ahmed Al-Khateeb was quoted as confirming the plans last week

Abu Dhabi to increase taxi fares

Taxi fares in the capital were last increased in 2012

UAE launches new Soft Power Council

The new council aims to highlight the country’s achievements and boost its global reputation

Saudi ATMs still not accepting new notes

The new currency to mark the era of King Salman was first made available at the end of December

Oman invests $11.4m in VAT system

Oman, like the other GCC countries, will implement a 5 per cent VAT rate from next year

Qatar ups pesticide testing after UAE produce ban

The country now requires select fruits and vegetables to be tested before being released at ports

GCC begins anti-dumping investigation into Chinese pipes

The investigation follows an anti-dumping law proposal from the UAE’s government advisory council in January

80% of Saudi families register for social assistance scheme

The Citizen’s Account is designed to compensate Saudis for the rising cost of living

Saudi foils bombing attempt on Aramco terminal

Yemeni forces reportedly try to to blow up an Aramco fuel terminal in Jazan

China’s ICBC Doha clears more than $86bn in yuan transactions

The clearing centre was launched in June 2015

Uber plans to bring flying taxis to Dubai by 2020

Uber’s flying taxis will be small, electric aircraft

Oman says 98% of produce within pesticide limits after UAE ban

Yesterday, UAE media reported that the country had decided to ban some fruits and vegetables from the sultanate

Up to 80% of Dubai’s Expo 2020 site to be redeveloped

Earlier this month, Siemens revealed that it would shift its global logistics headquarters to Dubai’s expo site

Russia beats Saudi as China’s top crude oil supplier in March

Russian shipments grew nearly 1 per cent to 1.104 million barrels per day

Japan eases visa requirements for UAE nationals

Emiratis only need to pre-register their passport with the Japanese embassy or consulate

Relieved Saudi minister faces 10 years in jail

Khaled Al-Araj was removed from his position as minister of civil affairs on Saturday

Saudi reduces Q1 deficit by more than half

The kingdom has forecast a SAR198bn deficit this year

New Zealand mulling extra security on flights from Dubai, Doha

The new rules would follow similar measures introduced last month by the US, Britain and Australia

Saudi central bank says currency reserves healthy

The trade deficit is expected to drop this year

Saudi to award licences to 15 US firms in May

The licences are expected to be awarded to companies in technology, pharmaceutical and other sectors

Japan’s ASICS eyes $75m share of Middle East’s running market

The company has opened a regional subsidiary in Dubai

Top tips for background checks when hiring in the Middle East

The basic steps you should take to ensure you’re making the right hire for your company

China’s Alibaba likely to eye Middle East market for acquisitions – expert

Following Amazon’s acquisition of Souq, the region will see more interest from global players, says Fadi Ghandour

At least 1 million expats expected to leave Saudi under amnesty campaign

The three-month campaign began on March 29

Dubai airline Emirates says travel flows from US to Iran have dropped

In March, US President Donald Trump signed an order keeping a 90-day ban on travel to the US by citizens of Iran

Saudi begins renewable drive with bidding for 300MW solar power project

The kingdom aims to produce 10 per cent of its power from renewable sources in the next six years

Saudi bans import of poultry from Vietnam over bird flu fears

The kingdom has also banned the import of poultry from Tennessee and Malaysia over concerns of bird flu