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Emirates A380 ‘nearly caused private jet crash over Arabian Sea’ – report

The A380, said to be EK412 from Dubai to Sydney, came within 300m of the smaller craft

UAE launches 2071 project to become world’s best country

The project’s objectives centre on education, economy, government development and community cohesion

Amazon agrees to acquire UAE e-commerce site Souq.com – report

Amazon had previously walked away from the bidding process

Dubai’s DP World eyes Panama Canal opportunities

The ports operator held a meeting with Panama’s President to discuss potential projects in the country

Oman seeks 6,000 more hotel rooms by 2020

The country is seeking to increase capacity by a third in the coming years

Non-Saudi Uber/Careem drivers face deportation – official

The kingdom will penalise non-Saudi drivers for both companies as part of Saudisation efforts, according to reports

Dubai passengers subject to US electronics ban until Oct – Emirates

The ban on large electronics will come into effect on Saturday, the airline said

Kuwaiti lawyer calls for ban on new expat drivers

Mohammad Al-Ansari said the government had failed to reduce congestion in the country

Kuwait pulls Beauty and the Beast from Cinemas

The country’s ministry of information has asked for additional cuts to the film

Saudi Shoura Council to discuss crackdown on project wastage

Government spending on roads and bridges has increased to more than SAR100bn ($26.6bn) in recent years

US to ban some Middle East passengers from carrying larger electronics

The new rule is expected to be announced Tuesday by the Department of Homeland Security

DP World unconcerned by Trump policies

The Dubai-controlled company’s chairman said he expects growth in Latin America, Asia and Africa

Oman yet to decide on rate rise – report

The sultanate’s Gulf peers Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar all raised rates last week

Saudi seeks 141,000 jobs for women through remote employment

Remote working is considered one solution to overcoming female workplace restrictions in the kingdom

Happiness in the GCC

Why happiness is the new metric driving Gulf governments

Dubai South: Happiness the building blocks of the future

Dubai South has been billed the ‘city of happiness’ – built around the needs and desires of the people. Acting CEO of Dubai South, Ahmed Al Ansari, explains why and how the city has become a model for cities of the future

Kuwait eyes increased expat healthcare fees, denial of certain treatments

MPs in the country have argued its healthcare system is too generous

Work begins on Dubai’s record-breaking Meydan One Mall

The mega retail development is scheduled for completion in 2020

China, Saudi Arabia consider deals worth about $65bn

Deputy Chinese Foreign Minister Zhang Ming said the agreements involved investment, energy, space and other areas

Saudi patrolman killed by terrorists in Al-Qatif

Saudi security forces killed a wanted man during a firefight in the same area on Sunday

Oman government plans Muscat utility listing by June

The size of the issue and its price is still to be decided

Citigroup CEO meets with Alwaleed, eyes return to Saudi

The banking group is seeking a return to the kingdom to capitalise on financial reforms, according to reports

OPEC says oil stocks rising despite supply cut deal

“Despite the supply adjustment, stocks have continued to rise”, OPEC said

Flydubai boosts Kuwait capacity for holiday traffic

IATA predicts profitability of UAE airlines will fall this year

“The UAE carriers will have a year that is probably below 2016,” IATA’s secretary general said

Kuwait’s oil minister says would support production cut beyond June

OPEC members will meet on May 25 to discuss a possible extension

Saudi orders 735,000 tonnes of wheat

The order is expected to arrive in the kingdom from May to July

Saudi labour ministry introduces maid recruitment app

The new app will reduce paperwork and improve transparency, according to reports

Saudi security forces kill terrorist suspect in Eastern Province

The Ministry of Interior said the man attacked security forces during a patrol of abandoned houses

Saudi woman sets new record as she swims Dubai Creek and Dubai Water Canal

Dr Mariam Saleh Binladen undertook the challenge to raise awareness for orphaned Syrian refugees

P&G’s regional president shares his forecast for consumer goods

Mohamed Samir, president for the IMEA region at $223bn consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble, details the company’s new slimline brand strategy and shares his expectations for the months ahead