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Qatar raises its game to fend off next LNG giants

Qatar is working more closely with trade houses who are focused on short-term deals, often in riskier markets, while also lowering its price expectations

Dubai’s Nshama awards construction contract for Town Square projects

The contract for the Zahra and Hayat Townhouse communities in Town Square has been awarded to Beaver Gulf Group

Oil prices: the wider impact

Oil and gas companies are facing significant challenges, writes Jay Raney from Grant Thornton

Middle East firms’ business confidence falls in Q2 2015

Nearly 43 per cent of regional companies polled said that they were looking for opportunities in other markets, a new survey shows

UAE Armed Forces rescue British hostage in Yemen

The hostage Douglas Robert Semple, a 64-year old petroleum engineer, was working in the Hadramaut area when he was kidnapped

Introduction of VAT in UAE unlikely to deter foreign investors – analyst

The UAE is currently in the process of drafting out laws for the implementation of value added tax

Exclusive: Gerald Lawless on Jumeirah Group’s ambitions

Jumeirah Group CEO Gerald Lawless opens up on everything from building a global brand and avoiding Disneyfication in hotels to disruptive technology, the Qatar World Cup and much more besides


Saudi’s new airport opens up new horizons

The opening up of the $1.2bn international airport in Madinah – the kingdom’s first privatised airport – heralds new possibilities

Saudi stock market plunge not caused by govt selling shares

The main Saudi stock index has plunged 12 per cent this month

UAE minister hits out at Iranian TV channel over Yemen comments

The minister’s response comes after an Iranian TV channel reported that Houthi rebels captured the UAE’s military tanks in Yemen

Kuwait’s Shuaiba oil refinery likely to restart “within days” – official

A fire at the 200,000 barrel-per-day Shuaiba refinery forced a total shutdown on Monday

India, UAE plan $75bn infrastructure fund, stronger ties

The two countries plan to increase bilateral trade by 60 per cent in the next five years

Kuwait shuts down Shuaiba refinery after fire

No casualties were reported due to the fire at the refinery

UAE open to meeting Indian oil demand – economy minister

Abu Dhabi currently provides 9 per cent of India’s energy needs

Bahrain to remove meat subsidies as cheap oil hits budget

Bahraini citizens will be compensated for the higher meat prices

UAE launches online visa service for GCC residents

The service is available on the Fawri portal on the interior ministry’s website

Why the GCC should have a tobacco tax

A tobacco tax could help GCC countries meet both health and fiscal objectives, writes Dr Nasser Saidi

Emirates plans world’s longest non-stop flight with Panama service

The flight to Panama on a Boeing 777-200 LR jet will have a flight time of 17 hours and 35 minutes

Nakheel awards Dhs38m contract for retail centre, mosque in Al Furjan

The company said that it is developing a second retail centre within its Al Furjan community

Will the volatility on the Shanghai Composite Index impact UAE market?

The recent volatility could impact the UAE market but right now it is fairly limited, writes chief market analyst at forex broker FXTM

Is your office fit for the worker of the future?

The workforce in the Middle East is fast evolving to become ‘GenMobile’, writes the EMEA president of communications technology firm Polycom

Nakheel inks retail deal with Al Tayer Group for Al Khail Avenue

Al Tayer Group will bring brands including Gap, Mamas & Papas, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Areej, Caffe Nero, and Ocean Basket to Al Khail Avenue

Dubai’s July non-oil business growth slowest since 2012

The index fell to 53.1 in July from 55.5 in June, recording the slowest growth rate since March 2012

Oil bulls’ hope for quick price dip dimmed by 2020 crude under $70

Oil prices have continued their gloomy spell as the market is flooded with extra supply from the OEPC and US shale producers

Sheikh Mohammed launches UAE Innovation Week

The innovation week will see the UAE’s education, health, energy, environment, space, economy and service sectors present their innovations

Emirates inks codeshare deal with Bangkok Airways, expands Southeast Asian network

The deal will add 14 more cities to Emirates’ network, allowing it to connect passengers to new tourist destinations in Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar

Anti-Houthi fighters score more gains in south Yemen

Yemeni military sources said the United Arab Emirates had sent in dozens of tanks and heavy artillery pieces to the fighters in recent days

Flydubai to start new passenger services from DWC

The airline will also continue its operations at Dubai International

Sheikh Mohammed approves plans for two residential communities for citizens

Two communities, consisting of 1,400 and 1,000 villas, will be built for nationals in Wadi Safa and Al Aweer 1

Dubai’s Meydan to build world’s tallest residential tower, longest indoor ski slope

The new project boasts the world’s tallest residential tower, longest indoor ski slope, largest dancing fountain, highest observation deck and highest sky restaurant