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Dubai Visitor Numbers Up 8.2% In 2014

New official report says a total of 13.2 million tourists visited Dubai last year.

What To Avoid When Crafting Your Video Marketing Strategy

Sophie Rayer, director of Marketing EMEA & LATAM, Brightcove, tackles some of the key hurdles in video marketing.

Saudi Restructures Oil Giant Aramco; Senior VP Named Acting CEO

On Wednesday, Saudi King Salman appointed Saudi Aramco’s CEO as chairman of the state oil firm and health minister.

France, Qatar Seal $7.05bn Rafale Fighter Jet Deal

The deal is reportedly for 24 Dassault Aviation-built Rafale planes with an option for 12 more.

Dubai House Prices Down 2-3% In Q1 2015 – Asteco

Rents in the emirate, on average, remained flat during the first quarter of the year, the report found.

Gulf Investors, Libyan Firm Buy Largest Eastern Libyan Cement Maker

The Libyan Cement Company has three plants in eastern Libya but only one is operational, producing 300,000 tonnes annually.

Kuwait To Freeze Expat Numbers

New expats will only be allowed to enter the country to replace those leaving, according to reports.

Saudis Pound Arms Depots In Yemen, Houthis Block Aid

There were no immediate reports on the extent of casualties.

Iran To Start South Pars Oil Production In 2016 – State Media

Ali-Reza Zeighami, manager of the South Pars oil layers project, said new wells were being drilled and would become operational in the second half of the next Iranian year.

Qatar Paid $26bn To Host World Cup – Report

The total included legitimate trade deals in the course of lobbying in the run up to the 2010 vote for the tournament, the UK’s Mail on Sunday said.

As Yemen Bombing Slows, Saudi May Struggle With Peacemaker Role

Riyadh now faces a test of its diplomatic skills in trying to arrange talks among Yemen’s fractious elites.

Former Yemeni President Calls For Political Dialogue To End War

Saleh said he was ready to reconcile with all parties that have opposed him since 2011 “for the interest of the nation”.

Oil prices Rise On Middle East Tension

Warplanes struck targets in and around the Yemeni cities despite indications from Riyadh that its campaign would be wound down.

Oil Prices: Where, Why And What Next?

Over time, the market can take care of its own excess supply, writes Jay Raney, partner, Assurance at Grant Thornton UAE.

Yemen Rivals Battle On Despite Declared End To Saudi Raids

Hours after Saudi Arabia’s announcement of a halt to airstrikes in Yemen, Houthi fighters captured an army brigade base in Taiz.

SKAI Rebrands Jumeirah Village Circle Property To Viceroy

The newly branded hotel is scheduled for operation in 2018.

Saudi Ends Air Campaign In Yemen, Seeks Political Solution

Iran, which has supported its fellow Shi’ite Houthis, welcomed the ceasefire.

What To Expect From UAE Real Estate

CBRE Middle East’s MD Nicholas Maclean and head of research Matthew Green, give their insights into the Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets.

Naimi Says Saudi Oil Production Near Record High In April

Naimi said that oil production in Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter, was “around 10 million” bpd in April.

Aid Agency Oxfam Condemns Saudi Air Strike In Yemen

The agency said that the air strikes hit one of the buildings housing aid supplies in an area held by Houthi rebels.

BMW Courts Middle East Market For Its Hybrid Line-Up

The German carmaker thinks that there is a market for hybrid and electric cars in the Middle East, no matter the cost of fuel or the love for SUVs.

Dubai’s Landmark Aims To Double Online Sales, Plans Major Expansion

LandmarkShops.com recorded a 200 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue for the fiscal year 2014-2015.

Speculation Over Saudi-India Oil Deal As Talks Drag On

Saudi Aramco and India’s Reliance Industries have not yet concluded a term contract to import diesel and gasoline.

Yemen War Puts 2015 Crop At Risk, Food Stocks Shrink -UN Agency

With most people living off the land and about 90 per cent of Yemen’s water resources used in agriculture, Yemenis are especially vulnerable when conflicts disrupt farm production.

Five Minutes With.. Abed Bibi And Husain Makiya, Co-founders, YouGotAGift.com

YouGotAGift.com’s co-founders discuss the inspiration for their gift card business, growth areas and plans to expand to regional and international markets.

Qatar Launches First Chinese Yuan Clearing Hub In Middle East

The centre is expected to facilitate greater cross-border renminbi investment and financing business and boost trade between China and the region.

Nokia In Talks To Buy Alcatel-Lucent

The Finnish and French companies said they were in “advanced discussions” on a “full combination.”

Russia’s Lukoil Last To Leave Saudi Arabia’s Search For Gas

Lukoil was the last company left active in the consortia of international oil firms Saudi Arabia invited in 2003-2004 to search for gas.

Saudi Arabia Trims Oil Supply To Some Asian Buyers -Sources

For the past two months, the Kingdom had informed some customers that they would receive full contracted volumes, only to trim supply later.

Bahrain Sovereign Fund Wants To Double Assets Under Management In 7 Years

The fund is seeking targets in Europe and the U.S., and select markets in the Far East, across multiple sectors including logistics and industrials.