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Nakheel Awards Dhs59m Infrastructure Contract For Al Furjan

Dubai-based Ghantoot Road Contracting has won the contract to undertake infrastructure work in Al Furjan Phase 2.

Kuwait Nearly Doubles Supplies In 10-Year Oil Deal With China’s Sinopec

The exports, which will amount to 15 per cent of Kuwait’s oil export output, are estimated to be worth $120 billion.

Saudi Prince’s Convoy Robbed Of 250,000 Euros In Paris

The convoy had been heading for Le Bourget airport north of the city on Sunday night.

Jeddah Airport’s Expansion Project To Begin Operations In 2016 – Official

The first phase of the project is expected to boost the airport’s capacity from 13 to 30 million annual passengers.

An Impending Oil Shortage?

An uncertain investment climate in oil-exporting Middle Eastern countries may lead to a two million bpd shortfall and a $15 jump in oil prices by 2025.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… The GCC’s Entertainment Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Ali Haidary, CEO of Sports and Entertainment Solutions.

Renewed Gaza Truce Holds After Rocky Start

A halt in more than a month of fighting, in which 1,945 Palestinians and 67 Israelis have been killed, had been set to expire at midnight on Wednesday.

Emaar Says No Decision Yet On Timing Of Malls Unit IPO

The listing is expected to raise Dhs8-Dhs9 billion, making it one of the region’s largest equity offers since 2008.

Gulf States Might Return Envoys To Doha Soon – Official

Oman’s foreign minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah said that the recent dialogue between Qatar’s emir and Saudi’s King Abdullah has been effective in easing the rift.

UAE’s Air Traffic Slows Down In July

The decline in traffic was mainly due to the upgrade work at Dubai International Airport that lasted for 80 days, the UAE’s aviation authority said.

New iPhone 6 Photos Leaked As Expected Launch Date of Sept 9 Looms

Leaks suggest that Apple’s latest smartphone will have a larger screen, rounded edges and recessed volume controls.

Abu Dhabi Airport’s Passenger Traffic grows 19% In H1

Passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International airport is expected to be higher still in the second half of this year, an official said.

WHO Backs Use Of Experimental Ebola Drugs In West Africa

There are no licensed treatments or vaccines for Ebola but several biotech companies and research teams have been working on potential drugs.

Kuwait’s Americana Q2 Net Profit Rises 8.7%

Americana, 67 per cent owned by the Kharafi family, may be sold, according to reports.

Oil Below $105 As Iraq Pumps Crude Despite Conflict

U.S. air strikes on the Sunni insurgency in Iraq calmed market worries over the risk to oil production.

Qatar’s Tasweeq Offers First Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel Cargo

The ultra low sulphur diesel cargo could eventually displace the high sulphur gasoil the company offers in the spot market.

Germany’s Doner Kebab To Invest Dhs20m In Dubai Expansion

The company is also building a factory in Dubai to keep pace with its growth plans in the region.

Saudi Man, Suspected Of Dying From Ebola, Tests Negative For Virus

The Saudi citizen, who displayed symptoms of the virus, died last week after returning from a business trip to Sierra Leone.

OPEC Sees Lower 2014 Oil Demand Growth, Pumps More

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) trimmed its projection for growth in global demand this year citing weaker-than-expected U.S. demand.

Bahrain Accuses Qatar Of Luring Citizens To Switch Nationality

Bahrain News Agency quoted a senior official as saying that Qatar had “targeted specific families and singled out a particular category of people” with no consideration to Bahraini laws.

Emirates Aims Big With Mega Airshow Orders

Emirates was the chief noisemaker at the recently concluded Farnborough International Airshow, confirming its ambition to be a long haul leader.

DWC Traffic Surges In Q2 Due To Flight Relocations

The growth in passenger traffic was mainly due to the temporary shift of almost 600 flights from Dubai International during the runway upgrade project.

Dubai Hopes To Submit Olympics Bid Within Eight Years – Official

The bidding process for the 2024 games is expected to begin in 2015, and the winning city will be revealed in 2017.

IATA Says Risks From Ebola, Gaza And Russia Could Dampen Air Travel Demand

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, that has killed 932 people so far, could be one of the biggest challenges this year for some airlines, said IATA.

Skai Holdings Sells Out All Suites In New Dubai Hotel Project

The hotel called ‘Suites in Skai’ had 234 hotel rooms, 234 one and two bedroom apartments and 33 penthouses for sale.

Saudi Arabia Provides $1bn Aid To Lebanon’s Army

Lebanon has been buffeted by violence linked to the Syrian conflict, including rocket attacks, suicide bombings and gun battles.

Etisalat Says Egyptian Unit Considering IPO

Etisalat Misr is planning a $500 million share sale on the Egyptian stock exchange, according to reports.

Fox Abandons $80bn Time Warner Takeover Bid

Fox’s chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch cited Time Warner’s board’s refusal to come to the table to discuss a takeover as a reason for the turnabout.

Saudi Arabia Bans Haj Pilgrims From Ebola Hit Countries

The Kingdom has also beefed up precautionary measures at airports to monitor the spread of the virus during the Haj season, a senior official said.

Dubai Airport’s New Concourse D On Track To Open In Q1 2015 – Sheikh Ahmed

The new concourse will be connected to an existing terminal by an automated train.