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Five Minutes With…Nigel Cope, Co-Founder & CEO, COINS

The use of information technology within the construction industry is changing rapidly, says Cope.

More OPEC Oil Needed To Balance Market This Year -IEA

Global oil demand growth will be slightly higher than previously thought in 2014, at 1.32 million barrels per day (bpd), the IEA said.

US Woos High-Spending GCC Visitors

There has been a marked increase in the number of direct air connections between the two regions in the last year.

Emirates Says Interested In Buying Lufthansa Catering Business

Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline by revenue, had put LSG Sky Chefs up for sale in 2012 but then abandoned the plans.

Dual Screen YotaPhone Smartphone Launches In The Middle East

YotaPhone aims to offer users a unique interactive experience with an additional electronic paper display.

Car Review: Lexus GS350 F-Sport

The Lexus GS350 offers a sporty package while still maintaining the brand’s everyday luxury feel.

Saudi Arabia Crude Output Rises To 9.66m Bpd In April-Source

Saudi Arabia supplied 9.650 million bpd in April to the market, up from 9.533 million bpd in March, an industry source said.

UAE Federal Credit Bureau To Start In June – CEO

Al Etihad Credit Bureau has so far collected 22 to 24 months of data from around 70 credit data providers.

Iran, Six Powers Hold ‘Useful’ Nuclear Talks; Agreement Elusive

The next round of senior-level negotiations is due to take place next week in Vienna.

Gulf Customs Union Plan Needs Compromises To Start On Time – Kuwait

The full functioning of the Gulf Customs Union has been partly delayed by disagreements over a formula on how to divide customs revenues between the states.

Middle East & Africa Visitors To Grow 11.4% Annually

The Middle East is expected to benefit from the high rate of outbound travel spend by Asian travellers, a study says.

Dubai Inn Rolls Out First Phase Of Hotels

The value hotel brand plans to supply over 1,750 new hotel rooms and serviced residences.

Emirates Spent Dhs20bn On Marketing In Last 20 Years – Official

The airline has allocated up to three per cent of its revenue on marketing and promotion, says senior executive.

Saudi Arabia Mulls Lifting Visa Restrictions

Saudi tourism president says the Kingdom will consider changing its policies as systems, airports and the country’s security network improves.

Gulf Arabs Free Fuel For Egypt Reaches $6bn In Value

The aid helps reduce the heavy costs of government fuel subsidies and the drain on foreign exchange reserves.

Emirates And IHG Big Winners At Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2014

Dubai International Airport and the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai voted best for business travelers in the Middle East

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Exclusive: Transit Airlines Won’t Make Dubai World Central Move Until 2025

Airlines are expected to follow Emirates to DWC when growth requirements are met.

Egyptian Militants Claim Attacks Near Tourist Sites In Sinai

Militant attacks and other political violence have intensified since the army overthrew Mursi last July following mass protests against his rule.

Abdullah Bin Saoud Al Thani

Having set out a strategic plan for 2013 to 2017 to establish an effective regulatory…

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem

Bin Sulayem has been a prominent figure in Dubai’s business environment for decades, having helped…

Business Jet Numbers Double At Dubai World Central

Planned runway maintenance at Dubai International has significantly increased the number of private and business jets at DWC, according to DC Aviation Al-Futtaim.

Oman Regulator Gives Nod For Power Plant Share Sales Worth $163m

Both companies, which became operational in April 2012, are owned by mostly foreign consortiums.

Abu Dhabi’s Louvre Displays Treasures At The Paris One

Backers hope the pieces, once returned to Abu Dhabi, will help create a cultural hub in the Gulf Arab state.

Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani

Having built one of the world’s most successful companies in less than three years, Al…

DWC Traffic Growth Expected As Dubai International Slots Fill

The newly launched airport is expected to see a surge in traffic as Dubai International closes for a runway upgrade.

$1bn New York University Abu Dhabi Construction Completed

The project was designed by award-winning architects Rafael Vinolycovers and developed by state-owned investment company Mubadala.

Dubai International Passenger Traffic Up 7.5% In March

The airport’s passenger traffic was boosted by the expanding networks of Emirates and flydubai, authorities said.

Saudi Sets Up Expert Panel To Contain MERS Virus

Saudi Arabia has appointed 10 disease specialists to investigate the spread of the MERS virus and advise the government on future steps.

Fog Disrupts 14 Abu Dhabi Flights

This morning sees the second round of diversions in as many months

The Gulf’s Great Train Journey

As the GCC embarks on a colossal rail network, the region’s trade and logistics sector is poised for metamorphosis.