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Saudi Arabia’s Crude Oil Output Drops To 9.566m bpd In March

The world’s largest oil exporter and OPEC heavyweight supplied 9.899 million bpd in February.

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Cruise Ship To Make Debut Call In UAE

Cruise liner Queen Elizabeth will arrive on April 17 at Zayed Port as part of a 2014 World Cruise programme and will spend a day in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai House Rents Up 23% In Q1 2014

Sports City recorded the largest rise in rents as rates grew by 41 per cent, a report says.

UAE NRIs Will Increase Investments In India Post Elections – Survey

The majority of respondents expect investor friendly policies as India elects new government.

Dubai Gold Centre To Tighten Sourcing Supervision

The move comes after the British media alleged that the DMCC failed to follow international guidelines designed to govern sourcing of gold.

Small Blast Heard In Bahrain Capital – Witnesses

The incident took place near a government security building in the Adliya district.

Five Minutes With… Rohit Walia, Executive Chairman, Alpen Capital

Rohit Walia, executive chairman of investment bank Alpen Capital, gives his insight into investments in the GCC-India corridor, M&A landscape in the region and the company’s new venture Alpen Asset Advisors .

Dr Ahmed Samerai Interview: Give A Little

Alicia Buller meets up-and-coming film producer and all-round businessman Dr. Ahmed Samerai.

Five Minutes With…Lynn Zovighian, MD, Zovighian & Partners

The broader participation of women in their family businesses will instigate an incredible change in the private sector, says Zovighian.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: The Need For Reform

Tax and subsidies reform is imperative in the Gulf, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

The Hunt For Halal

As nations aspire to become global hubs for the Islamic economy, the Halal industry is not to be ignored

The UAE: A Thriving Japanese Car Market

The Japanese automotive industry is one of the most prominent in the world.

Saudi’s Umrah Visa Extension Scheme To Launch Next Month- SCTA

Saudi Arabia received around 6.9 million religious tourists in 2013, according to official estimates.

Saudi Budget Carrier Flynas To Become Profitable This Year

Flynas currently carries three million passengers annually and claims 15-18 per cent of the domestic air travel market.

Cebu Flights Will Divert To Sharjah During Dubai Airport Runway Closure

The low-cost airline said all flights to and from Dubai between May 1- July 20 will operate out of Sharjah.

Five minutes with… Mazen El Zein, CEO And Founder, Crystal Group

Mazen El Zein, CEO and founder of Crystal Group, shares his insight into the UAE nightlife scene and the company’s planned venue launches this year.

Why Investors Should Consider MENA Equity Markets

Most regional markets performed strongly in 2013 and promise further growth, writes Salah Shamma, co-head, MENA Equity at Franklin Templeton.

Abu Dhabi Faces Up To Airport Capacity Challenges

Fast-growing airport must keep up with Etihad’s growth ahead of Midfield Terminal Building’s launch

Slowdown In Asian Markets Might Hamper GCC Growth

A sharp slowdown in major emerging economies will affect GCC countries through falling oil market prices, a report says.

Dubai World Sees More Early Debt Payments

Dubai World would be able to meet a $4.4 billion loan maturity in May 2015 and to make some other repayments early, a senior official said.

Saudi Bans Men From Selling Perfumes And Cosmetics To Women

Only female staff will be allowed to work in stores selling women’s products by October 2016, local media reported.

GE Appoints New President, CEO For The GCC

Dalya Al Muthanna is the first UAE national to take on the senior position.

Saudi JV Jubail Refinery To Reach Full Output By Mid-2014

The joint venture, operated by France’s Total and Saudi Aramco, began a gradual startup of operations last year.

Street Protests Urge Oman To Pursue Graft

Nearly 30 people accused of corruption have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from one to 23 years.

The New UAE Companies Law – What Will Be Changing?

The new law may not be radically different, but offers clarity in certain aspects, writes Nasser Ali Khasawneh, managing partner, Middle East, at Eversheds.

UAE Residents Say Expo 2020 Will Increase Cost Of Living

Almost 16 per cent of respondents said that they doubt if the event would deliver any benefits once completed, a new survey shows.

Oman’s ORPIC Awards Two Contracts For Plastics Complex

The $3.6 billion Liwa Plastics Project will be built in Oman’s northern industrial city of Sohar.

Saudi’s Labour Reforms Push 50% Of Contractors Out Of Business

Labour shortage has led to a surge in wages, making it unsustainable for small and medium firms to survive in the market.

Exclusive: Founder Of Islamic Cartoon ‘THE 99’ Denies Knowledge Of Saudi Ban

Reports claimed that a Saudi religious body issued a fatwa banning the popular cartoon series.

UAE May Soon Approve New Companies Law, Minister Says

The new law contains articles seeking to make limited liability and joint stock companies simpler to manage and more attractive to investors.