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Abu Dhabi Airport Reopens After Technical Problem

Etihad Airways said all flights into Abu Dhabi were temporarily diverted to other airports in the region.

Fog Forces Abu Dhabi Flight Diversions

Technical failure forces Abu Dhabi flights to other regional airports

Saudi, UAE, Bahrain Withdraw Envoys From Qatar In Security Row

They accused Doha of not implementing an agreement among GCC countries not to interfere in each others’ internal affairs.

Yahoo To Stop User Access Of Services With Facebook, Google IDs

Users will need Yahoo accounts to access services such as Fantasy Sports and photo-sharing site Flickr.

Middle East Air Passenger Traffic To Grow By 6.7%

Air passenger traffic in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman is expected to grow at 6.6, 6.9 and 7.2 per cent respectively, a report says.

Oman Targets Big Rise In Gas Output Over Next 5 Years -Official

Oman aims to raise gas output to an average of 120 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d) over the five-year period from 2014 through 2018, according to an official.

Foreigner Killed At Workers’ Holding Facility In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is holding thousands of foreign workers who failed to correct irregularities in their work visas before an amnesty expired in November last year.

Majid Al Futtaim Launches First Community Mall In Dubai

The mall will be built in phases with the first phase measuring almost 300,000 square feet.

Oil Jumps Over $2 As Ukraine Mobilises For War

Continued tensions in Ukraine have caused energy prices to rise and financial markets to decline.

Air Arabia Prepares For RAK Take-Off

Low-cost carrier about to step into the aviation breach following RAK Airways’ closure

UAE Bankruptcy Law Vital For Business Growth

Insolvency reform in the UAE is vital for doing business, writes Peter Beynon, regional director, ICAEW Middle East.

With Eye On Investors, Saudi Arabia Plans Training For Judges

Changes to the legal system are seen as crucial for wider social reforms aimed at reconciling Saudi Arabia’s ultra-conservative traditions with the demands of a young population.

Dubai International Passenger Traffic Up 15.1% In January

Dubai Shopping Festival and the seasonal rush of holidaymakers have been instrumental in boosting passenger traffic.

ABB Wins $160m Kuwait Contract

The substations will aid the expansion of oil fields in Kuwait’s northern region and will support the Gulf state’s plans to boost production.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Firms To Hike Housing Allowances In 2014

Around 22 per cent of Abu Dhabi employees and 33 per cent of Dubai employees will see a rise in housing allowances this year.

Dubai’s Arabtec In Talks To Buy Kuwaiti Firm -Sources

The deal, if completed, would be worth about Dhs2 billion ($545 million).

Emirates To Start Chicago Flights In August

The windy city will shortly will be served by all three Gulf carriers and becomes Emirates’ ninth US gateway

Gulf Ties Could Aid Islamic Finance In Italy

Islamic finance has so far made only marginal progress in continental Europe.

Kuwait: In Recovery Mode

Profitability at Kuwait banks has improved and the economy is on the up, but the need for more government capital expenditure and diversification away from oil remain concerns.

Oman: Islamic Banking On The Rise

In contrast to other GCC nations, Oman’s banking sector is small but well performing with Islamic banking rising in prominence.

Emirates Plane Causes Scare In Melbourne After Smoke Emerges From Tyres

Engineers found the smoke to be the result of a common occurrence caused by a warm tyre, the airline said.

Why Businesses Should Embrace Workforce Management

Businesses should leverage technology to enhance efficiency, says Ahmed ElShrif, director, Middle East, at Kronos.

Mashreq, Visa Launch 2014 FIFA World Cup Branded Cards

The branded credit and debit cards will introduce a new rewards programme for users.

BAE Systems Agrees Pricing On Saudi Eurofighter Deal

The original contract had to be renegotiated after Saudi requested more advanced weaponry and equipment for the Typhoon fleet.

Egypt’s Deposed President Mursi On Trial On Terrorism Charges

Mursi is on trial in three cases and charged in two others.

Kuwaiti Oil Refineries Vulnerable To More Power Problems

Three of the country’s oil refineries shut down late last month because of power failures.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: The Arab Awakening

The GCC could champion regional economic integration in the coming years, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

No Oil, But A Phosphate Future For Saudi Desert Outpost

Waad al-Shimal, a joint venture between Maaden, SABIC and US phosphate and potash producer Mosaic, is a massive new project coming up in the far north of Saudi.

New Research Helps Valentines Pick The Perfect Partner

London Business School says romantic dates are similar to job interviews.

JP Morgan Cuts Banking Ties With Emirates NBD

The bank has severed relationships in its cash management business in the Middle East.