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African Jobs Vanish As Gold’s Price Drops And Mines Turn To Dust

Mining companies have announced plans to shutter mines or reduce operations after gold’s 25 per cent drop this year.

How Does Air Traffic Control Work At Dubai International Airport?

Ever wondered how your aeroplane is guided out of the airport? Or how aircrafts don’t bump into each other in the sky? Here’s a step-by- step guide.

Top 10 Google Search Terms In The UAE

Ramadan 2013, Gangnam Style and smartphones’ search queries top Google 2013 trending list for the UAE.

Two Saudis Back From Guantanamo Face ‘Rehab’ For Militants

Muhammad Husayn Qahtani and Hamood Abdulla Hamood were repatriated after spending 11 years in Guantanamo.

Surging Saudi Fuel Use A Bigger Threat Than US Shale Oil

The growing domestic demand for hydrocarbons, exacerbated by low prices, is the key long-term challenge faced by the Kingdom, said Jadwa Bank.

Saudi Hollandi Bank Plans Bonus Share Issue

The lender plans to boost its share capital to SAR4.76 billion to help support its growth and capital base.

Nine Officials, Executives Accused Of Corruption In Oman

The charges, mostly involving infrastructure projects, were outlined in six trials that opened on Sunday.

UAE’s Low-Income Earners Found To Save More

The survey found that low-income earners saved two per cent more than the UAE’s general population.

UAE Ranked World’s 11th Biggest Clothing Importer

UAE’s strong growth in its retail sector is expected to boost the country’s apparel industry.

UAE Nationals Exempt From EU-Schengen Visa

The decision has been passed by the EU Council of ministers, but requires final approval from the European Parliament.

Expo 2020 Win Will Boost Dubai’s Property Market In 2014 – Developer

Mahdi Amjad, CEO of real estate company Omniyat says impact of the win was felt “from the first minute the results were announced.”

Wintry Storm Alexa Grips Middle East

The storm has brought snow, rain and cold to swathes of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt.

US, Britain Have Not Helped Syrian Rebels Enough – Saudi Prince

Former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Turki bin Faisal said the two nations did not provide the necessary aid to the rebel unit.

UAE, Oman Plan To Take On The Caribbean And Become Cruise Destination

Oman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are each investing in building additional cruise terminals.

The Future Of Air Travel

Some of the world’s best-paid engineers and designers are right now dreaming up the ways we will fly in the future.

Al Jazeera Denies Report Its Cairo Office Was Raided

Reports claimed Al Jazeera’s office in the Egyptian capital had been raided and security forces arrested 11 Qatari citizens.

UK Introduces Electronic Visa Waiver For Emiratis

The document is issued immediately via a secure website and can be obtained online from anywhere in the world.

Egyptian Forces Arrest Qataris At Al Jazeera’s Cairo Office

Four Qatari police officers were among those arrested, according to a state newspaper.

IEA Boosts 2014 Global Oil Demand Forecast On US Recovery

The International Energy Agency estimated that oil demand will increase by 1.2 million barrels a day next year.

Qatari Oil, Gas To Have Limited Impact On GDP Growth

The IMF forecast in November Qatar’s oil GDP would grow just 0.4 per cent in 2013 and decline by 1.1 per cent next year.

OPEC Cuts Output Closer To 2014 Demand, Upbeat On Economy

OPEC expects demand for its oil in 2014 to average 29.57 million barrels per day.

Saudi Online Consumer Habits Increase Risks For Banks

Despite experiencing cyber attacks, the majority of Saudi Arabian consumers have not installed anti-virus software on their systems.

Abu Dhabi Paces Up Plans For Permanent Cruise Terminal

Abu Dhabi has grand plans to develop its permanent cruise terminal facility to cash in on the emirate’s growing cruise tourism market.

Cathay Pacific Moves Dubai Freighter Operations To DWC

The carrier said its 14 weekly passenger services will continue to operate through Dubai International.

UAE Federal Cabinet Discusses Education System Overhaul

A number of educational initiatives were announced and endorsed by the Cabinet.

Saudi Group Eyes Stake Sale In Petromin After Partner Buyout

Dabbagh Group is planning to sell a 19 per cent stake in its lubricant business, say sources.

GCC States, Minus Qatar, Seek Investment Opportunities In Egypt

The United Arab Emirates, in particular, is rallying its companies to launch or resume projects in Egypt.

Saudi Arabia Bank Loans Cooling to ‘Healthy Levels’: Arab Credit

Bank loan growth to the private sector was 13 per cent in October, the slowest rate of expansion since May last year.

Iran Eyes Better Ties With UAE After Nuclear Deal With West

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited the UAE as part of a regional tour to improve relations with the GCC.

A Game Of Branding: Business In Sport

Banks in the UAE are seeking to capitalise on the country’s growing obsession with football.