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Bahrain’s Investcorp Acquires 25% Stake In ‘Fitness Time’ Operator

Investcorp buys stake in Saudi-based Leejam, a health and fitness club company that operates the Fitness Time brand.

Syria’s Economy Goes Underground As Black Market Thrives

In chaotic Syria, smugglers, middlemen and small companies working with shipping agents are finding ways to do profitable business.

Ex-Barclays Team Plans London-Based Islamic Asset Firm

Arabesque is due to open to investors in the first quarter of 2014 and will focus on value-based investment strategies.

Abu Dhabi To Invest $5bn In Russian Infrastructure

The accord with Abu Dhabi is expected to be signed during talks between Putin and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on Thursday.

UAE’s Abraaj Invests In Morocco’s Steripharma

Investment will help pharmaceutical manufacturer Steripharma to step up its exports to the private sector of North and sub-Saharan Africa.

Safety Risks From Emirates A380 Engine Blow Out “Relatively Low”

ATSB rules operator’s procedures were effective but expresses ongoing concerns over nozzle designs

UAE Markets Surge After Russia Offer On Syria

Dubai’s index jumps five per cent to 2,441 points in early trade

United Arab Bank Signs Three-Year FC Barcelona Deal

The bank will serve as the club’s official partner in the UAE and plans create a range of Barca-themed products for local fans.

Dubai’s DAE Ends Merger Talks With BBA

The companies were holding talks to merge certain parts of their businesses.

No Summer Leave For Emirates’ A380s

Emirates’ superjumbos may hold the key to the conundrum posed by Dubai Airports’ 80-day runway programme next summer.

V Shankar, Standard Chartered CEO: It’s The Economy, Stupid

Focusing on business, not politics is the only way out of the vicious Arab unrest circle, says group executive director and CEO of Standard Chartered, EMEA.

How To Rule The World Like… Catherine Middleton

Catherine Middleton is the Duchess of Cambridge.

Egypt’s Interior Minister Survives Bomb Attack

Security officials said at least two people had been killed and at least 10 wounded in the attack.

UAE’s Coffee Planet Secures European Partnership

The popular local brand will begin selling its coffee bags through 340 Jumbo supermarkets in the Netherlands.

Saudi Q2 Annual Growth Picks Up, Non-Oil Expansion Is Firm

In a quarter-on-quarter comparison, Saudi GDP fell 1.1 per cent in April-June 2013, the first such decline in a year.

Brazil And Dubai: A Growing Beauty Connection

Latin beauty firms have found a goldmine export market in Dubai and the Middle East.

Qatar Bolstering SWF Team To Diversify Portfolio

The $100 billion-plus sovereign fund is scouting for opportunities in Asia and the United States.

Why The GCC Needs New Skills Formation Systems – Now

Wes Schwalje, chief operating officer at Tahseen Consulting, says swift action must be taken to create sustainable jobs and develop the region into a truly global knowledge economy.

5 Minutes With… Chris Buncombe, Co-Founder & Director, Halcyon Events

Halcyon Events, a luxury hospitality company, operates concierge style packages to Grands Prixs around the world.

Dubai’s ENOC Loses Deal To Fuel US Military Jets

Chevron won the new contract to supply U.S. allied military jets refuelling in Dubai.

MasterCard Targets ME Luxury Consumers Through New Campaign

The ‘Priceless Arabia’ programme offers MasterCard holders special offers on luxurious products and services across the MENA region.

Web-Based Apps Pose Tricky Problem For Saudi Monitors

The number of Twitter users in Saudi Arabia nearly doubled in six months to 2.9 million in July 2012, amounting to a little over 10 per cent of the population

Raising GCC’s Gas Prices Will Prevent Shortage – Experts

The GCC region will face gas shortage by 2015 owing to a demand-supply imbalance, according to a new report.

Qantas Posts Annual Profit As International Losses Shrink

The Australian airline formed an alliance with Dubai’s Emirates Airline this year.

UAE To Be Insulated From Rupee Slide Effects

Despite a surge in capital outflow, the rupee slide will not significantly damage the UAE economy.

Dubai Passenger Traffic Tops 5.3m In July

The Middle East’s leading airport is comfortably on track to surpass last year’s total of 57 million.

Should You Pull Out From Dubai’s Stock Market?

The Dubai Financial Market dropped seven per cent on Tuesday following reports of a possible Western strike in Syria.

Oman Signs MoU To Import Iranian Gas

The two nations have signed a 25-year deal valued at around $60 billion.

Abu Dhabi Appoints Board For New Financial Free Zone

The zone is seen as a challenge to neighbouring city state Dubai, which is the top financial centre in the region.

UN Inspectors Reach Syria Gas Victims Despite Coming Under Fire

Many hundreds of people died in Damascus suburbs last week after an alleged chemical weapons attack.