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Dubai To Home New Fifa Approved Football Complex

The new facilities will include outdoor pitches and four indoor, air-conditioned pitches.

OSN Acquires Pehla, Taps Into South Asian TV Content

OSN has announced full ownership of Pehla for an undisclosed amount while it awaits update on an IPO.

Saudi Arabia Buys 720,000 Tonnes Hard Wheat

The accepted origins are from the European Union, North and South America and Australia.

Oman’s Qaboos Visits Iran, US-Tehran Mediation In Focus

The Sultan’s visit is the first by a foreign leader since moderate President Hassan Rouhani took office in early August.

Britain Operates Secret Monitoring Station In Middle East

The station is part of a $1.56 billion global eavesdropping project, say reports citing leaked documents from Edward Snowden.

Generous Gulf Aid Will Help Egypt Limp Through Crisis

If the conflict continues to worsen, Egypt’s economy could slow further than the 2.2 per cent growth recorded in the first quarter of this year.

In Search Of New India

New India, long buried since the crash, may see 2013 as its resurgent year. Can India overcome corruption and political hurdles to embrace greater global liquidity and a pick up in investor sentiment?

Top 10 Journalists In The World

Gulf Business reveals some of the most famous journalists who have shaped the world of news.

More Flights To Operate Between UAE, China

Authorities have signed an air transport agreement to allow more flights on the UAE-China route as demand rises.

Egyptian Court Orders Mubarak’s Release

Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison last year for failing to prevent the killing of demonstrators.

UAE’s Anti-Smoking Law Restricts Tobacco Sale

The law places many restrictions on the sale of tobacco including a ban on advertisements and marketing in supermarkets.

Oil Slips Below $110 As Supply Worries Ease

Reports claim that some Libyan oil exports, stopped due to strikes and civil unrest, might soon resume.

Emirates To Cut Several Flights During Dubai Airport Revamp

Dubai International Airport will close runways for 80 days beginning from May 1, 2014 for a maintenance project.

Qatar Sends Second Shipment Of LNG To Egypt

Doha agreed in June to supply Egypt with five shipments to cover some of its power needs.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Most Popular Smartphone In UAE

Nokia remains top mobile manufacturer in the UAE, beating Samsung and Apple.

UAE Credit Card Cold Calls On Rise Again

As consumer lending perks up in the UAE, unsolicited calls from various banks pushing credit have reached pre-crisis levels.

Yemen Says 18 Foreign Oil Firms Qualified To Bid For 20 Blocks

UAE-based Crescent Petroleum is one of the companies to bid for the onshore and offshore blocks.

Muslim Brotherhood Faces Ban From Egypt Rulers

Egyptian Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi proposed dissolving the group in a move that would force it underground and could usher in mass arrests of its members countrywide.

Dubai’s Leeds Utd Owner Sells More Than Half Stake

GFH Capital offloaded a 10 per cent stake to Bahrain-based International Investment Bank earlier this year. It has now sold a total of more than half the shares.

Saudi Feud Too Bitter For New Iran President To Fix

Both Iran’s new president Hassan Rouhani and Saudi’s King Abdullah have shown willingness to make peace in the past.

Abu Dhabi Duty Free H1 Revenues Outpace Passenger Growth

Abu Dhabi duty free revenues touched Dhs437.6 million in the first half of 2013, up 17.4 per cent from the same period last year.

Police Fire Teargas, Birdshot At Bahrain Demonstrators

Protesters in Bahrain took to the streets to demand democratic change in the Gulf state.

New Dubai School After Recent Closures

Students from the financially-troubled St Andrews School will be some of the first students at the new academy.

Israel Frees 26 Palestinians As Talks Resume

Fifteen prisoners crossed an Israeli checkpoint into Palestinian territory while eleven were released in the West Bank capital of Ramallah.

How Can An Employee Grow In An Organisation?

Employees, managers, HR and the organisation have to work together, writes Nuno Gomes, Mercer’s Information Solutions leader for the Middle East.

UAE Air Traffic Grows 2.9% In July

Dubai recorded the highest share of air traffic with 29,074 movements, the report reveals.

UAE University Studies Cost $27,375 Annually

An HSBC report shows university students in the emirates pick degrees offering the best return on investment.

Libya’s Two Largest Oil Export Terminals Closed

Strikes have again halted loadings at the Es Sider and Ras Lanuf terminals, following a recent two-week outage.

Some Egypt Businesses Thrive Despite Unrest

Smaller companies in food production and building supply businesses are growing despite the economic slowdown.

US Reopens UAE, Saudi Embassies On Sunday

The US embassy in Sanaa, Yemen will remain closed due to security concerns.