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Qatar World Cup “Impossible” In Summer – FA Chief

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is likely to be shifted to winter, says chairman of the Football Association, Greg Dyke.

Rolls-Royce Bespoke Demand Drives Growth

The high-end car manufacturer named Abu Dhabi as its most successful market in the world last month and its biggest global market for its bespoke vehicles.

Bahrain In Talks Over Possible Eurofighter Deal-BAE

The Eurofighter combat jet is made by BAE Systems and Italian weapons maker Finmeccanica and EADS

Gold Falls To Three-Week Lows On Stimulus Fears

Bullion has lost around 25 per cent of its value this year.

Bahrain’s Seafront Property Records Strong Sales

More than half of the plots on Dilmunia Island were sold out on the day they were launched, says developer.

Malta Eyes Stronger Ties With The GCC

As Cyprus battles with a collapsed banking system, fellow Med-island state Malta is pushing for investment.

UAE Experts Call For Sustainable Buildings To Combat Energy Demand

Experts advocate the use of solar technology to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency.

Qatar Despatches First LNG Shipment For Egypt

Doha has promised Egypt five LNG shipments in total to help meet its energy needs.

Special Report: Africa’s Moment In The Sun

The continent is moving away from tyrannical, socialist governance, which has opened the gates for more and better business.

The Future Of Gold: Where Next?

There’s more challenges ahead for bullion as interest rates rise says Gerhard Schubert, head of commodities, Emirates NBD Wealth Management.

Egypt’s “Third Square” Protests Reject Army, Islamists

Some Egyptian activists have started a new movement to promote a middle way between the Muslim Brotherhood and the army.

BAE Sees Multi-Billion Dollar Saudi Jet Deal Agreed In Second Half

BAE has been locked in pricing negotiations with Saudi Arabia over the Gulf state’s order of 72 jets since 2007.

Qatar Dreamliner Returns To Service After 10-Day Hiatus

The Qatari airline said that the 787 jet was out of service for what it described as a “minor” technical issue.

Rights Group Condemns Lashing, Jailing Of Saudi Blogger

Raif Badawi, who started the ‘Free Social Liberals’ website to discuss the role of religion in Saudi Arabia, was sentenced on Tuesday.

Will The iPhone 5S Refresh Apple’s Bite?

As rival Samsung leaps to the fore, will Apple manage to regain its top spot, asks Aarti Nagraj.

Saudi’s $22.5bn Metro Project Aims To Shift Economy Beyond Oil

Six rail lines carrying electric, driverless trains and extending 176 kilometres in Riyadh are to be completed by 2019.

Formula One Teams Schedule 2014 Tests In Middle East

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain are under consideration to hold the tests.

The UAE’s Foreign Direct Investment Windfall

The UAE is banking on its geographic location and high growth potential to attract increasing foreign direct investment from across the world.

Qatar Grounds A Boeing 787 Due To Minor Glitch

The 787 has suffered a spate of mishaps in recent weeks, including a spontaneous fire on an Ethiopian Airlines-owned aircraft.

Dubai’s Unshakeable Confidence

The emirate’s will to succeed will always cancel out the naysayers, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Energy In Flux: The Gulf’s Growing Green Energy Sector

Vast domestic demand, external threats and the end of easy oil are driving the Middle East’s renewable energy sector.

Qatar Luxury Group To Launch Boutique

The boutique, for its luxury brand Qela, will launch in Doha in late September and will sell leather goods, shoes, jewellery and clothing.

China’s Sky City Not An Immediate Threat To Burj Khalifa

Sky City, China’s most ambitious development, has faced criticism over its nine-month deadline.

Shale Gas Will Not Affect GCC Oil Demand – Report

The latest developments in fracking technology will not affect GCC oil demand negatively.

Awarding World Cup To Qatar Was “Blatant Mistake”- FIFA Exec

FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger said staging the tournament in winter is a big problem.

Toyota SUV Sales Record Strong Gulf Growth

Land Cruiser leads the sales in the SUV category while Prado and Rav4 also has recorded considerable growth in H1 2013.

Revealed: Top 10 Indians Who Shaped The UAE

Prominent Indians have influenced and enriched the everyday lives of people in the UAE over time.

Dr Nasser Saidi: Egypt’s Failed Revolution

The founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates questions Egypt’s bright promises and dismal performance.

Sultan Of Oman Pardons People Jailed For 2011 Protests

According to reports, those pardoned include 14 people serving prison sentences ranging from 30 months to five years.

Nasdaq Dubai Appoints Hamed Ali As CEO

Ali has held the role of acting CEO since August 2012 following the departure of previous CEO Jeff Singer.