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Mursi, Egypt Army Pledge Lives In “Final Hours” Showdown

Mursi is either expected to step down or be removed from office once the army deadline passes on Wednesday.

Exclusive Interview: GEMS Chairman Sunny Varkey Talks Profits And Philanthropy

In a rare interview, the founder of the world’s largest private schools company takes on his critics, and reveals his ambition to save the world from bad education.

The UAE’s Growing Ties With Ethiopia

With so much opportunity for both parties, will the UAE overcome its impasse with Ethiopia over air travel and illegal nannies?

The Best Airport Lounges In The World

Gulf Business looks at the finest first class and business class lounges on the planet.

Dubai’s MAF Plans Dhs3bn Expansion To Malls, Hotels

Majid Al Futtaim plans to launch two new hotels and upgrade Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre and build a new cinema complex.

UAE’s Dana Gas Says Makes New Discovery In Egypt

The Begonia-1 discovery well produced 9.4 million cubic feet per day of gas and 133 barrels of condensate during initial test drilling.

Dubai’s ENOC ‘Investigating’ Sri Lanka Diesel Cargo Quality

Sri Lanka returned a 40,000-tonnes diesel cargo shipment from ENOC on Thursday saying it was “not up to the required specifications”.

Saudi Special Report: Shifting Sands

Facing economic risk from the Eurozone and US, oil price volatility, and regional political uncertainty, will Saudi Arabia continue to make foreign investors wary?

Former Qatari PM Drove Bold, Maverick Foreign Policy

Sheikh Hamad was replaced as prime minister and foreign minister in a cabinet reshuffle following the accession of 33-year-old Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani as emir.

The Makings Of A Solar Superpower?

Solar power is supercharging the alternative energy industry, but can the Middle East become a leading global provider?

Al Jazeera Director-General Resigns To Take Up Government Post

Ahmed bin Jassim al-Thani said he was leaving the network “to serve his country”, without indicating which government post he was taking.

Dubai International Records 18.9% Growth In May

Australia was the fastest growing destination with 50 per cent growth following the launch of Qantas flights

The Energy Behind Qatar’s Rising Power

The oil and gas sector generated over half of Qatar’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012.

Bahrain Parliament Approves 11% Rise In Budget Spending

Budget expenditure in the small non-OPEC oil exporter is now expected to total 3.62 billion dinars in 2013, up from 3.26 billion actually spent last year.

The 10 Fastest Cars In The World

Gulf Business looks at the fastest production cars on the planet.

France and Qatar Launch New $394m Fund To Invest In French SMEs

Qatar had earlier planned to invest 50 million euros into businesses in French suburbs.

Gulftainer Acquires 51% Stake In Gulf Stevedoring

The acquisition allowed Gulftainer to assume full management of three Saudi terminals, located in Jeddah and Jubail.

Over 1.5 Million Saudi Workers Change Status Before Crackdown

Saudi Arabia is trying to reduce a black market in labour among the estimated nine million foreigners in the country.

White-Hot Wheels – Golf R Review

The smooth and feisty Golf R will satisfy even the most voracious of speed lovers.

Saudi Role In Syria Driven By Fear Of Shi’ite “Full Moon”

Since the fall of Syrian rebel stronghold Qusair this month, there has been growing unease in Riyadh about the opposition’s chances.

BP Agrees Retail Price For Oman Gas Project

BP has already spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the project since winning the concession in 2007.

Dubai Aims To Become Global Fashion Hub By 2020

The emirate, which recently announced a new design district, has now signed an agreement to create ‘Dubai Fashion 2020.’

BAE Hopeful For UAE Eurofighter Decision This Year

Dassault’s Rafale jets and the BAE Systems-backed Eurofighter have been locked in competition for the deal to replace at least 60 of the UAE’s Mirage fleet.

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Launches Wind Farm In Seychelles

The 6MW Port Victoria Wind Farm is expected to power 2,100 homes in the island country.

Qatar Sells Back 10% Porsche Stake To Founding Families

Porsche was forced to sell the stake to Qatar Holding in 2009 as a way to prop up its strained finances.

Revealed: Top 10 Gyms In Dubai

The top gyms in Dubai, how much they charge and what they offer.

EgyptAir Plane Diverted After Threatening Note Found

A note written in English and reading “This flight will be on fire” was found in one of the plane’s toilets by a woman passenger.

Saudi’s Clean Energy Juggling Act

Renewable power is helping the Kingdom meet its voracious domestic energy appetite.

Open Books For Bonds – GCC Companies Must Bare All

The mandatory practice is unfamiliar to many local businesses but must be complied with in order to tap the growing markets.

UAE Picks Excelerate Energy To Build LNG Terminal

The facility at Fujairah is expected to have an annual import capacity of nine million tons of LNG.