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GCC Stock Markets – On The Rise Or Fall?

Record market highs fail to secure emerging market status for GCC economies, leaving regional equity markets inconclusive.

UAE Eyes Gasoline Self-Sufficiency From End-2014

The UAE currently produces around 2.7 million tonnes and relies on imports for the rest, according to officials.

Total-Led Group Gets Laffan 2 Refinery Deal – Qatar Petroleum

Construction of the $1.5 billion condensate refinery is expected to be completed by the second half of 2016.

GEMS Education Raises $545m Expansion Loan

The loan is a mix of Islamic and conventional financing managed by lenders including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank.

Barcelona President Rosell Aims To Continue Beyond 2016

Sandro Rosell negotiated the club’s $39.25 million sponsorship deal with Qatar Sports Investments.

FIFA is considering a request from the South American Football Confederation for hosts Qatar to play Ecuador a day earlier than previously planned

Qatar To Develop Solar-Powered Cooling For World Cup

Qatar has promised to hold a carbon-neutral World Cup and so is researching solar-powered cooling technology.

The Coolest Police Cars In The World

Dubai’s new Lamborghini and Ferrari patrol cars are the talk of the town, but they have some competition from elsewhere in the world.

Top Mega Trends In The Middle East

Increased social networking and infrastructure development are among the factors that will drive future growth, says study.

Review: Jaguar XJL Supercharged

The Jaguar XJL Supercharged is a luxury limousine that drives like a sports car.

Are You Prepared For A Fire In Your Building?

Most residents in the GCC seem ill-equipped to handle a fire emergency, writes Aarti Nagraj. But are they the only ones to blame?

German Firm Wins Contract To Supply Tanks To Qatar

Arms exports are a sensitive issue in Germany given the role arms makers like Krupp played in fuelling 19th and 20th century wars.

Kuwaiti Police Teargas Opposition Protest

Musallam al-Barrak, a former member of parliament, was sentenced to five years in jail this week, sparking protests.

FIA President Jean Todt Avoids Bahrain GP

Formula One’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone will attend the race.

No Loss Or Damage In UAE After Earthquake, Confirm Officials

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Iran on Tuesday sent strong tremors across the GCC.

Pakistan Bears Brunt Of Iran Earthquake, 35 Killed

Earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude rocked the Middle East on Tuesday, a week after previous earthquake.

After Gold’s Dramatic Fall, What Next?

Prices of the precious metal have witnessed a decline of more than 20 per cent so far this year.

Brent Drops Below $100 For First Time Since July

Recent weak data from China and the United States has caused concern about oil demand.

China And GCC: Growing Ties

Is China set to become the GCC’s most important economic partner by 2020? And what does this mean for the region?

Oman Plans To Build $1bn Oil Storage Facility

The facility, located in Duqm, will be able to store up to 200 million barrels of crude oil.

Dubai Developers To Revive Housing Projects

Developers are reviving building plans after nearly three years of inactivity, encouraged by a gradual recovery in real estate.

Qatar Has ‘No Global Mission To Conquer The World’

Experts say the country’s sovereign wealth fund is only focussed on investments with high returns.

Gulf Tinkers With Energy Waste, Neglects Basic Causes

Energy consumption in the Middle East has outpaced gross domestic product growth, according to the World Energy Council.

Mashreq Sues ING Over Losses Tied To ‘Roach Motel’ Debt

The Dubai-based lender is accusing Netherlands-based ING of losing 40 per cent of a $108 million investment.

Top 10 All-Time Attractions In Hong Kong

Hilda D’Souza brings you the top 10 must-dos on a trip to the Southeast Asian city.

Kuwait Investigating Plan To Extract Shale Gas

The OPEC member produces three million barrels of oil per day but its gas production is relatively low.

Qatar Throws Egypt $3bn Lifeline Amid IMF Talks

The gas-rich Gulf state has already provided Cairo with $5 billion in loans and grants since Egypt’s Islamist President Mohamed Mursi was elected last year.

Do You Have The Best UAE Credit Card Deal?

We compare the interest rates, annual fees and perks offered by financial institutions in the UAE.

No Reason To Panic In UAE After Earthquake, Say Officials

The 6.2 earthquake that hit Iran on Tuesday was about 500kms away from Abu Dhabi, with tremors affecting the entire GCC.

Saudi Arabia Denies Man Was Sentenced To Paralysis

Local reports stated that a young man was sentenced to be surgically paralysed after stabbing a friend who was also left unable to move.

Malaysia MMC Says Saudis Terminate Rights To Develop $30bn City

Malaysian construction firm MMC’s joint venture with Saudi Binladin Group was awarded the contract to develop the Jazan Economic City in 2006.