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GCC start-ups set to drive healthcare innovation

The regional healthcare market has been long overdue a revamp

Quercus CEO Diego Biasi on why investors are going green

Diego Biasi of renewable energy investment company Quercus Investment Partners, explains how the renewables sector has become a major focus for the GCC

The mysterious (and continuing) fall in Saudi foreign reserves

The kingdom’s net foreign assets shrank by $36bn in the first four months of 2017

Emirates Wildlife Society on the business of environmental sustainability

Laila Mostafa Abdullatif discusses the corporate benefits of environmental participation, and how the UAE’s Year of Giving is an opportunity for the public and private sectors to make an impact

Travel review: Azerbaijan beckons

The ‘fire country’ has an eclectic mix of historical attractions set alongside new-world wonders to satisfy the taste of any visitor

UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim acquires Geant supermarket franchise owner Retail Arabia

The deal will see Retail Arabia’s Geant stores rebranded under MAF’s Carrefour franchise

Sheikh Mohammed urges Qatar to ‘return to the GCC’ in new poem

Dubai’s ruler calls for the region to remain united

Bahrain’s Gulf International Bank obtains retail licence as part of digital push

The bank plans to launch digital banking services in Bahrain next year

Doha hotels hit hard during Eid holiday due to Arab sanctions

Qatar’s aviation industry also appears to have been badly impacted

Video: UAE President Sheikh Khalifa exchanges Eid greetings

Sheikh Khalifa met with UAE leaders at the Al Bateen Palace

Interview: Chocolate brand Patchi on its ambitious expansion plans

With a new headquarters, manufacturing plant and boutiques on the horizon, Patchi’s activity in the GCC seems ready to grow

UAE, Saudi confirm start of Eid Al Fitr

Sunday has been confirmed as the first day of Eid

Why Oman’s SalamAir is bullish about the growth of low cost carriers

François Boutelleir, CEO of the Gulf region’s youngest carrier SalamAir, explains why low cost travel is not losing its appeal in the current climate

Why sustainability is important for SMEs in the UAE

Here are some of the most common mistake companies make when they want to embrace sustainability

Etihad allows paid access to lounges, cuts free chauffeur services internationally

The airline will retain its complimentary chauffeur services for first and business class passengers in Abu Dhabi

Etihad to fly about 3.3 million passengers over next two months

The Abu Dhabi airline is offering a special ‘moonlight check-in’ service

Revealed: Last minute Eid staycation deals in the UAE

Hotels across the UAE have special deals still on for the Eid weekend

Abu Dhabi Ports seals 35-year concession to manage and expand the Port of Fujairah

DP World said in April that it had ended its agreement to expand and develop the port

Alabbar-backed VC fund MEVP invests in Turkish fashion retailer Modacruz

An funding round led by MEVP invested $2m in mobile marketplace Modacruz

Japan eases entry restrictions for UAE passport holders

The changes give free entry to UAE passport holders

UAE sees 6% increase in millionaires in 2016

The UAE led the GCC in private wealth growth last year

Interview: Michael Dell on creating a technology behemoth

Nine months after completing his company’s mega merger with EMC, tech billionaire Michael Dell details his vision for the future

RAK’s bid to become a global tourism destination

Once a sleepy weekend getaway for UAE residents, Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly transforming into an international destination in its own right

How I got here: Peter Skudutis, general manager at Zero Gravity

Skudutis details his journey from Billanook College in Australia to managing some of Dubai’s most famous bars

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed, Daimler take part in $500m Careem funding round

Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding will get a seat on Careem’s board

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways to drop San Francisco route from October

The flight was already reduced from a daily service to three times a week

Bahrain launches new rules for fintech firms

Bahrain’s framework provides a virtual space for companies to test their technology-based ideas

Qatar closes helium plants amid rift with Arab powers

The closure of the plants is a sign of how the rift between Qatar and Arab powers could affect commodities markets

UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim signs franchise deal with homeware brand Maisons du Monde

The deal marks MAF’s further entry into the homeware category after signing a franchise deal with US brand Crate and Barrel

UAE midday work ban to begin this week

Violating companies will be fined Dhs5,000 ($1,361) per worker