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Qatar plans zones with tax incentives to lure overseas investors

Under a draft law, Qatar plans three economic zones

What the Microsoft-LinkedIn deal means for the Middle East

Microsoft announced a $26.2bn acquisition of LinkedIn earlier this week

Kuwaiti fast-food group Americana revives sale talks

Americana owns the Middle East franchises for fast food chains KFC and Pizza Hut

Saudi retailer Alhokair approves sale of Spain’s Blanco

Alhokair’s board approved the sale of the firm’s investment in Blanco for $93m

Abu Dhabi to levy Dhs 35 airport fee

The fee will be imposed on passengers from July

Emirates to deploy A380 on Moscow route

The Dubai airline will upgrade one of its two daily flights to Moscow from December 1

UAE online platform TV.ae to help boost Arabic talent

Marwan Saab, chief creative officer of the newly launched platform TV.ae, is hoping to bring to bring a new generation of Arabic talent to the regional and international stage

Emirates stowaway teenager sent back to China without charge

The boy allegedly made the journey after hearing that beggars can make a lot of money in Dubai

Gulf sovereign investors miss targets by 2% in 2015

Real estate allocations grow by 4 per cent since 2013, report by Invesco

Saudi Electricity invites global bids for two solar plants

Each plant will generate up to 50MW using photovoltaic technology

Emirates’ dnata acquires stake in Destination Asia

The acquisition marks dnata’s first foray into Asia’s inbound travel market

Would president Trump care if his business empire fell apart?

Recent reports suggest Trump’s campaign has had a detrimental effect not just on his personal brand but also his business interests across the globe

Ras Al Khaimah defies tourism slowdown

The emirate’s hotels have managed to buck a slowdown in the regional hospitality market

Sandstorm warning issued for the UAE

Motorists cautioned as northwesterly winds are expected to stir up dust clouds across the country

Emirates to pay off $1.1bn of bonds, has financing for 2016/2017

The carrier said it had already received committed offers to finance the delivery of aircraft this year

Final rules due on Saudi Arabia’s undeveloped land tax

The tax will be equivalent to 2.5 per cent of the value of the land held

UAE approves National Tolerance Programme

Programme will be based on seven pillars and is aimed at promoting values of peaceful coexistence

UAE and Saudi Arabia among world’s most attractive retail markets

The two countries are among the top markets for new retail development, according to the consultancy A.T. Kearney

Abu Dhabi Financial Group to acquire Shuaa Capital stake

The firm was one of three linked to the acquisition in recent weeks

DP World to build $1bn port in Ecuador

Ports developer wins 50-year concession for multi-purpose project

Alabbar says Trump’s proposed Muslim ban “ridiculous”

The Republican candidate was brought up during a recent CNN interview with Mohamed Alabbar

Top 10 holiday destinations for UAE residents

A look at the most preferred holiday destinations for UAE residents in 2016

Emirates to introduce A380 on world’s longest flight

The carrier launched its route to Auckland in March

Al Habtoor Group plays down IPO reports

Yesterday Bloomberg cited the company’s chief executive as saying it had all the necessary documents to go public

UAE’s IT security spending is not enough – expert

IDC says 80 per cent of UAE firms lack IT security infrastructure

Ramadan: UAE fasting begins today

The country’s moon sighting committee confirmed fasting for the holy month will begin on Monday

Debt warning after 20 Filipinos arrested in transit through GCC

Expats warned that a new passport would not protect debtors from detection

Ramadan Q&As: Everything you need to know

Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday, June 6

Bankruptcy law under scrutiny as UAE woos start-ups

Existing legislation in the country means a bounced cheque risks landing the issuer in jail

UAE firms look to part time workers during economic uncertainty

Mums@Work is aiming to fill a perceived gap for part time staff in the emirate