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UAE’s Alsayegh Media eyes regional and global expansion

The independent agency is eyeing Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and later London, New York and Scandinavia

Is electric really the future of cars?

Will electric cars replace the gas-guzzling vehicles we have on the road?

Majid Al Futtaim announces $8bn UAE expansion

The company plans to add malls, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, Carrefour hypermarkets and leisure destinations in the country in the coming years

Saudi eyes $15bn of bond sales in 2016, post-Ramadan issue

The kingdom is said to have been encouraged by Qatar’s record issue last week

Peak oil demand expected after 2050, if prices stay under $100

New report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch says transport demand will determine peak

Al-Futtaim to bring French brand ba&sh to the Middle East

The first ba&sh boutique will open in Dubai’s City Walk by the fourth quarter of 2016

Chinese stowaway found on Emirates flight

The 16-year-old was found in the cargo hold of flight EK303 from Shanghai to Dubai

Abu Dhabi, Al Mal and Arqaam among Shuaa stake bidders

The stake is being sold by Dubai Group to meet debt repayments

Oil up on Saudi, Russia meeting

Have low oil prices changed the GCC’s spending patterns?

Diversification remains the key element for GCC countries in the current climate

UAE can set ‘example’ for global free zones

World FZO International Conference focused on opportunities for free zones to lead global innovation

Abu Dhabi to charge hotel guests new fees from June 1

Guests will have to pay a municipal fee of 4 per cent of their bill and a Dhs 15 charge per night

Emirates flight from Sao Paulo diverted after medical emergency

The flight was forced to land in Lagos after a man needed medical help because of allegedly ingesting cocaine

Alabbar-led consortium scraps acquisition of Kuwait Food Co

In February, Adeptio agreed to buy the 69 per cent stake in the unit, known as Americana, from Al Khair Stocks and Real Estate

How I got here… Helen McGuire, co-founder, Hopscotch.ae

Helen McGuire details her journey from school in Coventry, to radio work at the BBC and starting her own business in the UAE

A week in the life of…Ivano Iannelli

The Dubai Carbon chief executive reveals a week full of meetings, travel, project work and cooking

Two things your office pantry must have

Transforming your pantry can improve employee performance, says Tim Garrett

British national to serve three-year jail term for assaulting Emirati

The Briton allegedly hit the UAE national on the head with a fire extinguisher last year

Qatar completes Middle East’s largest ever bond sale

Middle Eastern bond sales this year total almost $30bn

Shuaa Capital plays down reports of job cuts

Reports earlier this week indicated the bank had laid off 15 per cent of its workforce

In pictures: World’s largest plane lands in Abu Dhabi

The Antonov AN225 transported 160 tonnes of cargo from Kiev

Abu Dhabi state companies lay off thousands as low oil prices bite

The emirate is preparing for a long period of austerity as low crude prices put pressure on its economy

Emaar awards construction contract for project in Jeddah Gate

ACC has won the deal to build the three-tower Emaar Residences project, which includes 283 units

UAE Twenty20 league vows to pay overdue wages

The Masters Champions League staged its maiden season in Dubai and Sharjah this year

Apple plans to expand UAE presence – CEO

Tim Cook made a surprise visit to Apple’s Dubai store on Saturday

Food and beverage industry boosts UAE’s retail sector

F&B accounts for 20 per cent of the retail mix in Dubai

Behind the curtain of luxury retail

Gulf Business speaks to OBS Lifestyle chief executive officer Andy Moss

Ibn Battuta Mall adds 60 new shops; metro link to open by May-end

Developer Nakheel says the mall’s multi-phase mega expansion will be complete by 2020

Delta cancels US stadium sponsorship in spat with Qatar Airways

The Qatari carrier hosted a performance by Jennifer Lopez at a stadium in Atlanta last night to celebrate its route launch to the city

Gulf borrowers turn to private bonds as sales surge

Gulf bond sales have increased by a third so far this year, according to Bloomberg

Saudi aims to salvage delayed $10bn financial district

The King Abdullah Financial District remains a construction site more than 10 years after its launch