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Arabtec, Egypt Agree Terms On First Phase Of One Million Homes Project

The first phase will consist of 100,000 units to be built in Egypt’s El Obour and Badr districts.

Video, Pictures: Sandstorm In UAE, Saudi Arabia

Air traffic disruptions have been confirmed in Dubai and parts of Saudi Arabia.

UAE Companies Law Eases Flotations, Seeks More Investment

The law reduces the minimum “free float” of shares in company flotations on the UAE’s two main stock markets to 30 per cent from 55 per cent.

UAE Plans To Boost Its Gas Import Capacity – Energy Minister

The UAE is building an LNG import facility in Fujairah, known as EmiratesLNG, with a capacity of nine million tonnes a year.

Emirates, Etihad Nearly Collide In Indian Airspace

An onboard warning system in cockpits alerted the pilots of an impending collision, averting a major accident.

Australia-GCC Free Trade Agreement “A Priority”

The commission is hoping that the growing commercial links between the two countries will help restart a stalled FTA agreement.

Global FDI Flows Fall 8% In 2014 As Economic Growth Falters

Foreign direct investment (FDI) to the UAE, which although grew 25 per cent in 2014, did not reach the estimated amount of $14.4 billion.

Air Strike Kills At Least 40 At Yemen Camp For Displaced

Yemen’s state news agency Saba, which is under the control of the Houthis, said the camp at Haradh was hit by Saudi planes.

UAE Drafting Law For 100% Foreign Ownership Of Firms – Minister

Sultan bin Saeed al-Mansouri did not specify in which sectors the government would permit full foreign ownership of companies.

Emirates Amends Cockpit Policy Post Germanwings Crash

The new policy will require two crew members to be present at the cockpit at all times.

Alitalia Starting Venice-Abu Dhabi Flights

New route opens up Venice to global markets and is supported by new triple-daily flights from Milan

UAE’s Islamic Banking Assets To Reach $263bn By 2019

Islamic banking assets in the Emirates crossed $1 billion in 2014, a new report says.

Kuwait Opens Door For Foreign Operator To Own Part Of Stock Market

Such a move would open the way for an international exchange operator such as Nasdaq OMX or Euronext to take a stake in the stock market.

Investors Hope RWE’s Gulf Dream Offers Cash Or New Markets

The utility last week disclosed it was in talks with an unnamed Gulf investor, raising hopes that it could receive fresh funds and emerge from a crisis.

Should We Be Worried About A Glut?

At times like these, the countries should draw from lessons learnt during hard times.

Interview: Nayla Hayek On Charting Swatch’s Future

Putting aside the Swiss Franc surge and war in Eastern Europe, Nayla Hayek is forging Swatch into a company of the future.

Iran Expands Regional “Empire” Ahead Of Nuclear Deal

Iran has been maximizing its strength across the Middle East as it spearheads the fight against Sunni muslim militants in Iraq and Syria.

Five Minutes With…Ben Jobling, Director, Dune London

Tough competition in Dubai’s retail market will push retailers to work even harder, says the director of International and wholesale at Dune London.

Gulf Firms Go Islamic As Markets Deepen

Islamic equivalents to conventional financial instruments have been developing even in relatively obscure areas such as short-term interbank lending, trade financing and swaps.

Gulf Markets, Economies Can Cope With Escalating Yemen Conflict

The conflict could pose a domestic security challenge for Saudi Arabia, and deny Dubai and Oman the economic benefits of rapprochement with Iran.

Abu Dhabi Airports Chief Tony Douglas Steps Down

Authorities said the CEO’s departure would not affect the Midfield Terminal expansion.

Kuwait’s KIPCO Says OSN Core Asset As Targets Double Profits By 2018

The company plans to achieve its 2018 profit target through earnings growth “across our core companies, particularly those in the financial services and media sectors”.

Five Minutes With.. Fadi Mroue, Founder, République

Fadi Mroue discusses the Darwinian future of advertising and Beirut vs Dubai as a media hub, following République’s crowning as Independent Agency of the Year at the Dubai Lynx Awards.

Gas Explosion In Saadiyat Injures One Resident

The cause of the explosion is yet to be confirmed, according to the building manager.

Emirates Airline Sets Final Guidance For UK-Guaranteed Sukuk

The deal has garnered more than $3 billion in orders, a document showed.

Emirates Announces Daily Service To Orlando As Subsidy Debate Rages

The non-stop flights are scheduled to begin from September 1, 2015.

Five Minutes With.. Hussein Oteifa, General Manager, SES Middle East

Hussein Oteifa, GM at satellite provider SES Middle East, explains how data connectivity is important for economic growth.

Saudi Real Estate Shares Tumble On Decision To Tax Undeveloped Land

The cabinet’s decision aims to push out more land out into the market where it can be developed.

Emirates Airline Sets Guidance For $913m UK-Guaranteed Sukuk

The initial guidance for the senior unsecured ten-year sukuk issue is at around 100 basis points over midswaps, a document showed.

Abu Dhabi Airport Passenger Traffic Up 21.5% In February

The airport saw nearly 1.7 million visitors in the month of February, authorities said.