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Young Saudis Getting Creative On YouTube

With a population of 28.3 million, Saudi Arabia is now the biggest user of YouTube per capita in the world.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes U.S. Shale, Sees No Need To Cut Output

The North American shale oil surge has helped arrest the rise in crude prices over the last year.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Start Sukuk Roadshow On Nov.21

The developer will hold investor meetings in the UAE, Singapore, London, Hong Kong and Switzerland.

Iraqi Airways Strikes $387m Deal With Bombardier

Deal designed to fuel network growth and foster the country’s ongoing reconstruction.

Air Serbia’s $1bn Fleet Expansion ‘Part Of Etihad Order’

The carrier ordered 10 A320neos at the Dubai Airshow which are due to be delivered between 2018 and 2020.

UAE’s Construction Spend To Reach $329bn In 2030

The UAE’s construction expenditure is estimated to outstrip that of both Saudi Arabia and Qatar by 2030.

We Need More Emirati Women In Financial Services

The private sector needs to follow the UAE government’s example and push for female board members, writes Peter Benyon, regional director Middle East for ICAEW.

How To Close A Big Deal In The Gulf

Nicolai Tillisch reflects on what separates success from failure when doing business in the region.

Saudi’s Flynas To Fly Long Haul

Flynas is the second low-cost airline regionally to offer business class seating.

Libyan Wings Takes Flight With Airbus

The airline has signed an MoU for three A350-900s and four A320neos.

Middle East’s Low Cost Airline Capacity Grows 18% In 2013

The Middle East’s low cost carriers are confident of further growth after a two million increase in their seat capacity this year.

Sharjah City Centre Plans Dhs200m Expansion

MAF’s expansion plans come on the back of a potential retail boom in Sharjah.

King Of The Skies: James Hogan Interview

Etihad boss James Hogan talks strategy, partnerships and luxury in the skies as he pushes to cap another strong year of performance for the carrier.

Etihad Boosts European Network, Launches New Zurich Route

The move follows the Abu Dhabi carrier’s acquisition of a 33.3 per cent stake in Swiss airline Darwin.

UAE To Have Surplus Of Skilled Workers By 2021

A study found that despite a robust growth in demand for skilled workers in the UAE, supply will outstrip demand.

Al Ghurair Calls For Sanctions To Back UAE’s New Mortgage Law

Banks who violate the new rule should be fined and suspended, says Abdulaziz al-Ghurair, head of the UAE Banks Federation

DP World Tour Championship: Stenson Aims To Hold Off Poulter

Henrik Stenson fired a five-under 67 in the third round of the $8-million championship on Saturday to retain a one-shot lead

Boeing Vs Airbus: The Grisly Battle For The Gulf

Mudslinging between nemeses can be risky, especially in the aerospace sector. But with both aircraft manufacturers holding global press announcements this year, ‘my plane is better than your plane’ comments
were inevitable.

Hungry For Success: Mike Archer, President, Applebee’s

Kansas-based Applebee’s is opening new restaurants and hiring more people across the Middle East. Aarti Nagraj sat down for a late lunch with global president, Mike Archer.

What’s A Manager’s Role During A Change In The Workplace?

The manager needs to play a five-way role to ensure a smooth transition, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

DP World Tour Championship: McIlroy Struggles After Sizzling Start

The defending Dubai champion is seeking his first 2013 win.

HSBC Launches Dhs1bn International SME Fund

HSBC’s fund will be open to firms having an annual turnover of 30 billion dirhams or more.

Boeing Values Future ME Market At $550bn

The plane manufacturer predicts the region will need 2,610 new airplanes over the next 20 years.

Damas CEO: Plotting Global Expansion

GCC jeweller Damas has declared its global ambitions with the intention to expand the Damas brand to the largest jewellery markets and fashion capitals of the world. Gulf Business spoke to Damas CEO Anan Fakhreddin just after the announcement.

Why Are Online Post Graduate Courses Gaining Popularity In The UAE?

‘Ambitious’ senior level executives are fuelling the growth of online courses, writes Dr Alan Southern, director of e-learning at the University of Liverpool.

Arabtec Reveals 189% Q3 Net Profit Rise

The Dubai-based construction firm revealed a net profit rise of 137 per cent for its first nine months of the year.

ME Business Jet Market “More Developed Than China Or Russia”

Airbus hopes the display of the Emirates Executive ACJ319 at next week’s show will lead to more sales.

Emirates Adding Second Daily A380 To Munich

Munich authorities will have weighed up the increased traffic benefits against the impact it will likely have on Lufthansa’s Dubai-Munich loads.

GCC Has 61 Private Banks – New Report

Almost half of them – 31 – are international banks, all located in Dubai, says study by Insight discovery.