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BT Accelerates Middle East Jobs Push

The telco is continuing to expand its workforce across the Middle East and Asia.

UAE’s Al Etihad Credit Bureau Says It’s Operationally Ready

The federal credit bureau will help financial institutions in the UAE check the creditworthiness of consumers.

Fuelling Start-Ups In The Middle East

Local initiative Turn8 is fuelling Dubai’s entrepreneurial scene with investor-demo days.

Emirates Receives 46th And 47th A380s, Launches A380 To Gatwick

Dubai carrier’s double-decker fleet now the size of some international airlines

UAE’s IT Spending To Top $4.6bn In 2014

The public sector will account for a major chunk of business IT spending in the UAE, a new report says.

Nakheel Awards Dhs700m Construction Contract For Warsan Project

The deal, awarded to Ginco General Contracting, covers the construction of 936 townhouses at Warsan Village.

Why Compulsory Military Service Will Benefit The UAE

The UAE government recently ruled that all Emirati men aged 18-30 would have to serve in the military. What’s not to like, asks Damian Reilly.

Manga: Japan’s Comic Connection With The UAE

If you thought the only things Japanese in the UAE were the cars, sushi, karaoke and Daiso, look again.

Souq CEO: High Mobile Penetration In The GCC Boosting E-Commerce

The Dubai-based e-commerce site will invest part of the recent funding it received on developing its mobile technology.

Egypt’s EFG-Hermes Sinks To 2013 Loss On One-Off Charges

EFG-Hermes said the one-off charges totalled 761 million pounds, including 616 million in the fourth quarter alone.

Middle East Funds Bullish On Regional Equity Markets

Survey finds that 47 per cent of the funds expect to raise their equity allocations to the Middle East over the next three months.

Qatar Buys Stake In Derby Winner Ahead Of World Cup Tilt

Sheikh Joaan’s Al Shaqab Racing stable will partner the colt’s original owner, Coolmore Ireland, a multi-million euro operation by Irish business magnate John Magnier.

UAE Residents Say Expo 2020 Will Increase Cost Of Living

Almost 16 per cent of respondents said that they doubt if the event would deliver any benefits once completed, a new survey shows.

Nakheel Evaluating IPO, Plans Another New Development

Chairman Ali Rashid Lootah confirms that the developer will seek a public listing once it has paid up all its debts.

Nakheel To Launch 94 Plots For Sale On Deira Islands Project

The developer is launching 15 resort beach plots and 79 waterfront hotel plots across two of the development’s four islands.

The Gulf Business Industry Awards 2014

Introducing the Gulf Business Industry Awards 2014 – the premier event recognized the best and brightest companies and…

Kempinski Checks Out Of Bahrain Mall

Majid Al Futtaim plans to introduce a brace of brands in the two towers which connect with the shopping centre

Nakheel Announces Two New Shopping Malls In Jumeirah Village

A one million sq ft mall in Jumeirah Village Triangle will feature a 15-screen cinema, a hypermarket and entertainment options.

Exclusive: Founder Of Islamic Cartoon ‘THE 99’ Denies Knowledge Of Saudi Ban

Reports claimed that a Saudi religious body issued a fatwa banning the popular cartoon series.

Egypt’s Naeem Holding To Cross-List On Abu Dhabi Exchange

The company has given no details of the timing or size of the listing.

PineBridge Buys 50% Stake In Turkish Therapy And Rehab Chain

The stake in Romatem is PineBridge’s second investment in Turkey and its third deal in the Middle East.

Five Minutes With… Geoffrey Nejman, Co-founder M.Micallef

French perfumer M.Micallef is looking to expand across the region having launched in Dubai last year, says Nejman

Virgin’s Branson Confirms Gulf Funding For Cruise Ship Project

Branson was looking for potential Middle East investors for his $1.7 billion cruise ship project, according to media reports.

Millennium To Open 11 Hotels Across The Gulf In 18 Months

The hotel chain is focussing on Saudi Arabia and the UAE with four hotels apiece.

Servcorp Targets Gulf Expansion

The declaration by Servcorp’s CEO was followed by the first public announcement confirming 120 day ‘hassle free’ business licenses will be made available in Dubai.

Global Cruise Line Royal Caribbean To Reenter Gulf Market In 2015

The company will operate around 16 roundtrip cruises on a weekly basis from December 2015 to March 2016.

Saudi Market Recovers, Hits Five-Year High

The Saudi index, which includes several large petrochemical companies, eased throughout last week as oil prices retreated.

Five Minutes With… Andreas Borgmann and Mark Carroll, Founders, Kcal

With malnutrition prevalent, there is an undeniable need for healthy eating choices in the GCC, say Kcal’s founders.

Emirates To Drop Clark International In The Philippines

Dubai carrier makes unusual move and decides to drop new route

Japan Woos Gulf Tourists

A shift in policy is now seeing Japan take steps to embrace the Muslim traveller.