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Expo 2020: How Does The Bidding Process Work?

How does a nation and a city put itself forward to be in with a chance of hosting a world expo?

72% Of Local Students Plan To Work In The UAE

Half of all transnational expatriates said they want to stay and work in the UAE.

UAE Pay-TV Network OSN Secures Five-Year $200m Facility

The proceeds of the facility will be used to further grow and strengthen its core business, said OSN.

Abraaj Group’s Senior Partner Stefanel Leaves Firm

Matteo Stefanel was head of special situations group, managed accounts and real estate at Dubai-based Abraaj.

OSN Valued At $4.3bn Ahead Of Planned IPO

Private equity firms in the region are considering IPOs in overseas markets such as London as a potential exit route.

A Look At The Last Five World Expos

Should Dubai win the Expo 2020, what can it learn from previous world fairs?

Abu Dhabi Scraps 5% Rent Rise Cap

Prime residential rents for new leases in Abu Dhabi were flat in the second quarter of this year after growing eight per cent in Q1.

Special Report: Top 100 GCC Companies 2013

The Gulf’s largest companies by market capitalisation, revenues and countries, as researched by Markaz.

Preventing The Middle East’s Next Web Outage

Experts are working around the clock to prevent another cable cut disaster.

Restaurant Review: La Serre Bistro

When it comes to offering a perfect dining experience with indulgent food, fantastic service and décor to match, La Serre Bistro makes the cut.

Kuwait Airways Resumes Iraq Flights

This national airline stopped operating flights to Iraq after the 1990 Iraqi invasion.

Five Minutes With…Dadkarim Mulla, CEO & Co-Founder, Amodoria

Lead by example and inspire those around you, says the co-founder of luxury technology brand Amodoria.

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