Saudi Arabia issues tender to buy 900,000 tonnes of barley

Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) is seeking shipment between August and October

Cinema operator Cinepolis to invest $300m in Saudi, open 63 new screens

The first cinema is slated to open in Lulu Mall, Dammam, at the end of this year

Yemen’s Houthis launch strike on Saudi utility station, no damage

The Houthis threatened last month to attack 300 vital military targets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen

Trump announces 2024 Presidential run: Here's what happens next

US President Trump briefed on missile strike in Saudi

Houthis have stepped up drone attacks on Saudi cities in the past two weeks

UAE residence visa

UAE residence visas for dependents over 18 can now be renewed

Parents will no longer be required to apply for the visa under humanitarian appeals

Kuwait plans oil deal with Iraq

A study concerning the potential production of oilfields shared by the two countries is underway

Dubai Summer Surprises reveals line-up of events, offers this year

The annual festival will run from June 21 until August 3 this year

Saudi Arabia rebuffs UN expert’s report on Khashoggi murder

The report “contains clear contradictions and baseless allegations”, said Saudi minister

Dubai financial regulator DFSA suspends firm for non-compliance

The licence of Rasan Capital Limited has been suspended for 12 months

Saudi says it intercepts another drone headed towards the kingdom

The kingdom has seen several drone strikes in recent weeks

UAE’s biggest lender FAB to shut Qatar operations amid row with Doha

The move came after a Qatari regulator earlier this month placed more business restrictions on First Abu Dhabi Bank

Oman offers tax breaks on tourism investments in Musandam

Investors will be exempt from custom duties on building materials, tools and equipment needed to build tourism projects

Video: Abu Dhabi police seize 423kg of drugs in largest haul in the UAE

Officials have arrested 12 suspects

Dubai startup Zbooni raises $1.1m funding

Founded in 2017, the app assists companies to boost sales via social media platforms

Ex-UEFA head Platini released after being questioned over Qatar World Cup

Platini’s lawyer, William Bourdon, said his client was innocent of all charges

Saudi consumer prices fall year-on-year in May for fifth month in a row

While prices for housing, water, electricity, gas and fuel fell, prices for food and drinks and education rose

UAE to triple fine for not giving way to emergency vehicles

The penalty for the offence has been increased to Dhs3,000

Indian billionaire BR Shetty receives 10-year UAE visa

Several Indian businessmen have been granted long-term residency in recent months

Saudi insurers Walaa, Metlife AIG ANB consider merger

Saudi Arabia’s crowded insurance sector is ripe for consolidation

Search still on for missing Saudi trainee pilot and instructor in the Philippines

The plane carrying Abdullah Khalid Al-Sharif and his instructor disappeared on May 17

Kuwait emir to visit Iraq amid Gulf tensions

The trip comes amid unprecedented regional tensions after attacks on tankers in the Gulf

Former UEFA chief Platini questioned in Qatar World Cup probe

Prosecutors are investigating suspected corruption and bribery in the process of awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar

Emirates to add 46 flights to Jeddah, Madinah during Hajj season

The flights will be operated between July 27 and August 22

Uber to retain Careem brand for now

The $3.1bn dollar acquisition makes Careem a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber

India starts issuing e-visas for Saudi nationals

The e-visas will be issued within 72 hours, and are valid for one year

Saudi intercepts two drones, including one targeting a residential area in Abha

The Houthis have stepped up attacks against the kingdom in recent times

Video: High sea waves cause flooding in parts of the UAE

Roads in parts of the country were closed on Monday

Dubai contractor Drake and Scull appoints new chairman

Shafiq Abdelhamid replaces Obaid Bin Touq, who resigned from the company last month

Dubai-based Bangladeshi businessman receives UAE gold card residency

Mohammed Mahtabur Rahman, chairman and managing director of the Al Haramain Group has been granted permanent residency

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways appoints new CFO

Former CFO Mark Powers resigned in April for personal reasons