Saudi’s Sadara starts region’s first mixed-feed cracker

The cracker can process both ethane and naphtha

Kuwait dissolves Olympic committee over financial irregularities

National football association also dissolved and interim group formed

Kuwait to cut hundreds of expat teachers

Country aims to reduce the number of expats in the education sector

Saudi cost of living up 3.8% in July

Higher prices for tobacco, transport and household bills increase the cost of living

Uber, Careem suspend Abu Dhabi services

The companies have not given any reason as to why their services were halted

Saudi energy minister: Oil market ‘moving in the right direction’

Khalid Al-Falih said the world’s major oil producers were unlikely to freeze production next month

Habtoor Leighton Group CEO released in Dubai without charge

Jose Antonio Lopez-Monis was detained by Dubai police on August 17

Oil prices rise as Iran backs output cap; UAE expects positive impact

Saudi oil production is up, but here’s why it has nothing to do with freeze talks

Saudi is not increasing output as a warning to rivals, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp

Interview: Sofana Dahlan, the first Saudi woman allowed to study law

The authors of Game Changers speak to Sofana Dahlan, founder and CEO of Tashkeil

Three-month grace period for illegal residents in Qatar

The grace period is believed to be the first in Qatar for a decade

Woman dies in explosion at Dubai’s Al Khail Gate

A suspected gas cylinder explosion destroyed an apartment at the community on Wednesday

Landmark Group signs deal with Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall for 23 stores

Landmark will occupy a total retail area close to 200,000 square feet within the mall

Turkey’s Tekfen to build Qatar’s $2.1bn Al Khor Expressway

The highway will be 34km in length and incorporate 10 lanes

Dubai municipality inspecting 25,000 buildings under construction

Officials are undertaking the engineering supervision of the buildings

Saudi introduces new system to solve worker complaints

Recent issues involving Saudi Binladin and Saudi Oger have forced the kingdom to adopt new measures

Saudi accuses 32 people of spying for Iran

Saudi foils attack on Shiite mosque in Qatif, suspect shot dead

The suspect had explosive materials in a bag

Qater invests $622m in Empire State Building owner

Investment follows the opening of QIA’s New York office last year

UAE professionals believe Dubai’s competitiveness not impacted by Brexit

Dubai’s status as a financial centre will not be impacted by Brexit, according to a CFA survey

Emirates NBD’s Islamic arm cuts over 100 jobs

Earlier this year, Emirates Islamic cut around 200 jobs

Azizi unveils Dhs750m apartment complex on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

Project follows the launch of Azizi’s Royal Bay Palm Jumeirah earlier this year

Oman to reopen Al Hoota Cave ahead of Eid Al Adha

The attraction will reopen to the public from September 5

Explosion destroys apartment in Dubai’s Al Khail Gate

Two women were seriously injured and a baby also suffered minor injuries in the accident

Saudi prince to discuss reform drive in visits to China, Japan

Saudi officials will also discuss energy cooperation agreements with the two countries

Dubai’s Drake & Scull says it has not hired adviser to seek investment

An earlier report claimed the contractor had asked advisers for proposals to find strategic investors

Kuwait scraps nuclear power plans

Ministry says alternative sources are more cost effective

India urges stranded workers in Saudi to return by Sept 25

Several workers have been laid off from construction companies in the kingdom

Kuwait signs financing deals with Bahrain worth $1bn

The funds will go towards a housing project and infrastructure works

Consultancy firm warned of danger prior to Makkah crane collapse

Company warned of “serious and unacceptable” risks

Six Flags plans world’s biggest roller coaster in Dubai

The Six Flags theme park is coming up within Dubai Parks and Resorts

Video: Inside the world’s largest indoor theme park in Dubai

IMG Worlds of Adventure will open its door later this month