Kuwait warns Pokemon Go may harm users, society

Users of the app warned of risk of accidents and taking pictures of government installations

UAE telecoms authority warns against playing Pokemon Go

The TRA has said games that request geographical location of users could be dangerous

Saudi considers providing $13,000 financial aid to newlyweds

Increasing marriage-related expenses are said to be preventing young Saudi men from getting hitched

UAE mulls more toll roads from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Additional fees suggested to link Dubai with Northern Emirates

Mandatory for UAE construction firms to hire Emirati health officers

The new rule will be applicable from 2017 on companies with a 500 plus workforce

Bahrain imposes travel curbs in crackdown on opponents – activists

Amnesty says at least 19 people have been prevented from travelling abroad in the past month

Saudi Telecom Company turns to millennials for growth

The former monopoly is hoping its new brand will give it an edge in Saudi Arabia’s booming youth market

Anki taps into growing UAE market for toys, games

The UAE’s retail industry for toys and games reached $762m in 2015

UAE’s answer to Netflix eyes local talent

Streaming service TV.ae will begin searching for Middle East-based content creators

Qatar Airways seals agreement for Meridiana stake

The agreement follows months of talks that were believed to have been held back by the airline’s labour unions

UAE growth in credit demand slows in June quarter

The slowing was most evident in Dubai, according to a central bank survey

Saudi King begins international holiday, crown prince to manage affairs

Saudi King Salman appointed his nephew, Mohammed bin Nayef, as crown prince last year

Kuwait sets minimum wage for domestic workers

Workers will also be entitled to overtime pay and end of service benefits

Is it safe for UAE Olympic fans to travel to Rio?

The Olympic Games will run from August 5-21 in Rio this year

Emaar launches residential units for sale within Dubai Hills Estate

The 147 residences form part of a new mid-rise residential tower within Dubai Hills Estate

Arabtec secures $109m loan from shareholder Aabar

The loan comes after the firm posted a $12.63m net loss for the first three months of the year

Whatsapp new privacy features

Saudi society warns of $133,000 fine for harming others on social media

Warning comes as the country is ranked among the heaviest social media users in the world

UAE allows private sector to hire students for training, part time work

Under the new decree, students will be able to apply for part time and temporary roles

Abu Dhabi to be monitored by thousands of CCTV cameras

The emirate has set up a new system aimed at improving road surveillance

Construction begins on Bahrain airport expansion

Contractors raise $284m to support work at Bahrain airport

The facility covers the bonding and working capital requirements of the joint venture completing the work

Revealed: Most popular and most affordable areas to rent studios in Dubai

Dubai residential property prices drop 1.1% in Q2

ValuStrat said there were signs of an early recovery in some areas

Abu Dhabi’s Strata awarded $1bn Airbus parts contracts

The deals will see Strata construct parts for the A320 and A350 in Abu Dhabi

Amazon, Meta join ranks of tech companies slashing thousands of jobs

Nearly 95% of UAE professionals interested in job opportunities

LinkedIn survey reveals almost all professionals in the country are interested in hearing about new jobs

Saudi Aramco to fire employees for repeat traffic violations – report

Those who accumulate more than 30 violation points in a year will be dismissed

Saudi Aramco IPO to depend on oil, stock market conditions

Saudi Arabia is expected to list 5 per cent of the state-owned oil giant by the end of 2018

Work begins on world’s largest industrial gas facility in Saudi

The $2.1bn complex will serve Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery and terminal

Construction of Oman’s $2.5bn Omagine pearls scheduled for 2017

Project featuring seven pearl-shaped buildings is still seeking funding

Abu Dhabi approves $150m of projects

The projects include improvements to roads, a new school facility and infrastructure work in residential areas

Saudi’s Kingdom says Brexit costs it $40m on AccorHotels deal

Billionaire Prince Alwaleed’s firm agreed to exchange its stake in FRHI last December

Qatar to build Zaha Hadid hotel close to 2022 World Cup site

The 38-story hotel is shaped in the form of a hyacinth flower