Expat income tax just a ‘proposal’ – Saudi finance minister

Untaxed salaries are deemed to be one of the country’s main attractions for foreign workers

Qatar and UAE ranked as regional job hubs

The two countries were the highest ranked in the MENA region in a quality of nationality index

Saudi Vision 2030 aims to double tourism sector by 2020

Vision aims to boost sector by 18 per cent over the next 14 years

Dubai property plateau suggests end to down cycle

The monthly ValuStrat Price Index indicates the ‘bottoming-out’ of Dubai residential prices

Alabbar says Trump’s proposed Muslim ban “ridiculous”

The Republican candidate was brought up during a recent CNN interview with Mohamed Alabbar

Dubai Creek tower to be 100m taller than Burj Khalifa

Project developer Emaar previously said the tower would be a ‘notch taller’ than the Burj

Saudi grants 50 women the right to travel without a male guardian

It is generally considered illegal for women to travel alone in the conservative kingdom

Qatar awards 2022 stadium contract to Al Balagh, Larsen & Toubro

The stadium is the fifth to be launched by Qatar so far

Saudi professor: ‘Arab tribes found America, not Columbus’

Riyadh-based academic believes rock engravings in Colorado prove Arabs reached America first

Saudi to triple non-oil revenue under National Transformation Plan

Key elements of the NTP, including 500 projects and initiatives, were revealed yesterday

UN removes Saudi coalition from child rights blacklist

The move comes after protests from GCC countries, with a review of cases due to take place

Top 10 holiday destinations for UAE residents

A look at the most preferred holiday destinations for UAE residents in 2016

Guardiola to take Manchester City to ‘whole new level’ – chairman

In a rare interview, Khaldoon Al Mubarak reflected on the past performances of the Abu Dhabi-owned club and discussed what the future holds

Saudi National Transformation Plan to be revealed

A detailed outline of the kingdom’s economic reforms is expected to be revealed this week

Worst behind Abu Dhabi as it looks to revive Guggenheim plans

The chairman of the emirate’s Department of Economic Development said he expected the plans to be revived amid positive economic growth predictions

Nationalisation drive sees 50% of Saudi mobile shops up for sale

Companies in the industry must ensure half of their workforce is Saudi by Ramadan and 100 per cent by early September

Kuwait reduces fuel subsidy budget

Reports suggest the country will lift subsidies in July

Qatar buys Singapore tower for $2.5bn

QIA agrees to buy building in Singapore’s central business district from BlackRock Inc.

Modi pledges reforms to benefit Indian workers during Qatar visit

The Indian Prime Minister concluded his visit to Qatar yesterday

Saudi Central Bank bans betting against riyal peg

Kingdom’s stock market fell sharply on Sunday ahead of sweeping reforms

Al Habtoor Group plays down IPO reports

Yesterday Bloomberg cited the company’s chief executive as saying it had all the necessary documents to go public

UAE’s IT security spending is not enough – expert

IDC says 80 per cent of UAE firms lack IT security infrastructure

Ramadan: UAE fasting begins today

The country’s moon sighting committee confirmed fasting for the holy month will begin on Monday

Dubai Properties says first phase launch of Bellevue Towers sold out

The developer released 100 out of the total 300 units for sale

Debt warning after 20 Filipinos arrested in transit through GCC

Expats warned that a new passport would not protect debtors from detection

UAE non-oil sector up but job market still a concern

Emirates NBD’s PMI index increased but hiring was described as only “marginal”

Ramadan Q&As: Everything you need to know

Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday, June 6

Dubai mandatory health insurance deadline extended

Penalties will not be imposed on those who are not insured by June 30

UAE’s ENEC confirms unit one of nuclear plant over 84% complete

UAE nuclear energy body ENEC launches operating subsidiary

The new entity, Nawah, will operate and maintain Units 1 to 4 in Barakah

Saudi calls on Muslims to sight Ramadan crescent moon on Sunday

The first day of the holy month is expected to begin on Monday