Kuwait awards $4.3bn tender for new airport terminal

Turkish firm Limak Construction is scheduled to complete the project in six years

Dubai Parks and Resorts raises Dhs 1.68bn for Six Flags park

The new theme park is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2019

UAE can set ‘example’ for global free zones

World FZO International Conference focused on opportunities for free zones to lead global innovation

Abu Dhabi to charge hotel guests new fees from June 1

Guests will have to pay a municipal fee of 4 per cent of their bill and a Dhs 15 charge per night

Emirates flight from Sao Paulo diverted after medical emergency

The flight was forced to land in Lagos after a man needed medical help because of allegedly ingesting cocaine

Former CEO of Dubai’s Deyaar sentenced for theft and fraud

The American businessman was arrested in 2008 during an investigation into financial irregularities

Top 10 YouTube channels in the UAE

Music and beauty videos top the list of the top 10 channels with the most number of subscribers

UAE hikes June fuel prices

Petrol prices have been raised by over 4 per cent while diesel rates are up 10.6 per cent

Dubai’s RTA reveals new parking fares and zones

The free parking period between 1pm to 4pm has been abolished across the emirate

Construction progressing on Abu Dhabi’s new Midfield Terminal

The steel structure of the Midfield Terminal Building roof is now complete

Saudi to nationalise 80% of jobs in Makkah’s hotels, resorts

The measures follow an ambitious nationalisation scheme in the mobile sector beginning from next month

RTA awards Dhs 703m contract for Dubai Water Canal project

The contract covers phases four and five of the project, set for completion by end-September

Abu Dhabi’s LuLu reveals plans for seventh Saudi hypermarket

The company plans to open eight new stores in the kingdom by 2018

Iranians will be unable to perform haj this year

Iran has refused to sign a deal with Saudi for haj arrangements

Oman approves new taxes on petrochemical, LNG firms

The new measures come as the sultanate tackles a sizeable budget deficit

British national to serve three-year jail term for assaulting Emirati

The Briton allegedly hit the UAE national on the head with a fire extinguisher last year

Qatar completes Middle East’s largest ever bond sale

Middle Eastern bond sales this year total almost $30bn

Saudi taxi companies given 7 months to modernise fleet

The move is designed to reduce environmental pollution, improve the standard of taxi services and ensure the safety of passengers

Saudi steps up mobile shop inspections as deadline nears

Under new rules announced in March, companies in the industry must ensure half of their workforce is Saudi by Ramadan

Dubai’s Burj Al Arab opens new luxury Terrace

The beach leisure facility was built and shipped from Finland

Dubai developer Myra launches Dhs 150m project in JVC

Crystal Residence will feature 225 luxury apartments

Shuaa Capital plays down reports of job cuts

Reports earlier this week indicated the bank had laid off 15 per cent of its workforce

Abu Dhabi airport sees 4.8% rise in April passenger numbers

The UAE capital welcomed 1.96m passengers last month

Top 10 iftars and suhours in Dubai

Some of the best iftars and suhours to sample in the city this Ramadan

Dubai’s Mall of the World project progressing on schedule – official

The mega development is currently in the detailed design stage

Dubai among world’s top 10 most important shopping hubs

The emirate welcomed 38 new brands in 2015, a new report by CBRE found

Doha Bank CEO says liquidity ‘much bigger issue’ than 2008

Raghavan Seetharaman said it was a “challenging time” for lenders

Video: Dramatic footage of a boat on fire in Dubai’s Deira port

Police said they managed to extinguish the fire on board the wooden dhow

Water homes part of Dhs 1bn mega project launched in Dubai

The project, called Marasi Business Bay, will be developed by Dubai Properties

Saudi’s Shura Council to discuss allowing women to apply for passports

Currently women in the country need their guardian’s permission to apply for travel documents