Kuwait to deport 1,170 expatriates for flouting rules

The Gulf state is aggressively seeking to reduce expat resident numbers.

Kuwait withdraws $500m for Eurofighter Typhoon jets

Announcement follows a MoU in September

Prominent Saudi cleric shot during Philippines visit

Sheikh Ayed Al Qarni was shot and wounded after giving a speech to fellow Muslim preachers.

Oman’s new low cost carrier named Salam Air

Name was chosen following an online poll.

Sheikh Mohammed launches Dhs 30bn mega ‘Wholesale City’

The new development aims to tap into the global wholesale sector.

maraya

UAE artwork unveiled at new Sharjah exhibition

Maraya Art Centre collections focuses on themes of cultural mix and migration.

Dubai ranked best destination for global business expansion

City beats Singapore and Hong Kong to the top spot.

Oman bus crash kills 18- police

The accident took place between the districts of Ibri and Fuhud.

Sheikh Mohammed approves UAE infrastructure projects worth Dhs 7bn

Projects include housing aid, new roads, schools and health centres.

Dubai’s Nakheel signs deal for new Avani hotel at Ibn Battuta Mall

The 372-room property is Nakheel’s second hotel at Ibn Battuta

Burj Khalifa to host new fashion event ‘Dubai Collections’ in March

The two-day event will feature six catwalk shows

Dubai ranked best city for expats in Middle East and Africa

The emirate topped the regional rankings for the fourth year in a row

Man who allegedly ‘planned to kill foreigners in Abu Dhabi’ goes on trial

The man has been charged with plans to commit acts of terror

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to speak at Abu Dhabi forum

He will be among keynote speakers at NBAD’s Global Financial Markets Forum

Middle Eastern states among world’s top weapon importers

Saudi Arabia leads surge with 275% increase in five years

Why are medicines so expensive in the UAE?

Stephen MacLaren shares tips on how to combat the high costs

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala appoints new chairman, deputy CEO at Strata

Cyril Arar will replace Homaid Al Shemmari as chairman

Qatar reports new case of MERS virus

Qatar reports new case of MERS virus

Respiratory syndrome linked to a number of deaths in the GCC

Kuwait public sector to cut “unnecessary” expats

Kuwait public sector to cut “unnecessary” expats

Expats make up 70 percent of the country’s population

ENOC retail to open 54 new stations in Dubai by 2020

ENOC retail to open 54 new stations in Dubai by 2020

The company is planning to increase network capacity by 40 per cent

GCC backs Saudi decision to halt $4bn Lebanese arms deal

GCC backs Saudi decision to halt $4bn Lebanese arms deal

The kingdom said Lebanon failed to support it in a recent spat with Iran

UAE soldier killed in Saudi accident

UAE soldier killed in Saudi accident

The serviceman was participating in the Saudi-led Operation Restoring Hope

UAE retirement age raised by one year to 49

UAE retirement age raised by one year to 49

Emirati employees will be eligible for pension after 20 years of service

Dubai to go car free for one day

Dubai to go car free for one day

Commuters urged to leave the car in the drive and take public transport

UAE Central Bank foreign assets down $12bn in January

UAE Central Bank foreign assets down $12bn in January

Foreign assets declined to Dhs 296.9bn

Dubai Marina to host Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series final

Dubai Marina to host Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series final

The event will come to Dubai in October

Revealed: World’s 10 ‘best’ countries, Saudi in top 30

Revealed: World’s 10 ‘best’ countries, Saudi in top 30

New report ranks 60 nations worldwide

Top 10 cars in Dubai: How insured are they?

Top 10 cars in Dubai: How insured are they?

Up to 20 per cent of Dubai cars are under-insured, finds report

Customers of Dubai's Gold AE to launch legal action

Customers of Dubai’s Gold AE to launch legal action

Claims against the company total more than $25m, according to reports

UAE oil minister says open to cooperation towards market stability

UAE oil minister says open to cooperation towards market stability

Remarks follow Saudi/Russia deal in Doha yesterday