Egypt’s Sisi to visit UAE, India and Bahrain

The Egyptian President will begin his trip on October 27 with a visit to Abu Dhabi, state news agency WAM said

Timeline: Dubai’s Emirates completes 30 years

The fast growing Dubai airline began with a capital of $10m and two leased aircraft

Lebanon’s Hezbollah takes aim at Saudi Arabia on Ashura

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah condemned what he called the “US-Saudi aggression” against Yemen

Germany defends export of tanks to Qatar, says arms will not be used in Yemen

The shipment is controversial because Berlin is seeking to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East

Germany approves Etihad-Air Berlin code shares until Jan 15

Etihad owns 29.2 per cent of loss-making Air Berlin, which is currently working on a new restructuring plan

Sharjah woos property investors with mega projects

Sharjah’s property developers are booking to attract expat investors with billions of dirhams of mixed-use projects

Saudi’s automotive ambitions grow

Saudi Arabia is planning to become the region’s car manufacturing hub

Dubai’s retail sector stabilising after high growth – Majid Al Futtaim

Michael Cesarz said that the company will continue to expand in Dubai while pursuing opportunities in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Review: Charisma coach Danish Sheikh

Indian charisma coach Danish Sheikh is now in Dubai to prove that charm is a quality that can be taught and bought

Abu Dhabi’s residential rents up 8% in Q3 2015

Rents for poor quality housing stock in Abu Dhabi have declined but rates for new units remained unchanged, a new report says

Saudi says Russian actions in Syria “very dangerous”

Foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir also said Assad was the “magnet” attracting foreign fighters from all over the world to fight for ISIL

Sharjah launches new 14 million sq ft industrial zone

Al Saja’a Industrial Oasis will comprise of 353 plots, all of which will be offered to investors on either a freehold or a leasehold basis

Ooredoo Kuwait offers free WhatsApp, Skype as it mounts recovery

The telecom operator is hoping to attract more subscribers and ultimately raise average user revenues

Accor announces first Majlis Grand Mercure hotel in Qatar

The new upscale property in Doha, set to open in 2018, is being developed in partnership with the Al Jassim Group

Apple Watch launches in the UAE – should you buy it?

The smart watch is priced from Dhs 1,399 upwards in the UAE

Revealed: Worst countries for expats to live and work in

Kuwait was ranked the worst country for expats to live and work in, a new survey showed

Bahrain charges 24 with trying to set up ISIL branch in kingdom

Eight of the 24 accused have been arrested and the rest remain at large, according to a statement by Public Prosecutor Ahmed al-Hammadi

Qatar says could intervene militarily in Syria but prefers political solution

Qatar has been a leading supporter of anti-Assad rebel groups, providing arms and financial and political backing

UAE’s National Food Products Co eyes $1.5bn stake sale – sources

The company markets brands including Milco, Lacnor and Oasis bottled water

Saudi appoints former investment chief as new US ambassador

Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki Al Saud served as governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority from 2000-2004

Emaar launches second phase of Maple townhouses in Dubai

Maple 2 will consist of 666 contemporary-styled townhouses ranging from three to five bedrooms

Dubai’s Mashreq Q3 net profit slips 7.6% as fee incomes fall

A rise in expenses meant net fee and commission income dropped by 4 per cent in the third quarter

Nakheel reports 39% net profit rise for first nine months of 2015

The developer said property handovers and strong performance by its retail, leasing and leisure businesses boosted profit

Russia overtakes Saudi Arabia for second time in China crude supply

China bought 983,590 bpd from Russia last month, up 42 per cent year-on-year, while imports from Saudi were down 16.5 per cent at 961,710 bpd

Abu Dhabi’s new financial freezone begins operations

Abu Dhabi Global Market will initially focus on sectors such as wealth management, asset management and private banking

Dell to hire extensively in Dubai as it expands Middle East presence

The company is increasing manpower within its healthcare, security and IoT businesses

Abu Dhabi court delivers final verdict on school bus death case

Three-year old Nizaha Ala’a suffocated to death after she fell asleep and remained locked inside a school bus in October 2014

Saudi Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding reports 10% increase in Q3 net profit

Kingdom Holding made a net profit of SAR 291.55m in the third quarter of 2015, up from SAR 265m in the same period a year earlier

Saudis looking at wide range of fiscal reforms -IMF official

The IMF estimates Riyadh faces a record budget deficit of well over $100bn this year, amounting to 21.6 per cent of gross domestic product

Kuwait plans new terminal as stop-gap for delayed airport expansion

The new terminal will lift capacity at Kuwait International Airport to 10 million passengers a year