Qatar Risks Losing World Cup Without Job Reform-Zwanziger

The official said that the Gulf state has not established an independent commission to monitor human rights across its construction sites.

Dubai’s Off Plan Property Sales On Rise – Cluttons

The emirate’s off-plan sales market has been attracting strong investor interest despite a fall in house price growth, a new report says.

Despite Oil Slump, Saudi To Keep Spending On Projects In 2015 Budget

The Kingdom will continue spending on development projects and social benefits in 2015, its finance minister said.

PepsiCo Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Saudi, To Create 300 Jobs

The new snacks manufacturing facility, in Dammam, is the company’s 15th facility in the Middle East.

UAE Economy Minister Reassures Investors After Stock Market Plunge

The minister urged investors to base their decisions on careful analysis and act rationally.

Over 80,000 People To Travel On 240 Emirates Flights On Dec 19

The Dubai-based carrier is preparing for its ‘busiest’ week of 2014.

Kuwait Minister Says Oil Prices Could Improve In Second Half Of 2015

Oil fell to close to $59 a barrel for the first time since May 2009 on Tuesday.

Captain, Officer Of Kuwaiti Ship Detained After Deadly Collision

The Kuwaiti ship collided with a fishing vessel in the Red Sea, killing 13 Egyptians.

Serbia’s Central Bank Issues Licence To UAE’s Mirabank

The bank is expected to start its regular operations by the end of March 2015.

Revealed: Top 2014 Google Search Queries In The UAE

World Cup 2014, iPhone 6 and Malaysian Airlines top Google 2014 trending searches in the UAE.

Qatar Oil Minister Says Market Will Settle Eventually

The development of oil prices is being studied by individual countries, the official said.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Tumble, Lose $49bn, As Oil Slides Below $60

Dubai’s index closed 7.3 per cent lower at 3,084 points, a one-year low, while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark ended 6.9 per cent lower on Tuesday.

Posh New York Nightclub Provocateur Dubai To Launch On Dec 18

Located at the newly opened Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Provocateur Dubai aims to be the first electronic music venue in the city.

Dubai House Rents Stabilise But Still Far From Affordable –CBRE

Residential rents in Dubai grew just seven per cent in 2014 while sales prices rose 18 per cent, a new report says.

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UAE’s Abraaj Sells 21% Stake In Integrated Diagnostics Holdings

The company did not disclose the value of the deal or the size of its remaining stake in Integrated Diagnostics Holdings.

Gulf Can Cope With Cheaper Oil, IMF Says As Bourses Plunge

GCC states should rein in state spending, but in a gradual way to avoid hurting economic growth.

UAE Economy Minister Says Can Keep Spending Despite Oil

The country’s large fiscal reserves will allow it to keep spending on development projects.

Dubai’s Economy Coping Well With Global Difficulties – Sheikh Ahmed

Sheikh Ahmed also said the government would seek to control inflation to keep the emirate competitive in business terms.

Former British Regulator Sants To Advise Abu Dhabi Financial Zone

Hector Sants will advise the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on the creation of its regulatory framework and its strategy.

Emirates To Start A380 Flights To Perth

Emirates set to be first airline to fly the A380 to Perth next summer

Stock News: Dubai Tumbles To One-Year Low On Weak Oil

The Dubai equities benchmark tumbled 7.7 per cent to 3,068 points, a one-year low.

UAE Says No Need For Emergency OPEC Meeting, Market Will Fix Itself

UAE Oil Minister Suhail Bin al-Mazroui’s came as brent prices neared $60 a barrel.

Saudi Prince Alwaleed’s Alarab News Channel To Go Live On Feb 1

The Arabic language news channel, based in Bahrain, was initially slated to begin airing in end-2012.

Kuwaiti Ship, Egyptian Fishing Boat Collide In Red Sea, Killing 13

The collision is at least the second such recent incident involving vessels passing through the Suez Canal.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Cut Debt By Over A Third Within Two Years

The reduction is down to Aldar using some of the money due from Abu Dhabi’s government to repay debt, its CFO said.

Dubai Health Authority Shuts Down Four Health Clinics Over Quality Issues

Facilities that have been shut down include a day-care surgery centre, a plastic surgery clinic, an aesthetics clinic and a dermatology clinic.

World Expo Organiser BIE Sends Delegation To Dubai

The delegation, which includes the secretary general of the BIE, is checking on the progress of Expo 2020 Dubai.

Sultan’s Absence Raises Worries Over Oman Succession

Analysts fear that any power struggle after the sultan’s death within his Al-Said family – or between the royal family and army leaders – could rattle the country.

Islamist Group Criticises Egypt Over Arrest Warrant For Cleric

Interpol this month issued a Red Notice alert for Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi in connection with several alleged offences including murder, arson, vandalism and theft.

Dur Hospitality Inks Deal With IHG To Operate Hotels In Saudi Arabia

As per the deal, a number of Holiday Inn & Suites branded hotels will be developed across the Kingdom over the next five years, IHG said in a statement.