Saudi Shi’ite Dissident Dies After Clash With Police – Media

Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman General Mansour Turki said that security forces shot and wounded Bassem Ali al-Qudaihi during an exchange of fire when they tried to arrest him.

Kuwait Budget Surplus Up In Last Fiscal Year As Spending Slows

The budget surplus, equivalent to around 26 per cent of gross domestic product, was up marginally from KD12.7 billion, or nearly 25 per cent of GDP, in the previous fiscal year.

UAE Ministry Of Health Cuts Prices Of 422 Drugs

The price reduction, the fifth in the UAE since 2011, will be carried out in cooperation with international pharma firms, the official news agency said.

Saudi Arabia Warns Yemen Violence Could Threaten Global Security

Yemen has faced multiple challenges, including regular attacks by al Qaeda and its affiliate, Ansar al-Sharia, as well as protests by southern separatists demanding secession from the country.

Abu Dhabi Grants Licenses For Solar Power Generation

Abu Dhabi Judiciary and Al Ain Zoo are among the institutions granted licenses to generate electricity through solar power.

Etihad Launches Its First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft

The Abu Dhabi carrier’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will be delivered in December this year, the company said.

U.S. Approves $2.5bn To Upgrade Used Military Vehicles For UAE

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency agency said the deal would help UAE protect its troops, better provide humanitarian assistance, and protect vital commercial trade routes.

Saudi Oil Output Seen Steady On Expected Rise In Demand

Oil prices have slid on ample supplies and concern about weakening demand on slowing economic growth in Europe and China.

Saudi’s Fawaz Alhokair Sign $200m Islamic Loan With SocGen

Alhokair said on Thursday the facility will fund the acquisition and other expansion by the company.

Qatar Says Fight Against Islamic State Will Fail If Assad Stays

Islamic State fighters have exploited the chaos of Syria’s three-year-old civil war, which pits Assad and his allies against mainly Sunni Muslim rebels and Islamist militants.

Interview: Damas CEO On The Jeweller’s Re-Rise In The UAE

Exclusive: Anan Fakhreddin reveals how the company is rebuilding itself after hitting rock bottom in one of Dubai’s largest business scandals.

Saudi Could See Budget Deficit Next Year – IMF

The fund warned the Kingdom to rein in public spending, which has risen 52 per cent annually since 2010 and reached SAR994.7 billion in 2013.

Etihad Launches First A380 And New Corporate Look

New-look UAE National Airline unveils the first of 10 A380s which aims to fly from December

Transport App Uber Launches Two New Services In Dubai

A new affordable option, uberX and a corporate account service, Uber for Business, will now be available in Dubai.

Mubadala GE Capital Considers Bond Issue

The company is casting its eye over potential arrangers of the bond, though no banks have been mandated yet for the trade, sources say.

UAE Announces Eid Al Adha Holidays For Private, Public Sectors

Public sector workers will be off from Oct 3-6, while private sector employees will receive holidays from Oct 3-5.

Majid Al Futtaim To Partner With British Firm AllSaints For Regional Stores

MAF-Fashion will begin the roll out of the AllSaints stores across the GCC in 2015, a statement said.

Emirates NBD Says 50% Of Emaar Malls IPO Subscribers Opt For Digital Channels

The bank said 2,900 applications for shares in the Emaar Malls IPO came via its ATM and newly launched eIPO platform.

Saudi Arabia Sent $3bn Worth Of Fuel To Egypt Since April

The total value of oil aid to Egypt from Saudi Arabia since July 2013 through September of this year amounted to $5 billion.

RTA To Launch 35 New Mega Projects In Dubai

Dubai’s public transport agency will work on projects such as extension of the Dubai Metro’s red line, a major upgrade of roads leading to the expo site and a wider bus network.

UBS Shifts Dubai Representative Office To Abu Dhabi, Retains DIFC advisory

The move was part of the Swiss bank’s plan to “optimise its local operations” in the UAE, it said.

Dubai’s Marka Jumps 59% In First DFM Flotation Since 2009

The firm raised $75 million, 55 per cent of its capital, in April via an offer that was 36 times subscribed.

Qatar 2022 World Cup: Investigator Garcia Calls For FIFA To Make Report Public

Michael Garcia submitted his 350-page report to German judge Hans-Joachim Eckert earlier this month.

Nakheel Opens New Community Mall In Discovery Gardens

Discovery Gardens Pavilion has nearly 30 shops, a medical centre, a nursery, restaurants and cafes along with a Geant Easy supermarket.

Pictures: BlackBerry Launches New Smartphone ‘Passport’ In Dubai

The square-shaped smartphone targets business professionals and will retail for Dhs2,699 in the UAE.

Kuwait To Ship First Crude To Egypt In October Under Long Term Deal

The deal for two million barrels a month of Kuwaiti crude was signed with the Arab Petroleum Pipeline Co.

Etihad Rail Signs MoU With Logistics Firm Agility

The agreement will enable Agility to use Etihad Rail’s service for distribution in the UAE and the GCC while improving the country’s logistics sector.

Dubai’s DMCC Awards Tender For Upcoming Burj 2020 District

Turner won the project management tender for the district, which will house the world’s tallest commercial tower, Burj 2020.

Saudi GDP Growth Falls To 3.8% In Q2 As Oil Sector Slows

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP dropped 3.1 per cent in the second quarter, the biggest fall since the quarterly data series began in 2010.

Drake and Scull Unit Wins Dhs189m Contract In Saudi Arabia

As per the contract, Drake and Scull will undertake the mechanical, electrical and plumbing works for Al Dara Hospital in Riyadh.