Qatar Airways Flight Makes Unscheduled Landing Due To Unruly Passenger

The airport had earlier said the flight, which was headed to Doha, was diverted due to a minor medical issue.

U.S. Concerned Over Detention Of Bahraini Opposition Leader

The U.S. State Department said that it was concerned that an arrest of such a senior leader could inflame tensions in the country.

Dubai’s Emaar Eyes Strong Growth As It Revamps Organisational Structure

Under the new structure, the company will focus on carrying out professional project management, ensure timely delivery of all projects and improve its customer service.

Oman Postpones 2015 State Budget Announcement

A news conference on the budget was scheduled to be held at 10 a.m. local time.

Emaar Properties Names Amit Jain As Group COO

Jain was previously executive director of finance and group chief financial officer at Emaar, according to the company’s website.

Saudi King Undergoing Medical Tests In Riyadh Hospital

The monarch, who took power in 2005 after the death of King Fahd, has undergone surgery in the past few years related to a herniated disc.

Oman’s State Council Rejects Proposal To Tax Expat Remittances

The council said that such a tax would have a negative impact on the country’s investment prospects.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Mixed In Thin Trade

Dubai’s stock index edged up 0.5 per cent in relatively thin trade while Abu Dhabi’s bourse was up 1.6 per cent.

Bank Muscat Sells Oman Brokerage Business To Gulf Baader

The decision to sell the business was due to the bank’s review of “strategic alternatives and operational priorities”, a statement said.

Oman To Announce 2015 State Budget On Thursday

Oman has been considering a range of spending cuts and tax rises, including a levy on the remittances of foreign workers.

Clashes Erupt Outside House Of Detained Bahraini Opposition Leader

Sheikh Ali Salman, head of the al-Wefaq Islamic Society, was arrested on Sunday after leading a protest rally against last month’s elections.

Top 10 New Year Eve Parties In Dubai

As the countdown to 2015 begins, Gulf Business rounds up a list of new year’s eve parties that are creating a buzz.

Dubai Shares Drop Most In World As Gulf Markets Slump On Oil

The DFM General Index tumbled 5.4 per cent, the steepest retreat since December 16.

Russia Turmoil Slows Traffic Growth At Dubai Airport

Passenger traffic related to Russia and other countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States plunged 18.2 per cent from a year earlier in November, Dubai Airports said.

ENOC Continues To Slash Diesel Price As Oil Drops

The fuel retailer has slashed the price of diesel by an additional 20 fils to Dhs3.10 per litre as of December 30.

Kuwait’s CBK Cuts Stake In Boubyan Bank To 17.7%

The identity of the buyer of CBK’s holding in Boubyan was not immediately clear.

Qatar Says Holders Of 32% Of Songbird’s Free Float Support Bid

Songbird’s management earlier this month said an offer from Qatar undervalued the London based-developer.

Saudi Sipchem Starts Testing $40m Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Plant

The start-up phase will involve testing equipment at the plant, which has annual production capacity of 4,000 tonnes, a statement said.

Saudi Arabia Denies Rumours About Public Wage Cuts

Unnamed government official denies comments on social media about the government mulling a reduction in public expenditure.

Saudi’s Riyad Bank Recommends H2 2014 Dividend

The bank said that it will give a dividend of 35 halalas per share, down from 80 halalas from the same period last year.

Ajman Ruler Approves Increased Spending In 2015 Budget

The 2015 budget is around 23.44 per cent larger than the previous year, a senior official said in a statement.

Sipchem’s New Chemicals Plant To Start Operating In First Quarter

The facility is located in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail Industrial City.

Bahrain Sentences Two Men To Death For Killing Policeman

The verdict was announced by the chief prosecutor of terrorist crimes who said that the three were among 12 people charged with a bomb attack in February that killed the policeman.

Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding Sells Mövenpick Hotel Bur Dubai

The firm sold off its 100 per cent stake in the hotel to a UAE-based investment firm for $95 million.

Etihad Airways Says Abu Dhabi Airport Resumes Operations

After a two-hour closure, all diverted flights have proceeded to Abu Dhabi and delayed outbound flights have begun departing, a statement said.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Mixed, Saudi Petchems Rise As Oil Edges Up

Dubai’s index fell 0.7 per cent after jumping 2.6 percent on Sunday.

January 3 To Be A National Holiday In The UAE

The announcement follows a previous declaration of January 1 being a paid holiday for all employees in the Emirates.

Abu Dhabi Airport Closes Temporarily Due To Severe Fog

Etihad Airways diverted 15 inbound flights to five other airports in the region including Dubai World Central and Muscat.

LuLu Group To Invest Dhs783m In Major Saudi Expansion

The retailer plans to open eight new stores in the Kingdom over the next 24 months, the company’s managing director said.

Bahrain Detains The Head Of The Main Al-Wefaq Opposition Group

A lawyer who represents al-Wefaq said the charges against him include incitement against the government, calling for its overthrow by by force and inciting the youth to revolt.