Qatar Rejects Suggestions That 2022 World Cup May Be Moved

FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger had said the event would be shifted away from Qatar because of extreme heat in the country.

Saudi And UAE Join US In Launching First Strikes In Syria

The United States has been building a coalition to combat Islamic State, which has seized large areas in Iraq and Syria.

Dubai Has Too Many Property Brokers – RERA CEO

Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority will be introducing four new measures next year to regulate the sector.

Dubai Urged To Build More Affordable Houses For Expats

The government needs to introduce incentives- similar to those initiated in the hospitality sector- to boost the number of affordable homes in Dubai, an expert says.

Abu Dhabi Bourse In Talks Over Four Potential IPOs, Two This Year

New flotations on the bourse had been held back by low investor confidence after the index slumped in the wake of the global financial crisis and a local real estate crash.

Qatar Will Not Host World Cup – FIFA’s Zwanziger

The executive committee member said that the scorching summer in Qatar makes it unfavourable for soccer.

Etihad Launches Massive Recruitment Drive For Cabin Crew gulf business

Recruiting will take place in 12 cities across five countries including Italy, Germany, Japan, Morocco and Tunisia.

Nakheel CEO Says Emaar Unit IPO Success To Encourage Listing Plans

“Should we decide to list shares, the market will receive it well,” said Sanjay Manchanda.

Bahrain Steel Closes $340m Loan Facility

The seven-year financing is split between a $300 million loan with an amortising structure and a $40 million revolving credit facility.

Dubai’s Deyaar Reveals Dhs3.5bn Midtown Project

The 5.5 million sq ft mixed-use development will include a total of 27 buildings.

Saudi’s Ma’aden Gets Regulator Approval For $1.5bn Rights Issue

Ma’aden earlier said it would seek capital to fund the expansion of its phosphate and gold operations.

Saudi’s National Commercial Bank To Start IPO Next Month

The IPO is expected to be one of the largest ever in the Gulf region.

Dubai’s Amlak Finance Postpones Shareholder Meeting

The meeting was called to inform shareholders of the details of a $2.7 billion restructuring plan.

Phase One Of Dubai’s Mall of the World Project Slated For Completion By 2020

The first phase, anticipated to include retail and hospitality elements, will be completed in three years.

Damac Launches New Paramout Hotel In Dubai

The hotel, which will consist of 1,250 luxury rooms and suites, is scheduled to open by 2018 and will be located in the downtown area

Dubai’s Limitless Holds “Positive” Talks On Debt Restructuring – CEO

The discussions were centred on re-negotiating the terms of the debt, the chief executive said without giving any further details.

Kuwaiti National Real Estate Co Agrees $537.6m Debt Restructuring

The restructured loan is repayable over a period of seven years, the company said.

Dubai Unlikely To Introduce Fees On Off Plan Sales – Expert

The government might not introduce any fees on off-plan property sales if the property market self corrects, an expert says.

Dubai’s Meraas Launches New Mixed-Use Project in Jumeirah

Spread across 9.5 million square feet, La Mer will feature commercial, leisure, residential and hospitality components.

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Dubai Bourse To Rise on Drake & Scull Contract Win

Stock markets around the world closed nearly flat on Friday but a major source of uncertainty is now gone after Scotland voted ‘No’.

Damac, Trump Plan New Golf Course In Dubai Within AKOYA Oxygen

The 18-hole championship-standard course, ‘Trump World Golf Club Dubai’, will include a club house, restaurants and pro shop.

Al Jazeera Countersues Al Gore Over $65m

Al Jazeera bought Current TV for an estimated $500 million in 2013 from Al Gore.

Exclusive Interview: Emirates NBD CEO Shayne Nelson On Dubai’s Boom

Shayne Nelson says he is confident that the lender’s legacy problems are now finally over.

Kuwait Investment Authority To Expand Germany Investments

Kuwait has invested almost $18 billion in Germany.

Oman’s Sohar Aluminium To Boost Production Capacity

Sohar Aluminium plans to spend $35 million over the next five years.

Bahrain Says Parties Find Common Ground But Shi’ites Say Demands Not Met

Bahrain has been shaken by persistent unrest since 2011.

Saudi Offers Cautious Support To US In Battle Against Islamic State

The Saudi leadership remains mistrustful of U.S. President Barack Obama after a series of disagreements following the Arab Spring.

Saudi Bourse Opening To Attract More Investments To The GCC

Saudi Tadawul Index liberalisation will usher in a new era of GCC investment, experts say.

Dubai, The World’s Hospital?

The UAE’s amended visa policy is a step forward in Dubai’s goal of attracting 500,000 medical tourists per year by 2020.