Emirates Could Buy More A380s If Airbus Revamps Jet – Executive

The carrier placed a surprise order for 50 more of the jumbo jets during the Dubai air show in November.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Gets Regulator Nod for Barclays UAE Buy

The lender received approval from the UAE central bank 10 days ago, confirms CEO.

Bollywood Film Bang Bang Completes Abu Dhabi Shoot

The Indian movie, starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif, is scheduled for release on October 2.

Kuwait’s Global Swings To A Profit In Q1 As Fees Grow

The firm saw a rise in fees from its asset management, investment banking and brokerage businesses.

Emaar, Vogue Plan Second Dubai Fashion Event In October

The three-day Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience, to be held in Dubai Mall, will include a talent hunt for 20 emerging designers.

First Look: Motorola Moto X

You can tell the model to find directions, set an alarm or open YouTube

Saudi’s Dar Al Arkan Plans Benchmark Five-Year Dollar Sukuk

The developer said on Monday it would talk with international investors on Tuesday ahead of a potential sukuk.

Stock News: Dubai Extends Drop In Volatile Trade

Dubai’s index fell 5.5 per cent on Monday, its biggest drop in eight months.

World Free Zones Organisation Launches In Dubai

The global NGO, headquartered in Dubai, aims to boost international awareness of free zones.

Qatar Airways To Start A380 Paris Flights

The 577-seat superjumbo will provide 271 more seats than the current A340-600

UAE To Try Nine People For Recruiting Militants To Fight In Syria

Official news agency WAM said members of the cell had “collected funds and channelled them to a terrorist organisation, the al-Nusra Front”.

Saudi Arabia Approves $21bn Five-Year Education Plan

The plan includes building 1,500 nurseries and providing training for about 25,000 teachers.

UAE’s Lulu To Invest $200m On Halal-Only Hypermarkets In Malaysia

The supermarket chain plans to open five outlets across Malaysia in the next two years.

Saudi Arabia Closes Embassy In Libya Due To Security Concerns

Heavily armed gunmen stormed Libya’s parliament on Sunday demanding its suspension.

Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate Appoints Acting CEO

Ahmad Abdulla Ali al-Abdulla replaces for former CEO Abdulla al-Subaie, who has resigned.

Sony Xperia Z2 Launches In UAE, Saudi

The waterproof smartphone is priced at Dhs2,699 in the UAE.

Bahrain’s GFH Expects To Complete Capital Reduction This Quarter

GFH will reduce the nominal value of its shares by 13.8 per cent to $0.265 per share from $0.3075.

Kuwait To Deport 15 Egyptians For Sisi Rally

Foreigners in the Gulf state are not allowed to hold political events.

Aldar Properties Latest Project Sold Out In A Few Hours

The new development at Al Raha Beach sold all 223 off-plan town houses and apartments.

Dow Awards Construction Contract For Reverse Osmosis Plant In Saudi

Fluor Corporation has won the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the facility.

Dubai Stock Market Posts Biggest Drop In 8 Months

The decline trims its 2014 gains to 44.1 per cent as 18 stocks fell by more than five per cent.

Qatar To Help Deutsche Bank Raise $11bn In New Equity Capital

The capital measures will increase the bank’s Common Equity Tier 1 ratio and help the German lender expand its investment banking business.

Further Delays For New Doha Airport Lounges

Qatar Airways’ CEO says contractor is having difficulty “keeping up with the kind of finishes we want”

Kuwait Plans June 26 By-Elections After Five Lawmakers Quit

The five MPs quit over a row about questioning the Gulf state’s prime minister in parliament.

Hollywood Movie Fast & Furious 7 Completes Filming In Abu Dhabi

The action thriller was shot at several locations in Abu Dhabi, including Emirates Palace, Al Ain city and Jumeirah Etihad Towers.

Qatar To Take Deutsche Bank Stake As Part Of Cap Increase

Germany’s flagship lender is preparing a multi-billion euro capital increase.

China’s Biggest Bank Gets Approval For Kuwait Branch

It will be ICBC’s fourth branch in the Gulf Arab region after Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Former Omani Minister Jailed For Three Years For Corruption

Mohammed bin Nasir Al-Khusaibi was found guilty of paying bribes worth $1 million to officials to win an airport contract.

Etihad Airways To Establish Flight Training College In The UAE

Etihad Airways will acquire the fixed wing training division from Horizon International Flight Academy

Value Of GCC Construction Projects To Jump 92% In 2014 – Study

Total value of building construction expected to reach $128.5 billion, with the medical sector getting the biggest market share.