Most Overused Word On LinkedIn UAE Is ‘Responsible’

The second and third most popular buzzwords in the UAE were ‘effective’ and ‘strategic’.

IEA Boosts 2014 Global Oil Demand Forecast On US Recovery

The International Energy Agency estimated that oil demand will increase by 1.2 million barrels a day next year.

Etihad Mulls investment In Alitalia

The Abu Dhabi carrier is expected to decide on whether to buy a stake in the troubled Italian airline “just before Christmas”, a source said.

Marriott Targets Four-Fold Dubai Growth On Expo 2020 Win

Global operator plans to have 10,000 rooms in the city by 2020

UAE Telcos Drop BlackBerry’s BBM Channels

Both du and Etisalat have said they will no longer offer the new social media service.

Middle East Ad Revenues To Grow By 6.3% in 2014

After remaining flat throughout 2013, Middle East ad revenues are expected to rebound in the coming year.

Chuck Hagel Underscores Support For Syrian Moderates

The U.S. Defense Secretary met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and Defence Minister Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah.

Qatari Oil, Gas To Have Limited Impact On GDP Growth

The IMF forecast in November Qatar’s oil GDP would grow just 0.4 per cent in 2013 and decline by 1.1 per cent next year.

OPEC Cuts Output Closer To 2014 Demand, Upbeat On Economy

OPEC expects demand for its oil in 2014 to average 29.57 million barrels per day.

Dubai Investors Launch New Early-Stage Venture Capital Firm

The firm will focus on investing in high impact Middle East tech start-ups, say founders Paul Kenny and Arya Bolurfrushan.

Saudi Online Consumer Habits Increase Risks For Banks

Despite experiencing cyber attacks, the majority of Saudi Arabian consumers have not installed anti-virus software on their systems.

Saudi Aramco Said to Supply Full January Crude Volume to Europe

Aramco has the option to reduce monthly sales volumes to term buyers.

Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah Begins Construction

The $1 billion project will offer 479 rooms and suites and 222 Viceroy Residences with sea views.

Abu Dhabi Paces Up Plans For Permanent Cruise Terminal

Abu Dhabi has grand plans to develop its permanent cruise terminal facility to cash in on the emirate’s growing cruise tourism market.

UAE To Handle Nearly As Many Passengers As China – IATA

Governments in both countries “recognise the value of connectivity provided by aviation”.

UAE Retailer Pure Gold Plans Dhs500m Expansion By 2020

The group hopes that the investment will create employment opportunities for around 1800 to 2000 people.

Cathay Pacific Moves Dubai Freighter Operations To DWC

The carrier said its 14 weekly passenger services will continue to operate through Dubai International.

UAE’s NBAD Steps Up Hiring Ahead Of Expected Expo Boom

National Bank of Abu Dhabi plans to add around 900 jobs to its current headcount of 6,500 next year.

Qatar Has No Plans To Issue Debt On International Markets In 2014

The country’s finance minister said that Qatar would focus on the local market.

UAE’s E-Commerce Industry Ranks 25th On Global Index

The UAE’s e-commerce industry has good growth potential and infrastructure but poor consumer behavior and market size.

Gulf Firms Consider Bid For Occidental MidEast Stake

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Development Co, Qatar Petroleum and Oman Oil Co have formed a consortium.

Kuwaiti Court Acquits 70 After Parliament Storming

Protesters, including nine former lawmakers, stormed parliament in 2011 demanding it should be sacked.

Saudi Call For Gulf Arab Union Faces Hurdles

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah proposed two years ago for a stronger union with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

Abu Dhabi May Need To Lower Industry Growth Target

The original target was for industry to contribute 19 per cent of the economy by 2020 and 24 per cent by 2030.

GCC Must Invest In Education To Remain Competitive

Timely investments in education would enable GCC countries to convert their population growth into a competitive advantage.

Kuwait Airways Signs Deal To Buy 25 Airbus Jets

The Kuwaiti carrier has placed an order for 10 A350-900 and 15 A320neo family aircraft.

EU Scraps Duty On Jet Fuel Imports

European demand for jet fuel totaled 1.2 million barrels per day last year, of which one third was imported, mostly from the Middle East.

Saudi Group Eyes Stake Sale In Petromin After Partner Buyout

Dabbagh Group is planning to sell a 19 per cent stake in its lubricant business, say sources.

Dubai Expo 2020 Needs $100m Solar Spending

Dubai has set itself a target to generate half the additional power needed to run the Expo from renewable resources.

Dubai Expo 2020: No Major Short-Term Impact On IT Sector

The UAE’s ICT sector could record additional growth of around one to two per cent because of Expo 2020, says IDC.