UAE Shows Strong Potential For Digital Banking

The UAE is expected to spearhead digital banking in the GCC, which is being seen as low on digital banking readiness.

Dubai Lynx 2014 Jury Presidents Revealed

The announcement included a new award for students and unveiled the theme for next year’s festival.

Pension Not A Priority For UAE Expats

Most expatriates would prefer to invest a sudden windfall in property, finds survey.

Dubai Schools, Airshow Closed As Weather Worsens

The UAE is predicted to see thunderstorms and strong winds on Thursday.

Saudi Says Six Shells Fall Near Border Post Close To Iraq, Kuwait

The mortar shells fell in an uninhabited area and caused no damage, Saudi officials have confirmed.

Gulf States May See Unemployment Rise, Says IMF

An additional 1.2 to 1.6 million GCC citizens could enter the labour market by 2018, estimates the International Monetary Fund.

Dubai Airshow: Mubadala Aerospace Eyes US Deals

The firm won industrial orders worth over $5 billion at the air show to sell parts and materials to Boeing and Airbus.

Dubai Airshow: Lockheed Sees More Clarity On Saudi Naval Buy In Next Months

Saudi is evaluating options for its naval modernisation programme, including purchases of up to 12 of Lockheed’s steel monohull Littoral Combat Ship

Five Minutes With…Dadkarim Mulla, CEO & Co-Founder, Amodoria

Lead by example and inspire those around you, says the co-founder of luxury technology brand Amodoria.

Mubadala Secures Dhs43bn At Dubai Airshow

Mubadala announced it will begin servicing Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engines, including maintenance, repair and overhaul.

Saudi Minister Warns GCC: Beware Of Protectionism In Petrochem Sector

Saudi’s deputy foreign minister said that protectionist policies in the petrochemicals sector can drastically impact the global economy.

NBAD Appoint StanChart Banker To Head SF Business

Aleem Khan previously ran the structured trade finance business for StanChart MENA and Americas.

Etihad-Jet Deal Clears All Approvals

Jet-Etihad deal will inject much needed cash into the debt-ridden Indian airline while providing Etihad with 50,000 seats per week to India.

Qatar Airways Launching Edinburgh Flights Next May

Scottish city will be Qatar’s third UK destination and means the country’s two key cities will shortly be served by two Gulf carriers.

Young Saudis Getting Creative On YouTube

With a population of 28.3 million, Saudi Arabia is now the biggest user of YouTube per capita in the world.

Boeing Set To Win Orders Duel At Dubai Airshow

Airbus was always playing catch up after the dramatic first day which saw four Gulf carriers place major Boeing orders

Dubai Expo 2020 Win May Create Economic Bubble – Survey

A majority of investment professionals in the UAE believe that a successful bid may lead to an economic bubble, finds CFA Society survey.

Saudi Arabia Welcomes U.S. Shale, Sees No Need To Cut Output

The North American shale oil surge has helped arrest the rise in crude prices over the last year.

Nakheel Launches 500 Plots In Dubai-Based Al Furjan Project

The plots are priced between Dhs1.1 million to Dhs3.3 million, the developer announced.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Start Sukuk Roadshow On Nov.21

The developer will hold investor meetings in the UAE, Singapore, London, Hong Kong and Switzerland.

Dubai’s Property Market Not “Overheating” – Cluttons

New government regulations in the emirate are starting to take effect, says new report.

Kuwait To Grant Africa $2bn In Development Loans, Investments

The soft loans will be granted through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, said emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah

Dubai Airshow: We Could Have Bought 10 More A380s, Says Emirates

The Dubai-based airline placed a record $23 billion order for 50 of the jumbo A380 jets at the Dubai Airshow

Aldar Hands Over New Properties In Abu Dhabi

Aldar’s latest properties will add on more units in Abu Dhabi’s Shams neighbourhood.

Dubai Airshow Day 3: Order Book Exceeds $200 Billion

The Dubai Airshow 2013 has set the record for the highest value of aviation deals signed at one event.

Iraqi Airways Strikes $387m Deal With Bombardier

Deal designed to fuel network growth and foster the country’s ongoing reconstruction.

Dubai Airshow Marks Shift In Power

The Dubai Airshow 2013 has marked a tipping point for the industry, as airline bosses are now in control.

Qatar To Issue New Labour Laws After Abuse Allegations

Qatar has pledged to renew its policies and ensure that migrant workers’ rights remain intact.

Qatar Exchange Cancels Day’s Trades After Technical Problem

The exchange has said it hopes to resume trading as usual on Wednesday.

Kuwait To Grant Africa $1bn In Development Loans

The loans would come on top of investments by Kuwaiti companies in a number of sectors.