UAE Ranked Happiest Arab Country, 14th Overall

A study finds the United Arab Emirates is a happier country than the United States and the United Kingdom.

UAE Start-up Careem Receives $1.7m Funding

The transportation technology company received the investment in a round led by STC Ventures.

GCC Real Estate Industry Heats Up Amidst Strong Competition

Local firms have to raise standards as they face increasing competition from international property developers, says new report.

Bahrain’s Al Salam Bank Agrees Share-Swap Merger With BMI Bank

Islamic lender Al Salam will exchange 11 of its shares for each BMI Bank share.

United Arab Bank Signs Three-Year FC Barcelona Deal

The bank will serve as the club’s official partner in the UAE and plans create a range of Barca-themed products for local fans.

No Date Yet On Saudi Bourse Opening Up To Foreign Investors

Officials are still discussing the issue, says head of the Capital Market Authority

Apple iPhone 5S – Leaks And Rumours

Leaked pictures have fuelled speculation that the phone will have a built-in biometric fingerprint scanner.

Dubai Eye Unveils New Business Breakfast Presenter

Sarah Cocker will join Malcolm Taylor in hosting the award-winning breakfast show.

UAE Builds $2m Mosque In Dundee, Scotland

The mosque, funded by the Al Maktoum foundation, is the first of its kind in Dundee.

Du-Google Partnership Aims To Bolster UAE SMEs

Research shows that out of the 200,000 SMEs in the UAE, only 10 per cent have an online presence.

Dubai’s DAE Ends Merger Talks With BBA

The companies were holding talks to merge certain parts of their businesses.

Dubai To Open World’s Tallest Hotel Tower Next Year

The 432-metre tall Marina 101 Hotel & Residence tower is set to open in Dubai Marina in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Passerby Captures Lion Roaming Streets Of Kuwait

Police are seeking the owner of the lion, believed to be someone who was illegally rearing it as a pet.

GPHG To Make Middle East Debut In Dubai

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève will showcase 70 of the finest watches in DIFC this October.

No Summer Leave For Emirates’ A380s

Emirates’ superjumbos may hold the key to the conundrum posed by Dubai Airports’ 80-day runway programme next summer.

Damac Awards Dhs1bn Contract For Paramount Project

The 33-month construction contract has been awarded to Turkish firm TAV Construction.

Oman’s Government Sues Newspaper Over Story About Gays

Homosexuality is punishable by law in Oman.

Kuwait Emir To Visit White House On Sept. 13 To Discuss Middle East

The visit comes as the United States weighs military strikes in Syria.

Obama Appeals For Backing To Hit Syria, Europeans Urge Delay

The US President is emphasising that he only plans limited strikes on Syria to deter future chemical weapons attacks.

Arab Triathlon Champion Roy Nasr Killed Cycling In Dubai

Lebanese national Nasr died on impact when a car struck him during his training.

As Obama Blinks On Syria, Israel, Saudis Make Common Cause

Saudi Arabia, like Israel heavily dependent on the United States for arms supplies, is engaged in a historic confrontation with Iran for regional influence – a contest shaped by their leading roles in the rival Sunni and Shi’ite branches of Islam.

India-UAE’s Growing Trade Ties

With trade reaching $75 billion, the UAE and India have strong ties built up over generations of trading and commerce.

Surprise Or Not, U.S. Strikes Can Still Hurt Assad

With weeks to prepare for an attack, Assad might benefit in some ways from the delay in any strike by the United States.

EU Urges Diplomatic Efforts On Syria, “No Military Solution”

EU foreign ministers meet in Vilnius on Friday and Saturday to discuss the situation in Syria.

UAE Has The World’s “Vainest” Skyscrapers

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat measured unusable space at the top of the UAE’s tallest buildings.

Inefficient Oil Plants Can Lead To ME Energy Crunch

Use of natural gas to generate electricity will help reduce CO2 emissions.

Qatar Central Bank To Issue $1.1bn In Local Currency Bonds, Sukuk

The debt, to be issued next week, will include three-year and five-year tranches.

Emaar Becomes Official Partner Of Lotus F1 Team

The Dubai developer’s branding will feature on the car as it travels through almost 20 countries per season.

Egypt’s Interior Minister Survives Bomb Attack

Security officials said at least two people had been killed and at least 10 wounded in the attack.

UAE to Spend $25bn On Rail Projects

The amount covers investments in Etihad Rail and light rail metro projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.