Etihad, Jet Confirm Sponsorship Of IPL Cricket Team, Mumbai Indians

The airlines’ logos will feature on the team’s shirts, and their branding will also be advertised in the Wankhede Stadium.

Pakistan Parliament Resumes Debate On Yemen Operation

Saudi has asked Pakistan to join its military coalition that began conducting air strikes last month against Houthi forces in Yemen.

Saudi’s Riyad Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 8.6%

The bank said it made $312 million in the three months to March 31.

Reem Island Murder Accused Pleads Not-Guilty; Case Adjourned To April 14

The accused denied all charges by the public prosecution against her, saying that she had a mental illness.

Revealed: Top 10 Richest Arabs In The World

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed tops the 2015 of the top 100 richest Arabs in the world as compiled by Forbes Middle East.

Obama Calls Oman Leader To Discuss Iran Nuclear Deal

Obama also reiterated the U.S. commitment to address “Iran’s destabilising activities in the region.”

Kuwait’s Aayan Seeks Rescheduling Of $586.7m Debt

As part of the restructuring plan, Aayan plans to liquidate some of its portfolio of listed Kuwaiti companies.

Emaar’s Egypt Unit Signals Chairman Role Change Ahead Of Float

There has been increased speculation that Mohamed Alabbar may leave Emaar due to his other commitments in the real estate sector.

FIFA Presidential Candidate, Prince Ali, Demands Changes

He said the football governing body had seen “enough” in terms of all the problems and scandals.

Conflict Plunging Yemen Towards Humanitarian Disaster, Says UN

UNICEF’s Yemen representative said “many, many children” had been killed in the fighting.

Saudi’s Almarai Q1 Profit Gains 12% On Higher Sales

The firm made a profit of SAR306.5 million ($81.7 million) during the first quarter of 2015.

Saudi Poultry Firm Al Watania Plans Stock Market Float – Sources

Bankers will make formal presentations to the company this month and Al Watania will decide on who will advise it on its Saudi listing by May.

Nshama Launches Apartments For Less Than Dhs350,000 In Town Square

The developer has launched 306 apartments including a mix of studio, one, two and three bedroom units in the initial phase.

Louis Berger Inks $100m Deal To Develop Madinah’s Public Transport System

The firm will act as the programme management office consultant (PMOC) for the public transportation project that aims to ease congestion.

Obama: Gulf States’ Biggest Threat Is Not From Iran, But “Internal”

The US president said GCC states are struggling with issues such as youth unemployment and “destructive” ideologies.

Saudi Request For Help In Yemen Puts Pakistani PM In A Bind

Joining the Saudi-led coalition could inflame a sectarian conflict in Pakistan, where around a fifth of the population is Shi’ite.

Taj Dubai Set For April Launch

Located in the Downtown district,Taj Dubai is the Indian luxury operator’s second Dubai hotel.

Oil Up More Than $1 After Saudis Raise Prices To Asia

Brent regained ground after tumbling up to five per cent on Thursday, when a preliminary nuclear deal was reached between world powers and Iran.

UAE Joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The UAE follows a number of other Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar that have flocked to join the new Asian bank.

Oman’s Bank Dhofar Sets Price, Ratio For OMR45m Rights Issue

The lender received shareholder approval for the offering on March 30.

Saudi Policeman Killed During Raid In Oil-Rich Eastern Province

Police officers were carrying out a search against “terrorist elements” and retrieved automatic weapons, pistols and communication equipment.

UAE Space Agency Visits NASA, Seeks US Partnership

The UAE is seeking to send the Arab region’s first unmanned mission to Mars by 2021.

Red Cross Gets Approval From Saudi-Led Coalition For Yemen Aid

The aid agency has been negotiating for nearly a week to deliver life-saving supplies and equipment to Yemen.

Abu Dhabi Airports Names Board Member Al-Mazrouei As CEO

He replaces Tony Douglas, who joined Britain’s defence ministry (MoD).

Yemen’s Houthis Ready For Talks If Saudi-Led Air Strikes Stop

Warplanes and ships from a Saudi-led coalition have been bombing the Houthi forces for 11 days.

Bomb Kills Policeman In Cairo

The bomb exploded on a bridge leading to the upscale Cairo district of Zamalek on Sunday.

Luxury Developer Damac Opens Two New Hotel Apartments In Dubai

DAMAC Maison The Vogue and NAIA Breeze have a joint capacity of more than 500 suites.

Stock News: Dubai Leads Gulf Markets Up After Iran Nuclear Deal

The main Dubai stock index climbed 1.6 per cent in early trade on Sunday.

Dubai Developer Damac Considers London Tower Investment

The project in central London comprises 450 residential units as well as Grade A offices and retail space.

UAE March Non-Oil Business Growth Slows To 17-Month Low

Output growth dropped, while new order growth also slowed, found the HSBC UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index.