FIFA Ethics Chiefs Agree Next Step For 2018/2022 Report

FIFA’s ethics committee earlier announced that there were no grounds to reopen the bidding process which led to Russia and Qatar getting the tournaments.

Dubai Parks And Resorts Says Institutional Tranche Of $689m IPO Covered

It aims to sell 2.53 billion shares, or 40 per cent of its outstanding shares, between Nov. 17 and Nov. 30.

Egypt’s Sisi Says Pardon For Al Jazeera Journalists “Being Discussed”

The three journalists have been jailed for nearly a year on charges of aiding a “terrorist organisation”.

UAE Official Says Groups May Appeal Against Inclusion On Terror List

The list includes the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Muslim American Society and the Cordoba Foundation.

Hotel Review: Banyan Tree Al Wadi

Nestled in the sand dunes of Ras al-Khaimah, Banyan Tree Al Wadi offers weary executives a welcome desert retreat from the skyscrapers, shopping malls and super highways of Dubai, at a five star price.

Golf-Sublime McIlroy In Tie For Dubai Lead

McIlroy was playing for the first time since early October after taking a break to fight a still unresolved legal case with his former agents.

Abu Dhabi GP Agrees Multi-Year Contract Extension

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management did not say how long the deal was for but the previous one was not due to expire until 2016.

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UAE Mulls More Reforms To Increase Female Members On Boards

The country’s minister of economy said that the UAE is looking at regulations that will help increase the presence of women on boards of public share holding firms.

Dubai Festival City Said To Seek $1.1bn From Loan

The company owned by Dubai’s Al-Futtaim Group plans to raise a 10-year, amortising facility.

UAE Targets Islamist Accounts In Money-Laundering Clampdown

The government said it was stepping up efforts to cut off financing to groups it classifies as terrorist.

Iran To Hold Market Share Talks With Saudi At OPEC – IRNA

In the past two weeks, Zanganeh has visited Gulf Arab states Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE in a bid to win support for action to stabilise oil markets.

Saudi Kayan Signs Two Islamic Financing Deals Totalling $700m

The funds will be used by Kayan to fund an increase in working capital and complete factories under construction.

Soccer: Ex-Juventus Star Vucinic Proving A Goal Machine In Abu Dhabi

Vucinic has made 13 goals in eight league games to lift Al Jazira to second in the table.

Lulu Group Inks Deal With Oman Government To Operate $20.8m Retail Complex

The commercial complex will include a shopping centre, stores, a food court and an area for children’s games.

Qatari Fund QIA Says Change In Oil Prices Won’t Affect Investment

Qatar Investment Authority, the Gulf state’s sovereign wealth fund, has a long term strategy, its CEO said.

Best Western Opens Remote Bahrain Resort

The 44-room Hawar Resort Hotel is located 45 minutes by boat from Bahrain’s Al Dur jetty.

Restaurant Review: Cipriani Yas Island

The historic Cipriani has its roots in Venice where an army of white-jacketed waiters served celebs such as Ernest Hemingway and the British royal family.

UAE Dismisses Amnesty Report On Human Rights As “Inaccurate”

Officials said that the report, which accused the UAE of human rights violations, repeats “familiar politically-motivated allegations.”

Q&A: Operating A Hotel During The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Andrew Humphries, regional vice president & general manager at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, explains how the track side hotel copes during its busiest time of the year.

Qatar 2022 World Cup: FIFA Whistleblower Says ‘Living In Fear’

Phaedra Al-Majid, a former employee of the Qatar 2022 bid, accused the Gulf country of corruption.

Apple To Offer Beats Music Service In iPhone, iPad

Apple bought music streaming and audio equipment company Beats in May for $3 billion.

Bahrain Releases Pro-Democracy Activist Awaiting Trial

Zainab al-Khawaja fell foul of the judge last month during an appeal hearing into two cases.

Egypt Says It Resolves Land Dispute With Dubai’s Al-Futtaim

A government source had previously said the negotiators were considering a payment of around 235 million Egyptian pounds ($33 million).

Kuwait’s Kufpec Signs $1bn Loan

Kufpec is responsible for exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas outside Kuwait.

Emirates Targets 8-10% Profit Growth On New Aircraft, Routes

Emirates’ bottom line was hit by runway upgrades in the first six months of the 2014, resulting in modest growth of eight per cent.

Muslim, Christian, Jewish Leaders Unite To Condemn IS At Saudi-Backed Conference

Islamic State has caused international alarm by capturing large expanses of Iraq and Syria, declaring a Sunni “caliphate” .

Gulf Airlines Close Financing Deals For 16 Boeing, Airbus Aircraft

Emirates and Qatar Airways have signed financing facilities with banks to purchase new planes.

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall Opens Its Doors To Public

The 2.5 million sq ft mall, developed by Aldar Properties, includes more than 370 stores with nearly 10,000 covered parking spaces.

Dubai Ranked World’s Top City To Work In – INSEAD Alumni Survey

The emirate beat cities such as New York and London in the survey.

Developer SKAI Says 30% of Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah Completed

The $1 billion luxury residential and hospitality project is on track to open its doors in 2016, says developer.