Saudi to reopen Iraq land border for trade after 27 years – report

The crossing was closed in the wake of Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait

Dubai’s DP World creates joint venture firm with Egypt’s Suez Canal Zone

DP World plans to establish an industrial and trade logistics district in the freezone

Abu Dhabi Ports denies plans for listing

The company could raise at least $1bn from a listing

Dubai’s DP World to advise on Indonesian ports

DP will share expertise and advise on efficiency savings

Abu Dhabi Ports seals 35-year concession to manage and expand the Port of Fujairah

DP World said in April that it had ended its agreement to expand and develop the port

Strengthening the chain: The impact of technology on logistics in the Gulf

As technology continues to develop at pace, we examine the impact on logistics, and how the industry is moving into a new era

Merkel sees EU, Gulf states making progress on free trade deal

Trade between the EU and GCC amounted to EUR138bn in 2016

GCC begins anti-dumping investigation into Chinese pipes

The investigation follows an anti-dumping law proposal from the UAE’s government advisory council in January

Dubai’s P&O Ports wins 30-year concession in Somalia’s Puntland

The project includes a 450m quay and 5 hectare back up area

UAE bans import of poultry products from Tennessee, Malaysia

The move come amidst concerns of an avian influenza outbreak

GCC states push for UK free trade deal after Brexit

Trade between Britain and the GCC totals about $37.5bn annually

Dubai’s DP World eyes Panama Canal opportunities

The ports operator held a meeting with Panama’s President to discuss potential projects in the country

DP World unconcerned by Trump policies

The Dubai-controlled company’s chairman said he expects growth in Latin America, Asia and Africa

Dubai non-oil trade dips for second year running in 2016

China remained the emirate’s top trade partner

UAE non-oil trade up 5.6 per cent in first nine months of 2016

Trade with the Gulf states decreased during the period

DP World CEO not worried by Trump’s protectionism

Sultan bin Sulayem described the current antiglobalist movement as a phase

Dubai’s DP World says Europe, India, Turkey to lead growth in 2017

The operator said market conditions were “challenging”, particularly at its flagship Jebel Ali Port in Dubai

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade touches Dhs1.17 trillion between Jan-Sept

Direct non-oil foreign trade accounted for 69 per cent of the country’s total international trade

UAE slides to third in emerging markets index

The country was the top performer for business conditions but was overtaken by India overall

UAE proposes anti-dumping law to help diversification drive

The move is hoped to protect industry in the country from foreign goods flooding the market

Alibaba eyes GCC to expand business

The Chinese e-commerce giant aims to grow its business-to-business presence in the region

UK foreign minister: Brexit to enable free trade deals with Gulf

Johnson said Britain’s decision to leave the European Union would open fresh opportunities

British PM May eyes trade ties at GCC Summit

May will “scope out the possibilities for ambitious new free trade arrangements”, according to a government statement

Dubai-India trade hits Dhs48bn in H1 2016

Trade with India accounted for 7 per cent of Dubai’s total non-oil foreign trade in H1

Dubai’s Aramex Q3 net profit down 3%, Australia Post CEO becomes board member

CEO Hussein Hachem said the company was cautious in its outlook “due to global economic uncertainties”

UAE tops MENA market for Italian products

Total trade between the two countries touched a record $7.9bn in 2015

Brexit: UK may be able to trade faster with the GCC

But little likelihood of free trade agreements between the GCC and the UK after referendum

GCC needs to create stronger union to boost foreign investment

A single GCC market could increase the region’s economy by $36bn

UAE-Australia trade not hit by low oil prices

Australia is tapping into healthcare and education to boost trade links

Saudi, China sign deal to build nuclear reactor as Xi Jinping visits Riyadh

The two countries signed 14 agreements and memoranda of understanding