Sources in Nusra said that Qatar is encouraging the group to go ahead with the move, which would give it a boost in funding.
For the fourth consecutive year, Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed tops Gulf Business’ list of the region’s most influential people.
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed leads the 2015 Gulf Business list of the world’s most powerful Arabs in the financial sector.
The UAE looks to grab a larger share of trade with China, outwitting its Gulf peers.
With electric cars, drones and other new modes of transport, technology is accelerating the cause of sustainable mobility. But is the Middle East prepared?
GE Aviation is using 3D printing to build the next generation of fuel-efficient, long haul engines.
Sheikh Ahmed, head of Emirates, tops the 2015 Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE’s healthcare sector needs to address the shortage of local talent, writes Abedin.
Double decker sleep pods and bicycle seats are just some of the ideas floating around for the future of aircraft seating.
2015 could also see some fundamental shifts in the e-commerce market, writes Hachem.
The GCC’s retail growth will be supported with the opening of new malls across the region, writes Sethi.
An important area for 2015 will be new technology and the development of Dubai’s smart economy, writes Buamim.
The outlook for UAE banks in the near to medium term remains favourable, writes Nelson.
The 50 lashes administered to activist Raif Badawi this month signal that religious conservatives have the upper hand in a tug-of-war with reformists.
Amid announcements of luxury suites and personal butlers, are Gulf Airlines returning us to the golden age of aviation?
Production at the country’s biggest steel works has been cut and the port of Misrata has been forced to restrict operations.
Abu Dhabi grabbed the top spot in the region, ranking 25 among the top 50 safest cities in the world.
Etihad Airways has an important role to play in the future development of trade and tourism into the UAE, writes James Hogan.
It remains to be seen how the oil price drop will affect producers, writes V. Shankar.
Emirates plays a critical role in growing Dubai’s connectivity.
Emaar’s core growth strategy is to create prime real estate assets, writes Alabbar.
Gulf banks have recorded much improved net profit numbers in 2014 driven by higher loan growth, increased non-interest income and reduced provision charges.
Al-Houthi, in his early 30s, rarely appears in public or gives press interviews, but has positioned himself as a revolutionary national leader.
The Saudi domestic economy is softening as oil prices head south. Can it cope with the crash?
Finland, Germany, Sweden, the UK and the US, who can all access 174 countries visa-free, top the list.
Captain Abbas Shaban, Chief Pilot, technical operations at Emirates airline offers a glimpse into how a pilot operates the superjumbo while taking off.
Demand for private jets is on the up in the Middle East, but global economic hurdles, a sizeable grey market and lack of airspace are all pressing concerns.
Iraq has splintered into various parts with rival groups pushing their stakes.
As the countdown to 2015 begins, Gulf Business rounds up a list of new year’s eve parties that are creating a buzz.
The speed of the urbanisation process has put additional stress on social services and infrastructure in a region already deeply vulnerable to climate change.