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Sheikha Hind named as new CEO of Qatar Foundation

The new chief executive will run the non-profit organisation with her mother, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.

Saudi accuses 32 people of spying for Iran

Saudi accuses 32 people of spying for Iran

Those on trial include an Iranian and an Afghan

Sepp Blatter: Politics – not corruption – gave Qatar 2022 World Cup

Former FIFA president says pressure from Nicolas Sarkozy fuelled decision

South African Airways exits Etihad alliance, to cancel Abu Dhabi flights

South African Airways exits Etihad alliance, to cancel Abu Dhabi flights

The African airline said the route was not sustainable

Dubai’s Al Habtoor buys Vienna’s historic Hotel Imperial

Dubai’s Al Habtoor buys Vienna’s historic Hotel Imperial

The group now owns seven hotels outside Dubai

​Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquires stake in Peruvian power company

​Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquires stake in Peruvian power company

Deal was part of a consortium transaction

US fast food chain Smashburger to launch in Dubai, Qatar

The company plans to open 26 outlets across the UAE and Qatar

Dubai Holding Commercial Operations profit jumps 25 per cent in 2015

Dubai Holding unit said said growth was supported by TECOM and Jumeirah

UAE drone owners warned against flying them in public

Users told to practice hobby only in accredited clubs for security reasons

Behind the curtain of… hotel management

Gulf Business speaks to Aiana Hotels and Resorts joint managing director and chief executive officer Amruda Nair

How to increase employee engagement

Leavey School of Business dean’s executive fellow of leadership Jim Kouzes explains how leaders can engage their staff

Dubai’s Meraas launches clinic at City Walk as part of new healthcare unit

The new clinic will be operated by US-based Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services

IMF cuts Saudi economic growth forecast as low oil prices bite

The kingdom’s economy is estimated to grow 1.2 per cent in 2016

Dubai’s Thumbay group to build region’s biggest private academic hospital in Ajman

The hospital is part of a Dhs 1.2bn global expansion plan that will see the company hire 6,000 people by 2020

Huawei launches 6-inch smartphone and premium tablet, claims second place in MEA

Dubai was chosen as the second global market for the launch of the Mate 8 and MediaPad M2 following their unveiling at CES in Las Vegas

2015: A tough year for markets, but UAE real estate perseveres

Dubai continues to promise a more-than-decent return on realty investment

Dubai’s Al Habtoor reveals plans to build mega mixed-use project in Cairo

The development is proposed to have three luxury hotels, residential villas and apartments, a school, shopping complex and a golf course

Saudi cancels air traffic to Iran, Bahrain cuts Tehran diplomatic ties as execution row intensifies

The kingdom has also ended all commercial relations with Iran

Saudi-Iran tensions could cause greater oil volatility – analyst

Oil prices rose on Monday as the world’s biggest producer Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran

Beverly Hills-based hairdresser José Eber to launch salon in Dubai

Celebrity hairdresser hopes to bring LA-inspired glamour with new venture La Loge

PayPal, Aramex launch new online marketplace for shipping, payments

Called ishoptheworld.com, the new platform will allow companies to export to 60 cities worldwide

Korean ice-cream café brand Milkcow to launch in Dubai

Milkcow will open its first Middle East store in Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence area

What can we do in 2016 to reverse rising healthcare costs in the UAE?

Health insurance premiums grew at an average rate of 20 per cent between 2011 and 2014

Emaar says Address hotel fire will not have a ‘material impact’

The developer said that both the “building and risk of fire” are covered by insurance, in turn limiting the financial impact of the blaze

Pictures: Rains hit UAE, temperatures to drop

The NCMS has warned that seas are expected to be rough over the next few days

Twitter banks on unobtrusive advertising to grow Middle East revenues

With new offices in Dubai, the social networking website plans to actively ramp up its involvement with advertisers

Review: Huawei Watch

The watch utilises Google’s Android Wear operating system and has a classic design

The changing role of women in the workplace

Achieving greater female participation in leadership roles is the equal responsibility of both women and their employers, writes Imelda Dunlop

UAE’s ‘internet economy’ ranked Middle East’s leader and 30th in the world by BCG

UAE’s ‘internet economy’ ranked Middle East’s leader and 30th in the world by BCG

High smartphone penetration and Smart City development gave the UAE a global position of 30th

UAE workers will not receive additional day for New Year

Officials confirm that the holiday for New Year 2016, falling on a Friday, will not be transferred