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Qatar Airways Launches Edinburgh Flights

Scottish passengers and companies now have better access to Asian and Australasian markets

Qatar’s RasGas Signs Deal With E.ON To Supply LNG To The UK

The three-year contract has the potential to supply up to around two billion cubic meters over its term.

UAE Businessman BR Shetty Buys Forex Firm Travelex

Dr. Shetty is the owner of money transfer service UAE Exchange, which has over six million customers in 30 countries.

Asking Prices For British Homes Hit Highest On Record In May

Asking prices rose 3.6 per cent in the four weeks to May 10 to an average of $456,900.

Qatar Airways Launches London Business Class and Hofuf Flights

Doha carrier identifies gap for focused premium product on highly competitive route

Dubai’s Nakheel Partners With UK’s Premier Inn For Ibn Battuta Hotel

The 372-room hotel at Ibn Battuta Mall is scheduled to open in 2016.

Bahrain’s Investcorp Tie-Up Targets European Distressed Debt

Investcorp will provide capital to Eyck, a newly established investment manager founded by Khing Oei.

British Airways Launches Daily Flights On Jeddah-London Route

The expansion is part of British Airways’ investment in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

Middle East Investors Pour Money Into London’s Property Market

European real estate investment from the Middle East reached nearly €10 billion ($13.7 billion) in 2013, finds CBRE report.

Dubai Bourse To Hold Roadshow In London

Executives from 13 companies listed on the DFM and NASDAQ Dubai will meet investors on April 28 and 29 in London.

London’s Lord Mayor Concerned Over Lack Of Women In Top Jobs In The GCC

Ambassador for the UK’s financial sector wants to see more women at senior management and board level.

Qatar Airways To Launch Business Class Flights To London

Doha carrier will be first Gulf carrier to operate a purely business class service on the high-density route

Six New Tenants For Qatar’s London Shard

Restaurants Oblix, Aqua Shard and Hutong moved into the tower last summer.

Richard Branson’s Advice To Governments: “Throw Staff Parties”

The Virgin Group founder was speaking at the Government Summit in Dubai.

Rolls-Royce Reveals Bespoke Waterspeed Collection Sketch

Rolls-Royce Middle East reported a fourth consecutive record year in 2013, with sales up 17 per cent year-on-year.

Islamic Bank Of Britain Gets Fresh Capital, Plans Expansion

The injection will allow IBB to grow its retail operations and develop its commercial business.

BAE Systems Says Making Progress On Saudi Price Talks

BAE lost a potential $10 billion deal to sell 60 Eurofighter jets to the UAE late last year.

UK Offers Support To Qatar For 2022

Ambassador Nicholas Hopton dismissed criticism Qatar has faced in preparation for hosting the event.

Gulf Finance House To Sell 75% In Leeds United, Retain 10% Stake

GFH, which bought the second-tier club in 2012, said it had agreed to sell the stake to a consortium of British investors.

Investcorp Sells UK-based TDX Group to Equifax for $327m

TDX is the UK’s largest debt placement services and debt management platform company.

Qatar’s Masraf Al Rayan Buys Islamic Bank Of Britain

IBB was majority-owned by another Qatari lender, Qatar International Islamic Bank.

Bahrain’s GFH Agrees Part Sale Of Leeds United Stake

GFH bought Leeds United in December 2012 through its Dubai-based subsidiary, GFH Capital.

UAE Arrests Iranians Suspected Of Kidnapping Briton In Dubai

Abbas Yazdi, a 44-year old businessman, went missing in Dubai in June.

25m Euro Gulf Investment In Irish Companies Announced

The Gulf Trade Mission was led by the Irish prime minister Enda Kenny.

Emirates President Tim Clark Knighted In UK Honours List

Clark was recognised for his “services to British prosperity and to the aviation industry”.

Emirates To Operate A380 On London Gatwick Route

The new service will be launched on March 30, 2014 and is expected to increase capacity by 36 per cent.

UK Visa Waiver To Boost UAE Tourist Numbers

The UK has been aggressively targeting the wealthy Gulf tourists through various marketing campaigns this year.

BAE Systems Falls After UAE Halts Eurofighter Talks

The company had been in discussions with the UAE about a deal possibly worth around $9.82 billion.

TAQA Receives UK Approval For North Sea Development

The Morrone field is expected to initially produce over 3,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

US, Britain Have Not Helped Syrian Rebels Enough – Saudi Prince

Former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Turki bin Faisal said the two nations did not provide the necessary aid to the rebel unit.