GALLERY: Inside The Fated Boeing Dreamliner 787

Boeing’s Dreamliner 787 promises more efficient fuel technology and cleaner air for passengers.

Qatar Airways Grounds New Boeing Dreamliner

The airline’s chief executive criticises Boeing as electrical faults force new 787 to remain on the tarmac.

Manchester City Halve Losses After Title Win

The Abu Dhabi-funded club reports record revenue as Etihad-influenced commercial revenue doubles.

Oman Eyes Broader Role For Private Sector To Create Jobs, Diversify

Unemployment in the Gulf state currently stands at around 24 per cent, according to the IMF.

BP Allowed To Bid In Abu Dhabi Oil Concession

The British oil company was originally excluded from the process after not receiving a qualifying letter.

Drake & Scull Wins New $720m Saudi Contract

The contract is to build the third phase of the Jabal Omar development in Mecca.

Qatar Airways Starts London Dreamliner Flights

Qatar Airways took delivery of the first of 60 Dreamliners last month with the third 787 joining the airline’s fleet a few days ago.

The Gulf’s First Private Pension Launches

Bahrain’s Takaud hopes its product will help MENA companies struggling to deal with an ageing population.

Emirates Receives Five Planes In December

The additional widebody planes will help serve the carrier’s ongoing network expansion

Fuel Costs, Grey Market Hurdles For Business Aviation

Volatile oil prices and grey market competition are some of the main challenges that the regional business jet industry faces, says NasJet COO.

Top 10 Search Terms In The UAE

Gangnam Style tops Google’s list of the search terms that saw highest amount of traffic in 2012 in the UAE.

QNB Buys Egypt Arm Of Societe Generale For $2bn

The sale is expected to be completed in the first half of 2013.

MEBA 2012: Middle East Business Aviation To Double To $1bn

Traffic in the regional business aviation sector has risen 12 per cent in the past year.

Dubai Group To Sell $54m Oman Stake

The investment firm owns 42 per cent of Oman National Investment Corp Holding.

iPad Mini To Launch In UAE

The iPad 4 and iPhone 5 are also both going on sale over the same two-day period.

Qatar Airways Says Studying Czech Airlines Privatisation

The Czech government said last week it was in early stage talks with Qatar Airways and Korean Air.

UAE’s Al Ghurair Has No Plans To Sell Stake In Libyan Refinery

The Al Ghurair group owns half of Ras Lanuf, Libya’s biggest refinery.

Countdown Begins For UAE Launch Of iPhone 5

Local distributors say they have been receiving numerous queries for Apple’s latest smartphone.

Jaguar Land Rover Signs Deal With Saudi

As part of the partnership, the car manufacturer will explore the viability of setting up an automotive facility in the Kingdom.

MENA Startups Should Not Copy Zuckerberg

Expert at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit says SMEs should focus on ‘boring businesses’.

MEBA 2012: Business Jets Take Flight From Dubai’s New Hub

Dubai World Central is set to become the new hub for business aviation.

Dubai’s New Airport Seen Open To Passengers End-2013

The Al Maktoum International airport was originally due to open for passenger traffic in March last year.

Arab SMEs Must ‘Export Their Champions’

Experts at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit say MENA businesses must look beyond their borders.

3rd Global Entrepreneurship Summit Opens In Dubai

Members of the Dubai royal family and a message from Barack Obama open the two-day event.

UAE’s Etisalat Plans Midnight Launch Of iPhone 5

The UAE telecoms operator will officially launch Apple’s much-anticipated smartphone at 12 am on December 13.

UAE’s NBAD Plans Acquisitions In Expansion Abroad

National Bank of Abu Dhabi aims to be in 41 countries by 2021, compared with 14 right now, said a senior manager.

Qatar Sees Future Economic Growth At 5%

The Gulf state posted real GDP growth of 14.1 per cent in 2011.

Qatar Telecom Eyes 10-Year Bond Issue

Qtel has mandated six banks to help arrange the potential bond, which is expected to be at least $500 million.

Qatar Receives 4th C-17 Airlifter From Boeing

Qatar’s C-17s supported the NATO-led operation in Libya earlier this year.

UAE’s Dana Gas Sets Out Restructured Sukuk Terms

The gas producer defaulted on its $920 million sukuk that matured on October 31.