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Emirates Flight Training Academy Targets 2014 Launch

Dedicated facility at Dubai World Central Airport will help meet demand surge for professional pilots

flydubai Shows Hollywood HD Movies

The low-cost carrier is the launch customer for the ‘Fiber-To-The-Screen’ system by Lumexis, enabling HD movies to be shown simultaneously in every seat back.

Where To Invest In 2013 – With Merrill Lynch

Johannes Jooste, head of strategy for EMEA at Merrill Lynch, advises equities over fixed income.

Rivals Clash As Mursi Deputy Seeks End to Egypt Crisis

Five people were killed and 350 injured in clashes outside Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi’s palace.

BofA Names Nomura’s Ghafur As MENA Head

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is looking to improve its regional banking operations.

Egypt Slips In Corruption Index Despite Arab Spring

The country fell six places to the 118th spot on the latest index released by Transparency International.

Chinese Textile Traders Eye Middle East Investment

Around 120 textile and garment suppliers from China are in Dubai to woo regional distributors.

Dubai Property Market Is Top Of MENA’s Real Estate

A report by Jones Lang LaSalle shows increased optimism is returning to the market.

Oil Supply Comfortable Ahead Of OPEC Meeting

OPEC is expected to stick with an output target of 30 million bpd when it meets on December 12.

iPhone 5 To Launch In Middle East On December 14

Apple has announced the official launch date for the iPhone 5 in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain.

ME Will Need 2,370 New Airplanes by 2031

Boeing predicts that the region’s new airplane requirement over the next 20 years will cost around $470 billion.

Oil And Gas Sector Pays Best Wages In MENA

New survey finds that the oil and gas sector is the preferred industry for professionals in the MENA region.

Egypt’s Mursi Declares Referendum On Constitution

The referendum will take place on December 15; Islamist supporters rally in Cairo.

We Can’t Print Money Forever

The world has overleveraged itself and can either heal itself through policed bank regulation or going spectacularly bust, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

The Time Is Now – Interview With CEO Of TAG Heuer

Neil Churchill talks to the global head of TAG Heuer watches, Jean-Christophe Babin, on timepieces, Iran and Lewis Hamilton.

The Economic Fallout From Egypt’s ‘Arab Spring’

Already crippled with sky-high food prices, a weakened tourism industry and capital outflow, Egypt’s latest revolution could push the nation to the brink.

Egypt Court Hits Back At President Mursi

The court won’t be “terrorised by threats or blackmail and will not submit to any pressure on it in any direction,” said a spokesperson.

More Than 30 Killed In Damascus Car Bombs

State TV has confirmed 34 people have died after two car bombs exploded in the eastern district of Jaramana.

Antivirus Not Enough To Protect Middle East

Online security needs to shift its focus, says CEO, as 1.5 million people are hit.

Morocco Seeks GCC Airline Partner

Morocco is keen to enter a strategic partnership for Royal Air Maroc rather than sell a stake in the airline.

Egyptians Challenge Mursi In Nationwide Protests

The protests follow the issue of a decree by Egypt’s President Mohamed Mursi last week that expanded his powers.

Head Of Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Leaves

A string of top managers have left the US lender’s MENA business this year.

The GCC Is Back, Say Analysts

Despite the global economic uncertainty, the GCC has bounced back, led by the UAE’s thriving service sectors

Experts – ‘Morsi’s Demonstrations May Not Bring About Change’

Egypt may have had democratic elections, but it’s far from a democracy, say US-based experts.

Experts – ‘Morsi Could Kick Off Second Revolution’

Political analyst and author says Egypt President has too much power and too little trust.

The End of Egypt’s Spring?

A decree announced by President Mohammed Mursi on Thursday effectively ended the Egyptian revolution and sowed the seeds of a new dictatorship.

UK Hopes Mideast Nuclear Talks Can Be Held In 2013

A conference on banning nuclear weapons in the Middle East was to take place in December, but has now been delayed.

The Top 100 GCC Companies

Amid continuing global economic uncertainty, GCC stocks faced a mixed outlook.

What Is The Right Corporate Gift In The Middle East?

Presenting a luxury corporate gift to your business associates can often make or break the working relationship.

Women Need to Strengthen Networking Skills To Get Top Jobs

Women have less access to the traditional networking spots, such as the Majlis and the golf club.