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Lufthansa launches premium economy on Gulf flights

New lounge earmarked to open at Concourse D and Eurowings gears up for December launch

Iran judiciary says verdict issued in Rezaian case

The official did not say whether Rezaian had been convicted or acquitted, nor give any further details

Refugee crisis, oil price slump to hit Middle East’s economic growth – IMF

Export earnings of oil producing countries in the Middle East and North Africa region fell by $360bn in 2015

UAE serviceman dies in vehicle accident in Yemen

The soldier was killed when the vehicle he was travelling in overturned on Saturday

At least 95 killed in bomb attack on pro-Kurdish rally in Turkey’s Ankara

Witnesses said two explosions happened seconds apart shortly after 10 am as crowds gathered for the rally

Oil prices could impact regional business – SAP

Despite fears of oil price impact, the Middle East and North Africa is a strategic market for SAP

GCC states wrest strategic Yemen island from Iran-allied group

Local tribesmen are fighting alongside Gulf forces to “liberate” the home turf whose strategic value has long captivated foreign powers

Gulf governments maintain spending to drive growth despite oil price slump – report

The report, however, warned that GCC governments’ capital spending levels could dip if oil prices continue to fall

Two Abu Dhabi TV journalists injured in Yemen

Both journalists are stable and have been flown to Abu Dhabi for further medical care, officials said

Gulf rises on strong oil; Dubai tests chart barrier

Dubai’s stock index was up 1.0 per cent at 3,694 points after an hour

Smartphone review: Honor 7

Gulf Business gets a sneak peek of Huawei’s new Honor 7 ahead of its regional launch

Islamic State kills 22 in attacks on Yemen govt, Gulf troops, mosque

It was the first known direct Islamic State assault on the Yemeni government and the Saudi-led coalition

Different Arab money

GCC pension funds worth $397bn, represent $15,000 per national

New EY report urges GCC governments to relook at existing pension fund models to ensure they are sustainable

UAE provides $581.5m in aid to Syrian refugees

The sum is split between food aid, multi-sector aid, shelter, health and support services

UAE provides $207m of aid to Yemen

The country is contributing towards the recovery and rehabilitation of Aden and neighbouring governorates

Dubai’s ruler launches Dhs 1bn global aid foundation

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives project will focus on education, innovation and the eradication of poverty

HotelTonight launches in Dubai, plots regional expansion

Following its Dubai launch, the app will gradually expand to the other emirates and neighbouring countries

Iran expels second-ranking Bahraini diplomat in Tehran

Diplomatic relations between Bahrain and Iran have been strained after the former accused Iran of being behind recent bomb attacks on the island kingdom’s security forces

New Indian channel launches in Middle East, targets South Asian expats

Senior executive at Rishtey Asia confirms content has been curated for the local market

Nexus 6P will be launched in the Middle East

Previous smartphones from Google’s flagship Nexus line have not been officially launched in the region

Saudi Arabia says deeply concerned at Russian attacks on Syria

Officials from the kingdom have said no ISIL targets were present in the areas attacked by Russia

Huawei Smart Watch Metal Strap

Huawei launches new smartphone, watch in the Middle East

The Chinese firm is the third largest smartphone vendor in the Middle East by market share, behind Samsung and Apple

Iran’s leader condemns Saudi over haj crush, demands bodies of pilgrims

At least 239 Iranians pilgrims were killed in the stampede near Mecca and 200 others are still missing

Gulf-backed Yemeni forces battle Houthis for strategic territory

The seizure of the Marib dam by militiamen fighting alongside Gulf troops is their biggest success in several weeks

StanChart aims to hire financial crime compliance staff in Middle East

The bank is hiring a head of sanctions for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan

Death toll from air strike on Yemen wedding party rises above 130

The Saudi-led coalition conducting air strikes in Yemen has strongly denied any role in the wedding party carnage

Lenovo launches 6.8-inch smartphone in the Middle East

The device is aimed to cater to a younger demographic who rarely make calls

UAE salaries predicted to rise by 5% in 2016

Inflation also expected to fall to around 2.7 per cent, report finds

UAE needs 14,000 teachers over next five years – expert

The Gulf region faces teacher shortages as demand outstrips supply

Café Barbera to open four new shops in Dubai and Saudi Arabia

The family-run coffee house has just opened its 8th UAE outlet in Mirdiff