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Revealed: Top 10 Skyscrapers Under Construction In The GCC

Saudi Arabia’s upcoming Kingdom Tower, estimated to rise over a 1000 metres in height when ready, tops the list.

Renewed Gaza Truce Holds After Rocky Start

A halt in more than a month of fighting, in which 1,945 Palestinians and 67 Israelis have been killed, had been set to expire at midnight on Wednesday.

Egypt’s Mubarak Denies Ordering Killing Of Protesters

Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison in 2012 for complicity in the deaths of demonstrators, but an appeals court subsequently ordered a retrial.

Italian Journalist, Three Bomb Disposal Experts, Two Others Killed In Gaza

They were killed when unexploded munitions blew up in the town of Beit Lahiya.

Gulf States Might Return Envoys To Doha Soon – Official

Oman’s foreign minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah said that the recent dialogue between Qatar’s emir and Saudi’s King Abdullah has been effective in easing the rift.

Glad To Be Rid Of Maliki, Saudi Arabia Congratulates New Iraq PM

In a message sent to Haider al-Abadi, King Abdullah wished him success in “in restoring cohesion” among the Iraqi people.

Saudi Arabia Tells Israel Only Peace Can Ensure Its Survival

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal also called for support from Egypt to end the fighting.

Human Rights Watch Urges UN Inquiry Into “Systematic” Egypt Killings

Egypt’s government said the report was “characterised by negativity and bias” and relied on anonymous witnesses rather than neutral sources.

Gulf’s International Schools Whip Up $6bn In Fees

The UAE had 439 international schools in the second quarter of 2014- the highest number of international schools in the region- up from 433 in the first quarter.

UN Names Panel To Probe War Crimes In Gaza, Israel Slams It

The independent team will investigate “all violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law” by both sides.

Lufthansa, Austrian Extend Erbil Flight Suspension

Lufthansa also said that the airlines within its group would continue to avoid Iraqi airspace on transit flights.

Bentley Motors Middle East Deliveries Up 30% in H1 2014

The car maker delivered 1,185 cars in the Middle East during the first half of the year.

Revealed: Most Punctual Airlines In The Middle East And Africa

Bahrain’s Gulf Air tops the list of the most punctual regional airlines in 2013, as compiled by Flight Stats.

Turks Vote For President As Erdogan Envisages “New Turkey”

Opinion polls put Erdogan, 60, far ahead of two rivals competing for a five-year term as president.

Islamic State Killed 500 Yazidis, Buried Some Victims Alive – Iraq

Iraq’s human rights minister said some 300 women were also kidnapped as slaves.

UAE’s Dana Gas Says Tribunal Gives Favourable Ruling On Iran Deal

The tribunal ruled a 25-year contract for National Iranian Oil Co (NIOC) to supply gas to Crescent was valid and binding on both parties.

Etihad Follows Emirates, Suspends Flights To Erbil

Etihad’s flights to Basra and Baghdad will continue to operate as normal, the carrier said.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Suspends Activity In Kurdistan Block Due To Instability

The Taqa-operated plant is expected to initially produce approximately 30,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) with first oil expected by early 2015.

Once A Haven For Daytrippers, Affluent Gaza Town Reduced To Rubble

In Khuzaa, people say at least 70 were killed and more bodies may lie beneath the rubble.

Mediators Race Against Clock To Extend 3-Day Gaza Truce

Efforts to turn the ceasefire into a lasting truce could prove difficult.

UAE To Award Infrastructure Projects Worth $15.18bn In 2014

Infrastructure project awards across the GCC are forecast to exceed $86 billion in 2014, up 77.8 per cent over 2013, a new report says.

Emirates To Suspend Flights To Iraqi City Of Erbil From August 12

The Dubai-based airline said it will continue to operate flights to Basra and Baghdad.

IATA Says Risks From Ebola, Gaza And Russia Could Dampen Air Travel Demand

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, that has killed 932 people so far, could be one of the biggest challenges this year for some airlines, said IATA.

Cost Of Gaza Truce “Almost Too Much To Bear” – UN Chief

Gaza officials say the war has killed 1,867 Palestinians, most of them civilians.

Egypt Upholds Death Sentence For 12 For Murder Of Policeman -Sources

The men were charged in connection with violence that erupted when police stormed the town of Kerdasa near Cairo in September.

Saudi Arabia Provides $1bn Aid To Lebanon’s Army

Lebanon has been buffeted by violence linked to the Syrian conflict, including rocket attacks, suicide bombings and gun battles.

Etisalat Says Egyptian Unit Considering IPO

Etisalat Misr is planning a $500 million share sale on the Egyptian stock exchange, according to reports.

UK Minister Sayeeda Warsi Quits Over ‘Morally Indefensible’ Gaza Policy

Gaza officials say the war has killed 1,865 Palestinians, most of them civilians.

UAE-Based Time Hotels Inks Deal To Manage Red Sea Resort In Egypt

The hospitality firm will manage a beach resort comprising of a hotel and residences in the Sahl Haseesh development in Egypt.

Egypt Plans To Dig New Suez Canal

The current Suez Canal brings in around $5 billion of revenues per year.