Muslim, Christian, Jewish Leaders Unite To Condemn IS At Saudi-Backed Conference

Islamic State has caused international alarm by capturing large expanses of Iraq and Syria, declaring a Sunni “caliphate” .

Saudi King Calls On Egypt To Back Gulf Accord

Relations between Cairo and Doha have deteriorated since President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took charge.

Airbus To Deliver First A350 Jetliner To Qatar Airways By Mid-December

The A350, Airbus’s newest plane and made with a carbon-fiber composite fuselage, is a direct competitor to Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

Top 10 Indian Cities For UAE NRI Property Investors

Mumbai tops the list, followed closely by Bangalore, finds new survey.

Almost 60% Of Finance Professionals In ME Expect A Bonus In 2014

The majority of regional financial professionals also expect bonuses to increase when compared to last year, finds survey.

Etihad Starts San Francisco Flights

Abu Dhabi carrier launches fifth US route and now serves two key Californian cities directly

FIFA Ethics Chiefs To Meet On Thursday Over Report On Qatar 2022 World Cup

Hans-Joachim Eckert will meet investigator Michael Garcia to discuss their differences over the probe.

India Urges Higher Pay For Millions Of Gulf Workers

The recommended minimum monthly salary has risen to SAR1,200 in Saudi, and to Dhs1,500 in the UAE.

Iran Oil Minister Slams Producers For Not Cutting Output

Zanganeh did not name the countries but he may have been referring to Saudi Arabia, a dominant force within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

Islamic State Claims It Has Beheaded U.S. Hostage Kassig

The video did not show the beheading but showed a masked man standing with a decapitated head covered in blood lying at his feet.

EU Commission Clears Etihad’s 49% Buy Of Italian Airline Alitalia

To secure approval Etihad and Alitalia agreed to give up airport slots on the Rome-Belgrade route as Alitalia and Air Serbia, are the only carriers offering direct flights on that route.

Houthi Advance Raises Alert For Saudi Border Guards

Sunni Saudi Arabia is alarmed by the Houthis links to Iran and fears they may seek to emulate the king-making role played in Lebanon by its Shi’ite militia Hezbollah.

Almost 70% Of Tech Start-Ups In MENA Struggle For Funding

Start-ups still lack adequate funding options despite the growth of venture capital firms and other alternative forms of funding, a Silicon Oasis survey shows.

Bombs Explode Near Egyptian, UAE Embassies In Libyan Capital

There were no immediate details of whether embassies were the target of the bombs or whether any staff or security guards were in the buildings at the time.

EU To Approve Etihad’s 49% Buy Of Alitalia -Sources

The sources said the EU antitrust authority had accepted the airlines’ offer to give up some airport slots on the Rome-Belgrade route to facilitate rivals.

Iran Oil Minister Meets Kuwait Emir On Weak Oil Prices

Iran’s oil minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh discussed the developments in the oil market with Kuwait’s emir, the Iranian news agency reported.

OPEC Delegates Start Whispering About Potential Oil Cut

International oil prices have fallen by around 30 per cent since June, as fast-rising U.S. shale production has contributed to growing supplies.

Egypt Considers Tighter Curbs On Media Coverage Of Military

A law in effect for decades already bans reporting on the military without permission, but a text of the new draft leaked to local media would increase curbs and penalties.

Zain Iraq Says To Launch 3G Mobile Services By Jan 2015

Zain and its rival Asiacell had baulked at government demands to pay $307 million for 3G spectrum for seven to eight years remaining on their $1.25 billion mobile licences awarded in 2007.

Iraqi President To Visit Saudi Arabia Amid Hopes Of Diplomatic Thaw

An improvement in ties between Riyadh and Baghdad could help strengthen a regional alliance against Islamic State militants.

Don’t Panic Over Oil Price Drop, Situation Will Fix Itself – OPEC Head

Abdullah al-Badri said both producers and consumers would be happy with oil prices in a broad range around $100 per barrel.

Starwood Partners With Emirates Skywards

Both operators’ premium travellers will now be able to enjoy mutual benefits, earning points and rewards.

Japan Agrees To Extend UAE Crude Storage Deal

The agreement allows UAE easy access to Asian markets while giving Japan priority access to reserves if Japan is in short supply of crude.

Qatar Fund May Up Bid For Canary Wharf Owner Songbird

Songbird rejected an initial approach on Friday, saying the 295-pence a share offer significantly undervalued the company.

Dubai Insulated From Oil Price Slide Due To Economic Diversification – S&P

Dubai’s diversification into sectors such as trade, tourism, real estate will ensure that it enjoys favourable economic conditions.

Dubai Expo 2020 Team Visits Milan Ahead Of World Expo 2015

Expo 2015 Milan is themed around the issue of tackling global food and hunger challenges.

Iran, US, EU Hold Nuclear Talks In Oman

The discussions are taking place just two weeks before a self-imposed November 24 deadline for reaching a comprehensive deal.

Stock News: Qatar, UAE Stocks Rise After MSCI Index Review

Shares in Dubai’s Emaar Properties and Dubai Islamic Bank, whose weightings also increased, rose 2.5 and 1.6 per cent respectively.

Egypt Received $10.6 bn From Gulf Last Fiscal Year -Minister

Of about 74 billion Egyptian pounds of aid received in the 2013-14 fiscal year, 53 billion pounds was in the form of petroleum products, with the remaining 21 billion pounds coming as cash grants.

OPEC Concerned, Not Panicking About Oil Price – Badri

Abdullah al-Badri said it was up to OPEC member countries to decide how to respond to the oil price drop.