Arab Bank Chairman Testifies In US Court, Denies Funding Hamas

A lawsuit, first filed 10 years ago, accuses the Jordan-based bank of knowingly maintaining accounts for operatives of the militant Islamist group.

Eid Al Adha Could Fall On October 5 – Report

The chairman of the Islamic Crescent Observation Project (ICOP) has reportedly said that Eid Al Adha could also fall on October 4.

Standard Chartered PE Invests $35m In Jordan Poultry Producer

SCPE said it would obtain two seats on the board of Al Jazeera, Jordan’s only fully integrated poultry producer and distributor.

As Apple Prepares To Unveil iPhone 6, Quick UAE Launch Urged

The new device from Apple is expected to do “extremely well” in the UAE, says expert.

Arabs Vow To Confront Islamic State, Cooperate With International Efforts

Arab League foreign ministers also called to suppress the flow of foreign fighters, financing and other support to “Islamist extremist groups” in Iraq and Syria.

Arab League To Back Iraqi, US Campaign Against Islamic State

Diplomatic sources have said that the Arab League would agree a resolution endorsing the U.S. military campaign against the group.

Qatar Confirms That It Has Detained Two British Human Rights Workers

Krishna Upadhyaya and Ghimire Gundev, who were investigating the abuse of Nepali migrant workers in Qatar, went missing on August 31.

Apple’s Rivals Hope Its iWatch Makes “Wearable” Work

Media reports have pinpointed 9 September as the date Apple will introduce its long-rumoured smartwatch.

Dubai’s Dnata To Buy Britain’s Stella Travel Services

Chester-based Stella operates five brands that provide travel services ranging from retail operations to call centres.

Apple To Add Security Alerts For iCloud Users, Says Cook – WSJ

Apple will alert users through email and push notifications when someone tries to change an account password or restore iCloud data to a new device.

US-Chartered Flydubai Plane Reaches Dubai After Being Diverted To Iran

The aircraft, carrying about 100 Americans from Afghanistan, was diverted to Iran because of issues with its flight plan.

Apple’s Smartwatch To Have NFC Technology

Apple is also expected to add NFC, which is used for making wireless payments, to the next version of its iPhone.

Egypt Charges Ex-President Mursi With Leaking State Secrets To Qatar

The public prosecutor said Mursi’s aides leaked documents which detailed the country’s foreign and domestic policies.

Saudi Bristles As Turmoil Looms Large In The Middle East

The Kingdom is wary of the growing influence that the Islamic State is wielding across the region.

In Northeast Syria, Islamic State Builds A Government

The group, famous for its beheadings, provides electricity and water, pays salaries, controls traffic, and runs nearly everything from bakeries to courts.

Experts Urge Global Action As Ebola Death Toll Rises

The Ebola virus has claimed over 1,900 lives since the outbreak began in West Africa late last year. Is enough being done to stop its lethal spread?

Qatar National Bank Says Buying 12.5% Stake In Ecobank

The stake will consist of current outstanding ordinary shares and the conversion of QNB’s convertible preference shares.

Microsoft Launches Affordable Lumia Phones 830, 730 And 735

Unveiled at the IFA in Berlin, the new phones run on the Windows Phone 8.1 OS and include apps such as Skype, Microsoft Office and OneDrive.

Kuwait Petroleum Eyes Stake In Indian Refinery

India, the world’s fourth largest oil consumer, imports about 80 per cent of its oil needs.

UAE-Based Namshi To Be Part Of New Global Fashion E-Commerce Group

Rocket Internet group and Sweden’s Kinnevik are combining five international fashion e-commerce firms including Dafiti, Jabong, Lamoda, Namshi and Zalora.

UAE Calls For “Unified Effort” Against Militancy In Region

The UAE’s foreign ministry called for cooperation and coordination against what it called the global scourge of terrorism, especially in Iraq and Syria.

Middle East Airlines Record Strongest Traffic Growth Globally In July

Globally, passenger traffic demand was up 5.3 per cent in July compared to the same period last year, IATA said.

Apple’s iPhone 6 – What Will It Feature?

A round-up of five key features that Apple’s new smartphone – launching next week – is expected to have.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Note 4 With Extras, But No Breakaway Features

The new Galaxy Note 4 features a crisper, 5.7-inch display in a metal frame.

Obama Says Will “Degrade And Destroy” Islamic State

Islamic State released a video on Tuesday showing the beheading of journalist Steven Sotloff, the second American hostage to be killed within weeks.

UK Not Ruling Out Airstrikes Against Islamic State, Says Hostage Video Genuine

IS released a video on Tuesday showing the beheading of American hostage Steven Sotloff, and issued a threat against a British hostage.

Islamic State Issues Video Of Beheading Of US Hostage

Steven Sotloff, a 31-year-old freelance journalist from Florida, was kidnapped in Syria in August 2013 and is believed to have been beheaded by Islamic State militants.

Alitalia, Etihad Deal Likely To Be Cleared By End Of Year

Etihad clinched a deal last month to buy 49 per cent of lossmaking Alitalia for 1.76 billion euros.

Gold Hits New Low As Equities, Dollar Strengthen

The metal has been underpinned by worries over the stand-off between Russia and the West over Ukraine and persistent unrest in the Middle East.

Breitling Launches New Luxury Watch On-Board Emirates A380

The Chronomat Airborne became the world’s first ever watch that was launched live on-board the jumbo jet.