Up To 75% Of Middle East Employers Say Hiring Up Over Last Year – Study

However, majority of regional firms struggling to attract and retain skilled talent, finds Towers Watson study.

Dubai Judge Approves Liquidation Of Local Espirito Santo Unit

Portugal’s largest listed lender, Banco Espirito Santo, was rescued by the state in August.

Dubai Ranks Most Expensive On UK List Of Value For Money Holiday Destinations

Jumeirah in the emirate came bottom on a list ranked by the cost of a basket of travel essentials.

UAE’s Arabtec To Launch Phase 1 Of Mega Egypt Housing Project By Year-End

In March, Arabtec said it would build one million homes in Egypt in a $40 billion project backed by the Egyptian and UAE governments.

Palestinian Businessman Said Khoury Dies Aged 91

Khoury founded the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), one of the region’s biggest construction firms.

Airbus To Cut A330 Production Rate In 2015

A spokesman said the cut in production would not result in job losses.

Apple Launches iPad Air 2, World’s “Slimmest” Tablet; New Mini Version

The larger tablet includes new features such as an anti-reflective screen and the “Touch ID” sensor.

New GCC Projects To Hit $180bn This Year Despite Oil Price

Brent crude oil sank to a four-year low below $83 a barrel last week because of ample supply and the prospect of a weak global economy.

Will Al Sisi Help Bring Egypt Back On Track?

Political stability has returned to Egypt under President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi but it yet to be seen if the former Army man be able to command its faltering economy back to life.

Where Are Arab Investors Buying Property In London?

Middle Eastern investors are causing a marked shift in London’s prime property market.

Oil Market Proves Mightier Than OPEC

Prices above $100 are unsustainable because they lead to too much new supply and too much demand destruction, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp.

UAE’s Air Passenger Numbers To Grow 5.6% By 2034 – IATA

Globally, passenger numbers are expected to reach 7.3 billion by 2034, representing a 4.1 per cent average annual growth.

Oil Sinks To Four-Year Low Below $83 As Economic Worries Mount

Global benchmark Brent has lost more than 28 per cent since June on slow demand and abundant supply.

GCC Mulls Joint Naval Force Against Regional Threats

The joint naval force will work towards protecting the Gulf’s commercial routes while cooperating with other international security forces to combat terrorism.

Stock News: Markets Extend Pull-Back Amid Global Gloom

Dubai’s index fell 2.7 per cent to 4,370 points as a broad sell-off continued.

Jumeirah Unveils Chinese Expansion

Trio of properties in Nanjing, Wuhan and Hainan take group’s Chinese portfolio to eight hotels

Oil Falls To $84, Near Four-Year Low, On Oversupply

Oil saw its biggest daily fall in more than three years on Tuesday.

Blackstone, Gulf Investors Buy Stake In UAE’s GEMS Education

Under the transaction, GEMS will be split into two entities, with the investing group buying a stake in the part of the business focussed on MENA and Asia.

Samsung Launches Flagship Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge And Gear S In UAE

The Note 4, priced at Dhs2,799, will be available from October 16, while the Note Edge will be launched later as a limited edition product.

IndiGo Inks Airbus’ Largest Single Aircraft Deal

Indian low-cost carrier makes second commitment to A320 neo programme

Swiss Airline Darwin Waters Down Etihad Deal To Get Green Light

Etihad has agreed to relinquish a role in the appointment of top executives at Darwin.

Qatar Emir Tells Saudi King He Met Terms To End GCC Rift – Source

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE recalled their ambassadors to Qatar in March, accusing Doha of failing to abide by an accord not to interfere in each other’s internal affairs.

Etihad Partners Air Berlin, Alitalia Sign Codeshare Deal

The airlines, both battling to return to profitability, said the codeshare deal would cover 412 flights between Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Middle East Lacks Adequate Theme Park Hotels – Report

With new leisure attractions coming up in the region, hoteliers must target the theme park hotels sector, says Colliers.

U.S., Saudi Arabia Hit Militant Targets In Syria -U.S. Military

Strikes destroyed a machine gun firing position, a militant unit, damaged a staging location and several buildings.

Yemen President Names New PM, Shi’ite Houthis Welcome Choice

Khaled Bahah’s appointment is expected to help ease a political crisis triggered by the Houthis’ capture of Sanaa last month.

British Parliament To Hold Symbolic Vote On Palestine Status

The motion due for debate in Britain’s lower house of parliament will ask parliamentarians whether they believe the government should recognise the state of Palestine.

Kerry Pushes For Mideast Peace, Donors Pledges $5bn For Palestinians

Among countries offering reconstruction aid for Gaza, Qatar offered $1 billion, Kuwait and UAE promised $200 million each and Turkey pledged $200 million.

Panasonic Aims To Double Middle East, Africa Business By 2018

The Japanese electronics company aims to grow its overall business in MEA to over $1 billion.

Egypt’s Sisi Urges Israel To Consider 2002 Arab Peace Initiative

The plan, rejected by Israel, offered full recognition of the Jewish state but only if it gave up all land seized in the 1967 Middle East war and agreed to a “just solution” for Palestinian refugees.