India Regulator Issues Notice To Etihad On Jet Deal

The Abu Dhabi carrier may have to make a tender offer to buy the entire 25 per cent public holding in Jet.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: The Arab Awakening

The GCC could champion regional economic integration in the coming years, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

EU Approves Amendment To Exempt UAE Citizens From Schengen Visa

UAE officials say procedures for exemption are almost complete.

OPEC Joins U.S. In Predicting Stronger 2014 Oil Demand

OPEC said global demand will rise by 1.09 million barrels per day this year, up about 40,000 bpd from its previous forecast.

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Assets Under Management In MEA To Hit $1.5 Trillion By 2020 – PwC

The amount represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 12 per cent.

Richard Branson’s Advice To Governments: “Throw Staff Parties”

The Virgin Group founder was speaking at the Government Summit in Dubai.

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GCC Needs More Women In Science And Technology – Report

GCC governments need to formulate effective labour market policies and offer female friendly workplaces.

Nearly 8.5m Arab Children Remain Excluded From Education

The majority of children in the Arab world are failing to learn while at school, a new report says.

UAE-Led Group Expects To Sign $2bn India Power Deal

TAQA plans to take a majority stake in the plants while India’s IDFC Alternatives and PSP Investments will hold minority stakes.

Italy’s Monte Paschi Foundation In Talks With Qatar For Stake Sale

Qatar sovereign fund is reportedly seeking a 15-20 per cent in the troubled Italian lender.

Wealth X CEO: Why Money And Power Go Hand-In-Hand

Wealth, among other things, buys the ability to innovate without constraints or boundaries, writes Mykolas D. Rambus, CEO of Wealth X.

Top Tech Trends In The Middle East

Video mega trends and machine-to-machine connections feature among the key regional tech trends, finds new Cisco study.

Middle East Air Cargo Grew 12.8% In 2013 – IATA

The Middle East posted the strongest growth in demand across all international markets.

Congo’s ECAir Launches New Dubai Flight Route

The flight signals the first direct link between Congo and the Middle East.

Papua New Guinea Appoints UBS To Refinance $1.48bn Abu Dhabi Bond

The five-year bond was issued to Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) in 2009.

Emirates Launches First A380 Flights To Barcelona

Emirates will look to funnel Spaniards into Dubai and onto its global network – particularly Asian markets such as Hong Kong and Bangkok.

Arabic DotShabaka Website Suffix Goes Live

Dubai telecom firm Etisalat has already adopted the new web ending.

Middle East’s Pharma Industry Needs More Private Sector Investment

The region’s pharmaceutical industry is expected to experience sustainable growth in medium to long term, a new study says.

Arab Funds Among Bidders For Australia’s Queensland Motorways

The consortium of bidders for Queensland Motorways include the Kuwait Investment Authority.

Saxo CEO Warns of China, Euro Concerns in 2014

Lars Seier Christensen warns of slowdown in China and on-going concerns in the Eurozone

Middle East To See A Surge In Chinese Investments In 2014

Around 74 per cent of Chinese investors polled said that they expected outbound M&A deals from the country to rise in 2014.

Rolls-Royce Reveals Bespoke Waterspeed Collection Sketch

Rolls-Royce Middle East reported a fourth consecutive record year in 2013, with sales up 17 per cent year-on-year.

Microsoft Appoints Insider As CEO

Indian-born Satya Nadella replaces Steve Ballmer who said he would step down in August 2013

Kuwait To Invest $676m In Italy

The announcement was made by Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, who is officially visiting the GCC.

Japan’s Tohoku Signs 15-Year LNG Deal With Qatar

Tohoku declined to provide any details on how the Qatar gas will be priced.

Islamic Bank Of Britain Gets Fresh Capital, Plans Expansion

The injection will allow IBB to grow its retail operations and develop its commercial business.

Emirates Starting Daily Abuja-Kano Flights

Emirates will soon serve three cities in oil-rich Nigeria

Saudi Airline Flynas Targets UK And South-East Asia

One-time short-haul carrier is embarking on international expansion

Etihad Regional Starts Geneva-Stuttgart Flights

New route enables Stuttgart passengers to connect with Etihad’s global network via Geneva

Obama To Meet Saudi King To Discuss Security

Saudi Arabia’s intelligence chief has said the kingdom is looking at a “major shift” in relations with the United States.