Global Immigrants Send $500bn Back Home to Poorer Nations

he US is the largest source of remittances, sending $123.3 billion in 2012, the Pew analysis of World Bank data shows.

MENA Governments Urged To Develop Mobile Apps

Governments in the region must create well-designed apps that allow citizens to connect frequently and directly with them, says study.

Dubai Sells Stake In Landmark Miami Hotel To Turnberry

Dubai World had paid $375 million in 2008 for its 50 per cent stake in Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

OMD Wins Media Network of the Year 2013

With 100 per cent client retention and growth nudging 10 per cent, OMD wins top award from Campaign magazine.

TAQA Receives UK Approval For North Sea Development

The Morrone field is expected to initially produce over 3,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Emirates Starts A380 Mauritius Services

Emirates signs 10-year commercial co-operation with Air Mauritius as part of A380 access deal.

UAE Nationals Exempt From EU-Schengen Visa

The decision has been passed by the EU Council of ministers, but requires final approval from the European Parliament.

MENA Economies Set To Grow In 2014

A growing young population, increasing consumption and rising budget expenditure will create investment opportunities in the region.

Most Popular YouTube Videos In MENA 2013

The Middle East and North Africa’s most popular music videos from the last 12 months.

ADCB, Emaar Among UAE’s Favourite Stocks

MubasherTrade report forecasts low-to-mid-single digit economic growth rates in the Middle East in 2014.

UAE Visitors To Singapore Hit 30,000 In First Half

Middle East travellers benefit from plentiful air lift, and abundant food, shopping and leisure attractions

Ethiopian Workers Return From Saudi Arabia Telling of Abuse

Over 100,000 Ethiopians repatriated from Saudi Arabia since the Kingdom began deporting illegal migrants in November.

France Should Allow Headscarves, Arabic In Schools – Report

An estimated five million Muslims, originating mostly from former African colonies such as Algeria and Morocco, live in France.

Wintry Storm Alexa Grips Middle East

The storm has brought snow, rain and cold to swathes of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt.

US, Britain Have Not Helped Syrian Rebels Enough – Saudi Prince

Former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Turki bin Faisal said the two nations did not provide the necessary aid to the rebel unit.

Tommy Weir: Nationalising The Private Sector

All companies must take responsibility for Emirati careers, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Al Jazeera Denies Report Its Cairo Office Was Raided

Reports claimed Al Jazeera’s office in the Egyptian capital had been raided and security forces arrested 11 Qatari citizens.

UAE Has 37 Billionaires With A Combined Wealth Of $45bn

The country ranks second in the Middle East in terms of both its ultra-high net worth population and overall wealth.

UK Introduces Electronic Visa Waiver For Emiratis

The document is issued immediately via a secure website and can be obtained online from anywhere in the world.

Egyptian Forces Arrest Qataris At Al Jazeera’s Cairo Office

Four Qatari police officers were among those arrested, according to a state newspaper.

Gulf Leaders Concerned By Iran’s Plans For More Nuclear Plants

Iranian media have said Tehran is in serious talks with Russia to construct new nuclear power stations.

MENA’s M&A Deal Values Rise By 76% In Q3

Increased investor interest in the Middle East is indicative of the region’s recovery, EY said.

IEA Boosts 2014 Global Oil Demand Forecast On US Recovery

The International Energy Agency estimated that oil demand will increase by 1.2 million barrels a day next year.

Etihad Mulls investment In Alitalia

The Abu Dhabi carrier is expected to decide on whether to buy a stake in the troubled Italian airline “just before Christmas”, a source said.

Chuck Hagel Underscores Support For Syrian Moderates

The U.S. Defense Secretary met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and Defence Minister Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah.

OPEC Cuts Output Closer To 2014 Demand, Upbeat On Economy

OPEC expects demand for its oil in 2014 to average 29.57 million barrels per day.

Saudi Aramco Said to Supply Full January Crude Volume to Europe

Aramco has the option to reduce monthly sales volumes to term buyers.

UAE To Handle Nearly As Many Passengers As China – IATA

Governments in both countries “recognise the value of connectivity provided by aviation”.

Cathay Pacific Moves Dubai Freighter Operations To DWC

The carrier said its 14 weekly passenger services will continue to operate through Dubai International.

Saudi Call For Gulf Arab Union Faces Hurdles

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah proposed two years ago for a stronger union with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.