HSBC Launches Chinese Currency Investment Options

China’s Renminibi is touted to be a top trading currency along with the Euro and US dollar.

OSN Acquires Pehla, Taps Into South Asian TV Content

OSN has announced full ownership of Pehla for an undisclosed amount while it awaits update on an IPO.

Boeing Unveils First B787-9 Dreamliner

With the second and third airplanes in final assembly, Boeing will be hopeful the second version will have a smoother entry to market than the first.

Gold Hits 11-Week High, Briefly Tops $1,400

The precious metal was buoyed by weak U.S. data and political tensions in Syria.

Muslim Brotherhood Leaders, Mubarak Face Trial In Egypt

More than 1,000 people have died in violence across Egypt since the removal of President Mohamed Mursi.

Oman’s Qaboos Visits Iran, US-Tehran Mediation In Focus

The Sultan’s visit is the first by a foreign leader since moderate President Hassan Rouhani took office in early August.

ME Employees Prefer To Work For Socially Responsible Companies

Almost 90 per cent of those polled said the corporate sector has a moral responsibility to partake in CSR projects.

HSBC Names New Head Of Debt Capital Markets MENA

The lender also named a new chief executive of the Middle East and North Africa.

Dubai’s DFSA, EU Regulators Tie Up To Hike Investment Flows

The regulators will supervise fund managers operating between the Dubai International Financial Centre and Europe.

Britain Operates Secret Monitoring Station In Middle East

The station is part of a $1.56 billion global eavesdropping project, say reports citing leaked documents from Edward Snowden.

Western, ME Defence Chiefs To Meet To Discuss Syria

The meeting, planned two months ago, is the third that the top military officers have held on Syria this year.

Airbus Heralds Middle East Growth

Top executives from the European manufacturer praise GCC airlines for their use of the A380 and launching the new A350.

Generous Gulf Aid Will Help Egypt Limp Through Crisis

If the conflict continues to worsen, Egypt’s economy could slow further than the 2.2 per cent growth recorded in the first quarter of this year.

In Search Of New India

New India, long buried since the crash, may see 2013 as its resurgent year. Can India overcome corruption and political hurdles to embrace greater global liquidity and a pick up in investor sentiment?

Fear Returns To Egypt As State Crackdown Widens

At least 900 people have been killed since security forces broke up two pro-Mursi camps on August 14.

Anantara Partners With Dubai Firm, Launches First Hotel In Africa

Minor Hotel Group has tied up with Dubai-based Rani Investment to expand in Africa.

MENA And Egypt Are Like An Upside Down Europe

The MENA region needs to find a common voice, writes Steen Jakobsen, chief economist at Saxo Bank.

Global Property Standards To Increase Transparency In ME Markets

Upcoming international regulations will ensure uniformity in Middle Eastern property markets, says Jones Lang LaSalle Middle East CEO.

Egyptian Court Orders Mubarak’s Release

Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison last year for failing to prevent the killing of demonstrators.

Middle East Warning: Don’t Be Too Beautiful

Are you good looking, handsome or beautiful? Careful, your features may cause problems in the region.

Oil Slips Below $110 As Supply Worries Ease

Reports claim that some Libyan oil exports, stopped due to strikes and civil unrest, might soon resume.

Exclusive: LinkedIn Reduces Minimum Age To 13 In UAE

Following the launch of a new ‘University pages’ feature, LinkedIn aims to target high school students.

The World’s Most Popular Search Engines

Google is not the only search engine on the web. Here are some others also worth a try.

Egypt To Use Gulf Billions To Spur Economy

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have promised Egypt a total of $12 billion in loans, grants and fuel shipments.

EXCLUSIVE: PwC MENA Expands, Plans to Hire 1,000 Staff

The professional services company plans to employ staff across many sectors, including telcos, financial services and energy.

It’s Official: Money Does Make You Happy

A survey finds it takes more money to be considered wealthy in the UAE than it does in the United States or the UK.

EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Flydubai’s New Business Class

Dominic Ellis is the first journalist to experience the new class of Dubai’s low-cost carrier, testing everything from the cabin to duty free.

Qatar Sends Second Shipment Of LNG To Egypt

Doha agreed in June to supply Egypt with five shipments to cover some of its power needs.

Egypt’s Rulers Can Count On Gulf Aid Despite Crackdown

Saudi, Kuwait and the UAE have pledged aid worth $12 billion since Mursi’s removal on July 3.

Egyptian Authorities Arrest Muslim Brotherhood Leader

Egypt’s Interior Ministry’s Facebook page showed a picture of Mohamed Badie with a caption confirming his arrest.