Lenovo Beats HP To Become World’s Top PC Supplier

Industry analysts IDC and Gartner reported that Lenovo reached 16.7 per cent global PC marketshare in Q2 2013.

Brazil’s EBX, Abu Dhabi Fund Agree On Debt Refinance Deal

The agreement will reportedly cut EBX’s debt with Mubadala by more than 25 per cent to between $1.6 billion and $1.7 billion.

The GCC’s Future Generation Of Rulers

Following the ascension of Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, who will join him in the future in leading the Gulf states?

Fire Damages Qatari-Owned Historic Paris Hotel

The damage came as workers were putting final touches to a renovation by the owner, a brother of Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the former emir of Qatar.

GCC IPOs Raise $48m In Q2 2013

Political instability in Egypt and other countries in the Middle East have dampened investor confidence resulting in low offering values.

London Remains Safe Haven For Middle East Property Investors

However, GCC investors are looking beyond traditional luxury hotspots such as Mayfair and Knightsbridge.

Google Launches Ramadan Hub For Holy Month

The new hub will stream a live feed from Mecca allowing users to follow the Umrah pilgrimage.

Palestinian To Launch $10m Arabic Online Encyclopedia

Talal Abu Ghazaleh hopes to launch of Tagipedia, a free online Arabic encyclopedia with one million entries by the end of the year.

Obama Speaks With UAE Crown Prince, Qatar Emir About Egypt Concerns

The phone calls from the US president came on a day when the UAE and Saudi offered $8 billion in aid to Cairo.

UAE To Give Egypt $3bn Support, Saudis $5bn

The UAE will make a $1 billion grant to Egypt and a $2 billion loan.

Nokia Launches New Ramadan Apps On Windows 8 Platform

Apps provide information on prayer timings, location of mosques and iftar and suhoor restaurant options.

Egypt Seeks End To Crisis With Quick Elections

Interim leader Adli Mansour has decreed that a parliamentary vote will be held in about six months, followed by a presidential election.

Corruption Worsened In Arab Countries Since Uprisings

The majority of respondents in Egypt, Tunisia and Yemen feel the level of corruption has risen in the past two years.

Ramadan To Start Wednesday, 1600 Prisoners Released

Working hours for private and public offices during Ramadan have also been issued.

White House Will Not Cut Off Aid To Egypt

The U.S. is not prepared to label the Egyptian military’s overthrow of the government as a coup, a move that would determine if aid to the country would continue.

Five Marketing Tips For Brands During Ramadan

Marketers should focus on social media campaigns as residents spend more time on social networking platforms during the holy month.

Government To Assign Email Addresses To All Iranians

The move is aimed at increasing interaction between state authorities and the citizens.

At Least 42 Killed In Egypt, Islamists Call For Uprising

President Mohamed Mursi’s Muslim Brotherhood is urging Egyptians to rise up against the army.

Infiniti’s Global Name Change To Rollout In ME

The Infiniti FX will become the QX70, with its first appearance in the Middle East this year.

SMEs Attracting More Funds From MENA Private Equity Firms

As political uncertainty rises in the Middle East, PE firms are increasingly considering SMEs as a viable investment option.

Egypt’s Central Bank Governor Flies To Abu Dhabi

The UAE pledged $3 billion in aid for Egypt in 2011 that has yet to be delivered.

QE2 To Become Luxury Hotel In Asia

Dubai World’s investment arm Istithmar bought the vessel from Cunard for $100 million back in 2007.

Egypt’s New PM Talks Unclear, More Protests Due

A presidential spokesman has told reporters that Mohamed ElBaradei had not in fact been chosen as prime minister.

Mohamed ElBaradei To Be Egypt’s New Interim PM

ElBaradei was among liberal leaders who opposed Mursi and called for massive protests.

Etihad Nears Deal To Invest In JAT Airways

Last month the Abu Dhabi carrier and JAT signed a preliminary agreement over a possible equity investment.

WHO Sets Up Emergency Committee On MERS Virus

Most of the cases of MERS have been in Saudi Arabia, with 40 people killed so far.

A Time For Regulation

The Mena region’s approach to alternative energy infrastructure is fragmented and needs work to foster new technology.

Middle East M&A Deal Values Up 35.9%

According to a report from Mergermarket, the region saw its highest half-year value in M&A deals since 2010.

UAE, Kuwait Congratulate Egypt’s Mansour After Mursi Overthrow

Kuwait’s ruler Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah congratulated Egypt’s interim president and people.

Egypt To Swear In Interim Leader, Ousted President Mursi Held

Adli Mansour, chief justice at Cairo’s constitutional court, will replace temporarily Mursi as head of state.