IMF Warns GCC To Cut Spending, Diversify

GDP growth in the GCC region is expected to slow to 3.75 per cent in 2013 as oil production stalls, says IMF.

Over 60% Of MENA Employees Unhappy With Pay

A new poll by Bayt.com finds that the majority of employees in the region feel that they are not well compensated in their jobs.

Qatar Holding Invests In The Chernin Group

Qatar’s investment vehicle puts a rumoured $100 million into the Peter Chernin-owned media company.

Arab Spring Economies To Recover Slowly – IMF

Weak demand in Europe and other regions will continue to weigh on the Arab Spring states.

Travel: Fregate Island – The Indian Ocean’s Eden

The award-winning Frégate Island Private resort is a Monaco-sized slice of paradise in the Seychelles.

The Middle East’s Top Green Companies

A definitive list of regional companies implementing meaningful initiatives for the environment.

OPEC Acknowledges Shale Oil Supply Is Significant

In its World Oil Outlook report, OPEC cuts its forecast of global oil demand to 2016 due to economic weakness.

Emirates To Sponsor Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

Dubai-based Emirates will now serve as the official airline of the games and the Queen’s Baton Relay.

Oil Down 4% As Fiscal Cliff Looms After US Vote

President Obama winning a second term in office has seen oil price drop after previous 3 per cent gains when Romney was favourite.

REVEALED: Top 10 Tweeters In The Middle East

UAE-based commentator Sultan Al Qassemi is the most connected Twitter user in the region, says new study.

British PM Cameron Meets KSA’s King Abdullah

The two leaders discussed regional and international developments, Palestine and the situation in Syria.

Obama Win Keeps Peace In The Middle East

The US President’s re-election will help abate worries of war in the Middle East, say political experts.

Expert – Romney Win Would Have Been ‘Catastrophic’

Barack Obama’s win will give global and regional markets a confidence boost.

Egypt Hopes Obama Will Work For Both Nations’ Interests

Egypt’s presidency said it hoped Obama would work for American and Egyptian people.

Obama’s Victory Speech After Winning US Election

Barack Obama has made his victory speech to the world from his campaign base camp in Chicago.

Romney Concedes Defeat In Speech

Mitt Romney says he ‘gave his all’ in the US election campaign.

Obama Re-Elected As US President

Barack Obama has won the election race, defeating Mitt Romney to a second term in the White House.

UAE And UK Plan Defence Partnership Around Typhoon

Prime Minister David Cameron’s visit to the country comes to an end as both parties discuss a strategic air defence relationship.

Final Countdown: US To Decide President In Landmark Election

While both the candidates are neck to neck, polls suggest that US president Barack Obama has a slight edge over Republican Mitt Romney.

US Clears Sale Of Missile Defense System To UAE, Qatar

The two Gulf countries are planning to buy Lockheed missile-defense systems worth up to $7.6 billion.

World Travel Market Reveals Top Travel Trends

Global trends worldwide include the rise of shopping hotels in the Middle East and the attraction of forbidden lands in the Americas.

GCC To Invest Billions In ASEAN Region

As Western economic growth slows, Gulf investors look east towards the thriving ASEAN countries.

Standard Chartered To Target Ultra-High Net Worth Clients

The lender has made new appointments to establish a family office for the super rich and begun an Islamic private banking service for rich Muslims.

UK Prime Minister Cameron Visits The Gulf

David Cameron will visit the UAE, Saudi Arabia and another Middle Eastern country as he aims to secure orders for fighter jets.

US Elections: Who Is the GCC’s Favourite?

GCC leaders will choose economics over politicised debate in the US election.

Yemen LNG Pipeline To Be Repaired In A Week

The 320-km gas pipeline was damaged during an attack last week.

Top 10 Tips For Investors

Unless you diversify and explore all the options in the market, you will not get the returns you expect, say experts.

Barclays Hit By Fresh US Investigations

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may seek a $435 million civil penalty and roughly $35 million in disgorgement from the lender.

Flexing The Right Muscles: Interview With COO Of Fitness First

George Flooks, COO of Fitness First tells Meghna Pant how to get really fit in the business world.

Hong Kong Named World’s Top Financial Centre

GCC cities fail to feature in World Economic Forum’s report as top six places remain unchanged.