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.

Etihad Postpones Launch To Ethiopia

The Abu Dhabi airline’s application for an operating permit was rejected by Ethiopia’s aviation authority.

Cairo Property Demand To Increase – Analysts

The Cairo real estate market could be poised for recovery as investor confidence returns due to a more stable political environment after the appointment of a new government

GCC States Should Cut State Spending Growth -IMF

Their combined budget surplus could turn into a deficit by 2017, the International Monetary Fund has warned.

LATEST: More Gulf Airlines Suspend US Services

A number of carriers have pulled services to New York and Washington as Hurricane Sandy approaches the US eastern seaboard.

Emirates, Etihad Cancel Flights As Hurricane Sandy Nears

The massive hurricane is expected to hit the US east coast on Monday evening.

Brent Slips Near $109 As Hurricane Sandy Approaches US

Six East Coast oil refineries representing 1.19 million barrels per day could potentially be hit by the deadly storm.

Gold Holds Slight Gains, But Firm US Dollar Weighs

Investors were now waiting for the US payrolls report and the US elections.

Turkey Targets $100 Billion Arab World Trade In Five Years

Turkey has good cause to be happy with its millennial decision to instigate a strategic international realignment from Europe to the Middle East, say analysts.

Arabs Grudgingly Favour Obama In US Election

People in the Middle East view Republican candidate Romney as being too aggressive.

Apple’s iPad Mini To Reach UAE Before Year-End

Apple’s new smaller tablet is expected to ‘officially’ reach UAE shelves within the next three months, say retailers.

GCC Women Rise Up The Ranks

Recent research proves that women business leaders improve a company’s financial performance. But is the GCC tapping its talented female workforce?

Emir Of Qatar Makes Historic Gaza Visit

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani denounces Israel’s policies and praises the people of Gaza on first ever visit.

Alwaleed Says Citigroup Has Great Potential

The Saudi billionaire says ex-Citi CEO Vikram Pandit did a “pretty good job.”

Pilgrims Arrive In Mecca For Haj

Authorities have emphasised the religious occasion is no place for protests over the regional turmoil.