Iran needs ‘no one’s permission’ to build missiles – President

Iran says its missile tests are not covered by the nuclear deal

World’s top 10 richest Arabs – Forbes

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal once again topped the list

Virgin Mobile MEA appoints new Dubai-based group CEO

Alan Gow’s appointment comes even as the brand prepares to launch operations in the UAE

Iran’s Rouhani condemns US attack on Syria, criticises GCC support

Rouhani has called for an impartial investigation of the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria

Bombings at Egyptian Coptic churches kill 44

There was no immediate claim of responsibility

Saudi coalition in Yemen found responsible for bottle factory attack

An investigation found the coalition was not responsible or had legitimate targets in several other incidnets

Egypt court overturns block on islands transfer to Saudi

A court in January rejected a government plan to transfer the two uninhabited islands to Saudi

Vice Media launches in the Middle East with Dubai HQ

Vice will launch a website and digital channel this summer in the region

Saudi intercepts four missiles fired from Yemen

The missiles were launched towards the cities of Khamis Mushait and Abha

Man with knife arrested trying to enter Tunisian parliament

A parliamentary official said it was not immediately clear why the man was attempting to enter the building

GCC states push for UK free trade deal after Brexit

Trade between Britain and the GCC totals about $37.5bn annually

Nearly 65% of GCC expats do not have a pension

GCC expats are far behind their counterparts in North America, Europe and Asia when it comes to retirement planning, finds survey

UAE army denies targeting civilian boat off Yemen

The attack killed an estimated 42 civilians

Saudi-led coalition calls for UN supervision of Yemen port

The Red Sea port near the Bab al-Mandab strait is under the control of Yemen’s armed Houthi movement

Saudi coalition says Houthi missile intercepted, mosque hit by another

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said the missile targeted the southern coastal city of Jizan

Middle East airlines post strongest passenger demand growth in Jan

Regional carriers saw year-over-year demand growth of 14.4 per cent in international passenger traffic

UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim opens $700m Mall of Egypt

The shopping centre is said to include North Africa’s first artificial snow ski slope

New digital network aims to boost business between GCC and UK

The network will connect 5,000 UK graduates from across the GCC

GCC states to discuss regional rail project in April

Last year, the six countries agreed in principle to delay the 2018 completion date until 2021

Microsoft appoints new head for Middle East and Africa

Samer Abu Ltaif, the regional general manager for the GCC, will take on the new role

US State Department tweets, then deletes congratulations for Iran Oscar win

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi boycotted the Oscars ceremony to protest Trump’s ban

Iran’s President Rouhani says he will seek re-election

Iran will hold a presidential election on May 19

Saudi King Salman begins month-long Asia tour to promote investment

The king is expected to visit Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and China

Why regional businesses must invest in cyber security talent

The demand for cyber security professionals is expected to rise to six million worldwide by 2019

Why regional SMEs should consider flexible benefits for staff

The types of benefits that a particular employee will value most are likely to change throughout their lifetime

Video: Nike sports ad featuring Arab women stirs controversy

The ad attempts to smash stereotypes about women

Saudi Arabia allocates $10bn for Yemen reconstruction

President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has called for reconstruction efforts to focus on power, water, roads, health and education infrastructure

Why Middle East start-ups should consider incubators

Incubators can help mitigate the difficulties of launching your own business

Saudi intercepts and destroys missile from Yemen

The missile was fired towards the city of Khamis Mushayt

Iran President says wants good ties with the GCC states

Rouhani began a one-day trip to Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday