Yemen’s position deals a major setback to international efforts to end the 20-month conflict
Sawiris’ deputy Tamer El Mahdi has been nominated as his successor
The biggest listed companies in the Gulf region
Russian President Vladmir Putin’s role as intermediary between Riyadh and Tehran was pivotal
The Advertising Business Group aims to promote ethical, responsible advertising in the Middle East
The International Monetary Fund has also warned the GCC against taxing expats’ remittances
Sudden policy changes made by the incoming US President will affect regional real estate markets, says Cluttons
GCC boards do not necessarily stick to international corporate governance standards
The lifting of sanctions against Iran in January is yet to have the impact many had hoped for
Low oil prices have squeezed liquidity in the Gulf region
Iran and world powers concluded the nuclear agreement last year
The truce was announced on Friday night as a step to end the 20-month old war
The 48-hour truce started at noon on Saturday
OPEC is moving closer towards finalising its first deal since 2008 to limit oil output
Cheaper products and improving reputations are helping Chinese smartphone manufacturers
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2017
The missile was targeted towards the city of Najran
Mursi was sentenced to death in June 2015
For many Arab rulers and royals, Trump’s victory is a source of anxiety
Brent crude bounced back from a three-month low hit earlier
Finance firms in Britain fear they will lose their licences that allow them to sell their services across the EU
Iran’s expanding economic ties with the world were irreversible, said Rouhani
Investors fear a Trump victory could cause global economic and trade turmoil
Surprise victories gave Trump the momentum he needed to become the United States’ 45th president elect
A Yemeni diplomatic source said that most, but not all, of the Saudi leadership had agreed to the plan
Oil companies helping Iraq develop its massive fields have to clear their spending with Baghdad each year
Aoun, who is in his 80s, secured the presidency by winning the support of 83 MPs
The village is said to be off limits to locals unless they are working as domestic servants
Gulf economies were the worst performing in the high income group in this year’s index
The emirates climbed the most places among the Gulf countries