Middle East boating industry defies regional economic slump

Loyal customers and a booming market have helped the industry stay buoyant

Liverpool FC in Middle East takeover bid, says report

The famous Premier League football club could be sold for more than $900m

Emirates renews sponsorship deal with soccer league team New York Cosmos

The contract has been extended for three years

GCC needs to create stronger union to boost foreign investment

A single GCC market could increase the region’s economy by $36bn

MENA advertising market: Capitalising on creativity

Innovation and creativity matter more than ever in advertising

EgyptAir hijacking ends with no casualties

Flight MS181 was hijacked by a passenger who said he was wearing an explosives belt

Dubai hotel security officer stands trial for insulting Christianity

His colleagues are also accused of spreading a video clip about him on social media without his consent.

Saudi prince slams Obama’s ‘free riders’ comment

Prince Turki Al Faisal criticised the President of the United States as “petulant” in a scathing open letter.

Senior Dubai police official warns of ‘clash of civilizations’ if Trump wins

Senior Dubai police official warns of ‘clash of civilizations’ if Trump wins

If he wins the US election, Trump’s anti-Islamic rhetoric will see him face-off ISIL head Baghdadi

Mecca Chamber chairman warns two-day weekend could cost Saudi $26bn

“We are still a developing country and need more national production, not a weakening of either the private or public sector.”

Egypt considers banning niqab and Islamic veils in public places

Draft law states that full-face veils are ‘Un-Islamic’ and that the Koran only requires women to dress modestly

Ex-Leeds United MD David Haigh to face trial in Dubai over tweet

Haigh is accused of slandering his former employer on Twitter.

Revealed: Top 10 Salaries In Saudi Arabia

Average salaries in Saudi Arabia rose seven per cent to reach $12,978.3 per month in the Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey.

Revealed: Most popular and most affordable areas to rent studios in Dubai

Dubai’s private sector growth drops for the first time since 2010

Travel and tourism companies in the emirate saw the biggest decline, finds index

All UAE schools to be closed on Thursday as severe rains persist

Police has warned motorists to be cautious while driving on flooded roads

Tiger spotted roaming through Doha traffic is captured

The creature’s owner faces legal proceedings

Kuwait mulls new law to allow private sector to manage airport, ports

The Gulf state’s current law only allows for the transfer of ownership in state assets

Revealed: ​Top 10 best places to work in UAE

Logistics firm DHL tops the list in 2016, followed by THE One and Omnicom Media Group.

Update: Abu Dhabi airport resumes flights, Emirates warns of delays due to bad weather

The UAE has been hit by severe rain and thunderstorms

US raises concerns following suspension of Saudi arms deal with Lebanese army

US spokesperson suggests supporting Lebanon’s Armed Forces is crucial to countering the influence of Hezbollah.

Revealed: Top 10 salaries in Qatar

Average salaries fell by over 2 per cent in Qatar, according to the Gulf Business 2016 Salary Survey

Whatsapp new privacy features

Man faces deportation from UAE for ‘insulting friend’ on WhatsApp – report

An Umm Al Quwain court found the accused guilty of abusing his friend on the messaging app

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discusses regional issues with US vice president

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the armed forces also discussed bilateral ties with Joe Biden.

UAE drafting space law

To date the UAE has invested Dhs 20bn in its space programme

Sheikh Mohammed approves 100-day national plan for happiness

“Our ultimate goal as a government is for happiness as a way of life,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

UAE purchases 8 drones in deals worth Dhs 1.47bn

Drone deal was one of three announced at UMEX yesterday.

uae flag, UAE appoints Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s son as chairman of State Security

UAE extends compulsory national service to 12 months

Emiratis were earlier required to serve for nine months.

UAE signs six defence deals worth over Dhs 767m

The deals were signed during the Unmanned System Exhibition in Abu Dhabi

Iranian billionaire Babak Zanjani sentenced to death

Decision can be appealed

Saudi prince awarded French Legion d’Honneur for fight against terror

President Francois Hollande presented country’s top award to crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef