Four new job roles opened to Saudi women

Women in the country have faced restrictions as to where they can work

Obama, Saudi king discuss strained alliance, Middle East conflicts

The US President arrived in Riyadh yesterday

Middle East M&A deal value declines in Q1

Mergermarket said the total number of deals remained the same

OPEC cuts 2016 oil demand growth forecast, warns of more

World demand will grow by 1.2 million barrels per day in 2016, 50,000 bpd less than expected

Arab youth claim ISIL is biggest challenge in Middle East

Regional youth also highlighted issues of terrorism, unemployment and civil unrest

Majid Al Futtaim Fashion signs up Monsoon Accessorize and Sacoor Brothers

The company aims to boost the presence of both companies in select GCC markets

Fire at Indian temple kills 84

The blaze at Puttingal temple in Kerala is believed to have started by fireworks

GCC stock markets: Where is the research?

Why is there a lack of coverage of Gulf stock markets, examines MR Raghu

Qatar Airways adds second daily flight to New York

The added service will be operated by an Airbus A350

Middle East investors must fund start-ups more quickly, say entrepreneurs

Regional entrepreneurs express frustrations at lengthy investment procedures

Qatari firm plans to convert US embassy in London to luxury hotel

Qatari Diar is also undertaking a $2bn rental venture in the UK capital

Video: Nissan GTR, Nissan Patrol latest to join Dubai Police fleet

The new vehicles will be used to ‘enhance the security of the emirate’

Middle East leaders named in Panama papers leak

Documents leaked from a Panama law firm show secret dealings of the rich and powerful

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