Egypt in second day of “election without voters”

Sunday and Monday’s voting levels were extremely low, a in sharp contrast to the long lines of the 2011-12 election

United Arab Emirates soldier, aid worker killed in Yemen

It was not immediately clear whether there was any link between the killings of the aid worker and the soldier

Middle East banks facing rare domestic currency drought

With oil prices, governments are having to shore up their finances by borrowing in the capital markets and investing less money in their banking systems

Yemen Houthis say fire missile in retaliation for Saudi “war crimes”

Scuds have been launched at Saudi Arabia from Yemen several times during the nearly seven-month-old war

Arab coalition slowing aid efforts in Yemen – U.S. Navy report

The Arab coalition denied the allegation and said it was keen for ships to take in relief

GCC’s insurance industry to reach $62.1bn by 2020

Oil price volatility and a slowdown in economic growth could hit the GCC insurance industry’s growth this year, a new report shows

Middle East’s first 7-Eleven store opens in Dubai, more planned

The new 2,000 square foot store is located near Downtown Dubai and a second is planned for Marina

Saudi foreign minister: No future for Bashar al-Assad in Syria

Adel al-Jubeir said that Riyadh’s position on Syria had not changed

UAE, Germany plan talks over Air Berlin-Etihad code share

Air Berlin and Etihad are still awaiting approval for this winter’s flight schedule

Twitter to cut up to 8% of global workforce

Twitter said it expected to incur about $10m-$20m in severance costs and $5m-$15m in restructuring costs

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GCC family businesses generate $100bn in annual revenues – report

Almost 70 per cent of Middle East businesses are family-owned, a new report shows

UK seeks release of Briton facing 350 lashes in Saudi Arabia

Karl Andree, 74, was jailed for 12 months in August last year after being caught with homemade wine in Saudi

Iranian parliament passes bill approving nuclear deal

The bill will now be submitted to a clerical body for final approval and passage into law

Airline subsidy row: US Justice Dept says limiting GCC carriers will hurt consumers

US carriers are embroiled in a row over government subsidies with Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Russia’s Putin discuss Syria, Yemen

Sheikh Mohamed met the Russian President in Sochi on Sunday

Russia’s Putin, Saudi defence minister agree to cooperate in Syria

Russia’s intervention in Syria has infuriated Syrian President Assad’s regional foes, including Saudi Arabia

Lufthansa launches premium economy on Gulf flights

New lounge earmarked to open at Concourse D and Eurowings gears up for December launch

Iran judiciary says verdict issued in Rezaian case

The official did not say whether Rezaian had been convicted or acquitted, nor give any further details

Russia’s Putin and Abu Dhabi crown prince to meet, discuss Syria

The two leaders will meet on Sunday, the Kremlin announced

Refugee crisis, oil price slump to hit Middle East’s economic growth – IMF

Export earnings of oil producing countries in the Middle East and North Africa region fell by $360bn in 2015

UAE serviceman dies in vehicle accident in Yemen

The soldier was killed when the vehicle he was travelling in overturned on Saturday

Dubai developer to build $4.8bn tourist resort in Bosnia

The ‘Buroj Ozone’ project will include thousands of housing units, hotels and the largest shopping centre in Bosnia

At least 95 killed in bomb attack on pro-Kurdish rally in Turkey’s Ankara

Witnesses said two explosions happened seconds apart shortly after 10 am as crowds gathered for the rally

UAE-Taiwan trade hit by oil price drop, yuan devaluation

Taiwan’s exports to the UAE have been stagnant over the last year due to a weak yuan and oil price fall, a senior official said

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Oil prices could impact regional business – SAP

Despite fears of oil price impact, the Middle East and North Africa is a strategic market for SAP

GCC states wrest strategic Yemen island from Iran-allied group

Local tribesmen are fighting alongside Gulf forces to “liberate” the home turf whose strategic value has long captivated foreign powers

Gulf governments maintain spending to drive growth despite oil price slump – report

The report, however, warned that GCC governments’ capital spending levels could dip if oil prices continue to fall

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Two Abu Dhabi TV journalists injured in Yemen

Both journalists are stable and have been flown to Abu Dhabi for further medical care, officials said

Gulf rises on strong oil; Dubai tests chart barrier

Dubai’s stock index was up 1.0 per cent at 3,694 points after an hour