Pakistani Minister Accuses UAE Of “Hurling Threats” Over Yemen Row

The UAE’s foreign affairs minister had rebuked Pakistan for not participating in the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen.

UAE-Australia Trade Grows 18% In 2014

Trade has been buoyed by increased ‘bellyhold’ aircraft capacity from Emirates, Qantas and Etihad Airways.

Private Equity House Abraaj Closes $990m Sub-Saharan Africa Fund

The new African fund will focus on well-managed, mid-market firms in sectors most likely to benefit from demand driven by the rapid expansion of the middle class.

Iran Denies Military Advisors Captured In Yemen

Local militiamen in Aden said on Saturday they had captured two Iranian military officers advising Houthi rebels.

Saudi Arabia Dismisses Iran Calls For Yemen Ceasefire

Saudi and its Arab allies began air strikes against Iranian-allied Houthi militia fighters in Yemen more than two weeks ago.

Egypt Sentences Muslim Brotherhood Leader Mohamed Badie, 13 Others To Death

The sentences, pronounced at a televised court session on Saturday, can be appealed before Egypt’s highest civilian court.

Air Strikes Kill Eight Civilians In Yemen

The air raids were reportedly aimed at a site held by soldiers loyal to former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

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REVEALED: Clash Of The Big Three: GCC Airlines Vs US Carriers

Gulf Business compares what Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways offer versus their counterparts in the US.

UAE Hits Out At Pakistan’s Neutral Stand In Yemen Crisis

UAE Minister Anwar Gargash has criticised Pakistan for not sending military assistance to the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthi militants.

Houthi Mortar Shell Kills Three Saudi Officers On Yemen Border

The statement was given by Saudi’s defence ministry.

Middle East State Spending Throws Lifeline To Oilfield Services

While global investments are expected to fall by around 20 per cent in 2015 versus 2014, in Gulf countries the reduction is likely to be just 5 per cent.

Will GCC’s Renewable Energy Projects Feel The Oil Drop Pinch?

The recent drop in oil prices will not negatively impact the GCC’s renewable energy projects, affirm experts.

Saudi Arabia Blocks Iran Flight Carrying Pilgrims

Th Iranian flight carrying 260 pilgrims, had not got prior clearance, Saudi’s state news agency reported.

Saudi-Led Air Strikes Hit Sanaa, Border Areas And South Yemen Overnight

Saudi Arabia, backed by four GCC states and other allies, has waged two weeks of air strikes against the Iran-allied Houthis.

Iranian President Calls On Saudi To End Yemen Air Strikes

Saudi Arabia and a coalition have waged air strikes against the Iran-allied Houthis to try to drive them back from Aden.

Oil Edges Back From 6% Fall, But Outlook Weak

The slump in the previous session was triggered by a shock jump in U.S. crude inventories and record Saudi output.

Iran Will Sign Final Nuclear Deal Only If Sanctions Are Lifted – Rouhani

A tentative deal between Iran and the six Western powers on curbing Tehran’s nuclear work was signed last week.

Landmark’s Centrepoint Plots 130 Locations By Year-End, Iraq Expansion

The move is part of a Dhs2 billion expansion announced last year.

Qatar Lends Palestinians $100m To Pay Salaries

Palestine is in the midst of an economic crisis triggered by a row with Israel over taxes.

UAE Says Sees Iranian Meddling In Yemen, Region

GCC states had little grounds for hoping they could build normal ties with Tehran, said the UAE’s foreign minister.

US Firm Apollo Plans To Expand Into Mideast Via Dubai Joint Venture

Apollo is the world’s third-largest alternative asset manager after Blackstone Group and Carlyle Group.

Saudi Shipper Bahri Signs Deal With South Korea’s S-Oil

Bahri expects to book revenues of at least $67 million annually from the deal.

Apple Watch Reviews: Sleek, Stylish But Not For Everyone

The wearable device has been criticised for being over-priced and for having a very short battery life.

OPEC Should Change Course, Cut Oil Output – Libya Official

Halving of oil prices from $115 a barrel in June on global oversupply is hurting OPEC’s less wealthy members outside the Gulf.

Iran Deploys Warships Off Yemen’s Coast

The Alborz destroyer and Bushehr support vessel sailed from Bandar Abbas on a mission to protect Iranian shipping from piracy, an official said.

US Online Video Service Starz Play Launches In UAE At $13.99 Per Month

Available now in 17 countries across the MENA region, Starz Play currently has a bank of 3,000 Hollywood movies and TV series.

Oil Prices Could Be $5-$15 Lower In 2016 If Iran Sanctions Lifted: EIA

The EIA said U.S. oil production growth was slowing more quickly than expected, while demand was higher than earlier forecast.

US Speeds Up Arms Supplies To Saudi-Led Coalition

Washington is also stepping up intelligence sharing with the coalition, which is conducting military airstrikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen.

US, Saudi Arabia Sanction Pakistani Charity Al-Furqan

he Treasury said its sanctions would shut Al-Furqan out of the U.S. financial sector and prohibit Americans from doing business with the organisation.

Suspected Al Qaeda Militants Take Yemen Border Post With Saudi

They said the attackers took over the base near Manwakh, about 440 km (270 miles) northeast of the capital Sanaa.