The new policy means companies will be fined if less than 50 per cent of their workforce is made up of Saudi nationals.
Dubai is competing against four other cities to host the major world event.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (TAQA) has $1.75 billion in bond maturities next year.
Qatar Holding now owns 88 per cent of the bourse, with NYSE Euronext holding the remaining 12 per cent.
New scheme means loan repayments by citizens will not exceed 50 per cent of their monthly salaries.
Sahara India Pariwar completed its purchase of a 75 per cent stake in the Plaza for $575 million.
The Saudi national will take up the role of co-chief exectuive and head of investment.
Qatar Airways is the launch customer for the future A350.
Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah said the new parliament would convene on December 16.
Power consumption rose by nine per cent in the first half of 2012.
The most highly priced properties for sale on UAE’s market.
The defense ministry said the jet went down in Saudi waters and that authorities were investigating the cause of the crash.
The Pacific Islanders win their first stage event on the World Series.
A gallery showcasing the celebrations of the 41st UAE National Day in Dubai on December 2, 2012.
The deal includes assets in Monaco, Maldives, the Seychelles and Channel Islands.
Scott Gegenheimer resigned from telecom operator Wataniya six months ago.
The contracts will develop an industrial city in the north of KSA as it looks to develop its mining industry.
The plant is expected to require an investment of nearly $400 million.
The US TV celebrity was in the Gulf state to launch a milkshake franchise.
Each shareholder will receive one new bonus share for every 10 held.
The German pharmaceutical firm will produce two products in Abu Dhabi.
The gas-rich state has so far disappointed environmentalists by failing to reduce emissions.
Qatar’s billion-dollar infrastructure programme is set to provide investors with unprecedented options — eventually.
Samer Majali will remain in his job until the end of 2012; no reasons have been given.
The two have signed a MOU that will pool $389 million of investment capital.
Only 39 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots as several newcomers join parliament.
Around 300 activists marched in Doha calling for climate change action.
TAQA has purchased 53.2 per cent from General Exploration Partners.
The tiny Gulf state will use solar power for 16 per cent of its electrical output by 2018.
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