UAE telecom operator du says US ban on Huawei not an issue for 5G network

Du expects to have close to 800 active 5G mobile infrastructure sites by the end of the year

Oman hires banks for dual-tranche dollar bond after cutting deficit

While not at risk of a credit crunch, Oman has been downgraded to junk by all major credit rating agencies

Dubai’s Emaar launches fifth phase of expo golf villas priced from Dhs1m onwards

The project is scheduled for completion in September 2022

UAE and Indonesia sign oil and gas agreement

The agreement includes consideration of fuel retail opportunities in Indonesia

Abu Dhabi planning to introduce salik road tolls soon – reports

Toll gates will reportedly be operational in four locations starting October

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, China’s Wanhua Chemical sign deal potentially worth $12bn

They signed an agreement to collaborate in the downstream sector and for a shipping joint venture

Oil sector lifts Abu Dhabi’s Q1 GDP by 5.7%

The emirate’s GDP totalled Dhs207bn ($56.4m) in the first quarter

Saudi urges global community to deter maritime trade disruptions

Iran said on Friday it had seized Britain’s Stena Impero tanker, which had been heading to a port in Saudi Arabia

Dubai stock market touches eight-month high

The Dubai index was boosted by Emaar, which saw strong gains following its China deal

Virgin Hyperloop mulls plan to build world’s longest test track in Saudi

A study will look at developing a 35km hyperloop test and certification track in King Abdullah Economic City

Saudi forces destroy Houthi drone targeting civilian areas in Asir

The Houthis have stepped up their attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia in the past few months

Noon partners with China’s Neolix to trial autonomous vehicles in Saudi, UAE

Neolix will build driverless vehicles customised to the region’s weather conditions

New midscale Holiday Inn hotel in Dubai’s Deira Islands to open in 2023

Hotel operator IHG is looking to increase its midscale offering in the Middle East

DP World’s Dubai shipping container volumes fall for fifth consecutive quarter

DP World blamed the drop on the loss of lower margin cargo and challenging market conditions

Dubai regulator says Abraaj probe focused on senior management

Dubai’s DFSA has been investigating Abraaj Capital over a range of matters

Saudi’s Haramain rail adds new trips to serve pilgrims ahead of Hajj

The high-speed rail line will now carry out a total of 64 trips per week

UAE, China sign 16 agreements to boost ties in energy, investment

The MoUs were signed on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit to China

Saudi Aramco to hold first investor call in August ahead of planned IPO

Aramco plans what would be the world’s biggest stock market listing in 2020 or 2021

Dubai’s Careem expands food delivery service to Makkah

The delivery service, Careem Now, will extend to 100 restaurants and outlets in the Saudi city

Dubai’s Emaar, Beijing Daxing airport sign deal for $11bn project

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of a state visit by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

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Expat in Kuwait arrested, faces deportation for insulting Kuwaitis on social media

The Gulf country has strict laws regulating social media activity

In pics: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrived in China on Sunday for an official three-day state visit

Alcohol tests for pilots routinely conducted at all UAE airports – GCAA

Pilots found to exceed an alcohol limit of 0.02 grams will not be permitted to fly

Saudi minister says Iran’s actions are unacceptable, Kuwait calls for restraint

Iran said on Friday it had seized Britain’s Stena Impero tanker

Dubai’s RTA installs 100 solar-powered Nol top-up machines

Over one million people used nol card recharging machines during the first half of this year

UAE airlines Emirates, Etihad continue operating flights to Cairo

British Airways and Lufthansa suspended services to Egypt’s capital ‘as a security precaution’

Saudi finalising regulations to issue temporary visas

The visa provides a six-month stay to beneficiaries [working for] government entities, factories, agricultural institutions, and seasonal labour market entities

Oman urges Iran to release seized tanker

Oman also called on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve differences diplomatically

Trials begin at Abu Dhabi’s new Midfield Terminal ahead of expected opening this year

The terminal will have the capacity to handle more than 8,500 people per hour when it opens

Dubai’s Deyaar says two districts in Midtown project to be handed over this year

The two districts – Afnan and Dania – are nearing completion