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Middle East airlines see strongest growth in passenger demand in Nov

Regional carriers saw a 12.2 per cent increase in international passenger demand

Iran receives Saudi invitation to discuss haj arrangements

Iran boycotted the haj last year after hundreds died in a crush at the 2015 pilgrimage

Iran to expand military spending, develop missiles

The plans could put Iran on a collision course with the incoming Trump administration

Former Iranian President Rafsanjani dies at 82

His death ahead of May’s presidential elections is a blow to moderate president Hassan Rouhani

IranAir gets first passenger jet from Airbus under sanctions deal

The Airbus A321 jetliner is expected to be delivered later this week

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Local talent can drive GCC’s cyber security industry

Cyber security companies are now looking to develop talent locally

Top 10 cars in Dubai: How insured are they?

Top 8 predictions for the GCC’s automotive industry in 2017

From VAT to new technologies, several factors will impact the automotive industry this year

Britain’s finance minister Hammond to meet GCC leaders this week

Hammond is aiming to expand economic and investment relationships with the Gulf

MENA startups received $870m funding in 2016 – report

The amount represents an increase of 424 per cent compared to 2015, according to Magnitt

Lebanese newspaper As-Safir closes after 42 years

The newspaper suffered from falling revenues and Lebanon’s political and sectarian problems

Several foreigners dead in Istanbul nightclub attack

The attack took place at the Reina nightclub early on Sunday

Iranian airliner returns to Tehran airport after engine failure

Taban Airlines’ aircraft turned back “due to technical failure”

Saudi soldier dies in cross-border firing from Yemen

Sultan bin Ayed Farhan Al-Sharari died of injuries on Saturday

Saudi extends visit visas for Yemenis

Yemeni expatriates will have their visitor ID cards valid for an additional six months

Osama bin Laden’s son denied entry to Egypt

Omar, 34, Osama bin Laden’s fourth-eldest son, was travelling with his British wife from Doha

Winning in the age of commoditisation— three imperatives for GCC players

Bjorn Ewers reveals how Gulf companies can rethink their strategies to make the most of commoditisation

Middle East’s wealthy more generous than rich North Americans

A study has found ultra high net individuals from the region give significantly more than their North American peers

Iran says war instigated by Trump could ‘destroy’ GCC states

During his campaign, Trump has signalled he will take a harder line on Iran

GCC and UK announce strategic partnership

The agreement will focus on politics, defence, security and trade

Yemen says UN roadmap to end conflict sets ‘dangerous precedent’

Yemen’s position deals a major setback to international efforts to end the 20-month conflict

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris resigns as Orascom CEO

Sawiris’ deputy Tamer El Mahdi has been nominated as his successor

Revealed: Top 100 GCC Companies 2016

The biggest listed companies in the Gulf region

How Saudi, Russia and Iran got the OPEC deal done

Russian President Vladmir Putin’s role as intermediary between Riyadh and Tehran was pivotal

New advertising industry group launches in the Middle East

The Advertising Business Group aims to promote ethical, responsible advertising in the Middle East

Expat income tax will boost GCC revenues, but hit region’s ‘attractiveness’ – IMF

The International Monetary Fund has also warned the GCC against taxing expats’ remittances

Middle East property market faces uncertainty after Trump election

Sudden policy changes made by the incoming US President will affect regional real estate markets, says Cluttons

Why the boardroom is different in the Gulf

GCC boards do not necessarily stick to international corporate governance standards

Iran will issue visa on arrival to all but 9 countries

Iran and the global economy: Have things changed?

The lifting of sanctions against Iran in January is yet to have the impact many had hoped for

GCC governments enlist export credit agencies to help fund mega projects

Low oil prices have squeezed liquidity in the Gulf region

Iran warns of retaliation if US breaches nuclear deal

Iran and world powers concluded the nuclear agreement last year