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Fire At Libyan Oil Port Destroys Up To 1.8m Barrels Of Crude

The Es Sider terminal and nearby Ras Lanuf stopped working three weeks ago when fighting broke out between rebel groups and government forces.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Drop As Oil Hits Fresh Lows

Dubai’s index tumbled 5.0 per cent as most stocks declined.

Libyan Oil Output Shrinks More As Oil Tanks Blaze

Libya is surviving on a mere 128,000 barrels per day from fields connected to the eastern port of Hariga, an oil official said.

Libya Managing Scant Oil Output As Fighting Shuts Major Ports

Output from Libya remains at a fraction of the 1.6 million barrels a day it produced prior to the 2011 ouster of leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Mixed, Saudi Petchems Rise As Oil Edges Up

Dubai’s index fell 0.7 per cent after jumping 2.6 percent on Sunday.

Bisco Misr Takeover Bid Deadline Extended Until January 11

UAE-based private equity firm Abraaj has been battling Kellogg since last month, when the U.S. group scuppered its deal to snap up Bisco Misr.

Interview: Julius Baer CEO On Bank’s Mid-East Growth Plans

The CEO of one of the world’s largest and oldest private banks gives his insight into the evolving world of wealth management, potential acquisition targets, and his plans for the Middle East.

Syria Ready To Discuss Russia Peace Plan Talks, Opposition Dismissive

Although Russia has invited opposition groups to participate in peace talks it did not specify which groups were invited.

Build Greener To Tackle Climate Change, Arab Cities Urged

The speed of the urbanisation process has put additional stress on social services and infrastructure in a region already deeply vulnerable to climate change.

Are Security Concerns Restraining Cloud Computing’s Growth In The Middle East?

While cloud computing is expected to grow in the Middle East and Africa, concerns about security are pushing against that trend.

Iran Exits Recession With 4% Growth In Six Months, Rouhani Says

The International Monetary Fund expects Iran’s economy to expand 1.5 per cent in 2014.

Top 5 Industries For Middle East Employees In 2015

Oil, gas and petrochemicals is the most favoured industry in the region, writes Suhail Masri, VP of Sales at Bayt.com.

Qatar And Egypt Officials Discuss Reconciliation

Gulf states agreed in November to end a dispute with Qatar over its promotion of “Arab Spring” revolts.

Iraq Says OPEC Will Need To Step In If Oil Prices Keep Falling

Iraq’s oil minister Adel Abdul Mahdi did not specify the form of intervention that OPEC should adopt.

How Middle East Tax Laws Impact Foreign Businesses

Nilesh Ashar, partner and head of Tax for KPMG in the UAE, analyses the impact of investment regulations and tax laws on foreign businesses foraying into the Middle East.

Warplane Downed In Islamic State-Held Eastern Syria

The Observatory, which monitors Syria’s war with a network of sources, said the pilot was believed to have an Arab nationality.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Edge Up In Early Trade; Real Estate Strong

Dubai’s main index was up 2.2 per cent at 3,802 points with property stocks dominating trade.

Australian Foreign Minister Hopeful Egypt Will Release Al Jazeera Journalist

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi suggested in November he was considering pardoning Greste and two other journalists of Qatar-based Al Jazeera television.

Over 1,000 Islamist Militants Killed In U.S Strikes In Syria

Activists say that the death toll since the military campaign was launched in late September was probably higher among the hardline Islamist insurgents.

Stock News: Gulf Stock Markets Mixed Early On After Oil Pulls Back

Dubai’s main index was down 0.4 per cent with trade focusing on real estate developers.

Over 86% Of MENA Employees Claim They Work During Holidays

Regional professionals say they check and respond to official emails and phone calls while on vacation, finds new poll.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Edge Up In Early Trade

The Dubai index climbed 0.6 per cent after a 9.9 per cent jump on Sunday.

Middle East Ranked Among Top 10 Global Luxury Markets In 2014

Increased tourist flows to the region have catapulted the Middle East into the top global market for luxury spending, a new report says

Kellogg Outbids Abraaj For Third Time In Race For Egypt’s Bisco

Kellogg said on Thursday that it would improve its offer to 86.36 Egyptian pounds per share, hoping to secure the deal.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Surge As Oil Rebounds; Dubai Up 13%

Stock markets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE soared on Thursday as the price of oil rebounded.

Two UAE And Two Egyptian Military Officers Die In Plane Crash

The officers were killed on Wednesday when their plane crashed during a joint exercise in Egypt.

Abraaj Tops Kellogg Again In Bisco Misr Takeover Battle

The regulator has yet to approve Abraaj’s new offer.

Fitch Rates GCC Banks As Stable In 2015 Despite Oil Price Slide

The ratings agency said that large government funded infrastructure projects will continue to drive growth in the GCC even if oil prices slide.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Stabilise After Sharp Drops

A wave of panic selling wiped out $49 billion of stock market value across the Gulf Arab economies on Tuesday.

Captain, Officer Of Kuwaiti Ship Detained After Deadly Collision

The Kuwaiti ship collided with a fishing vessel in the Red Sea, killing 13 Egyptians.