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UN Inspectors Reach Syria Gas Victims Despite Coming Under Fire

Many hundreds of people died in Damascus suburbs last week after an alleged chemical weapons attack.

5 Mins With… The Co-Founder of Philip Stein

Will A. Stein, president of well-being firm Phiip Stein, says 2013 will be a year of growth.

OSN Acquires Pehla, Taps Into South Asian TV Content

OSN has announced full ownership of Pehla for an undisclosed amount while it awaits update on an IPO.

Muslim Brotherhood Leaders, Mubarak Face Trial In Egypt

More than 1,000 people have died in violence across Egypt since the removal of President Mohamed Mursi.

Oman’s Qaboos Visits Iran, US-Tehran Mediation In Focus

The Sultan’s visit is the first by a foreign leader since moderate President Hassan Rouhani took office in early August.

ME Employees Prefer To Work For Socially Responsible Companies

Almost 90 per cent of those polled said the corporate sector has a moral responsibility to partake in CSR projects.

HSBC Names New Head Of Debt Capital Markets MENA

The lender also named a new chief executive of the Middle East and North Africa.

Britain Operates Secret Monitoring Station In Middle East

The station is part of a $1.56 billion global eavesdropping project, say reports citing leaked documents from Edward Snowden.

Western, ME Defence Chiefs To Meet To Discuss Syria

The meeting, planned two months ago, is the third that the top military officers have held on Syria this year.

Airbus Heralds Middle East Growth

Top executives from the European manufacturer praise GCC airlines for their use of the A380 and launching the new A350.

Generous Gulf Aid Will Help Egypt Limp Through Crisis

If the conflict continues to worsen, Egypt’s economy could slow further than the 2.2 per cent growth recorded in the first quarter of this year.

Fear Returns To Egypt As State Crackdown Widens

At least 900 people have been killed since security forces broke up two pro-Mursi camps on August 14.

MENA And Egypt Are Like An Upside Down Europe

The MENA region needs to find a common voice, writes Steen Jakobsen, chief economist at Saxo Bank.

Global Property Standards To Increase Transparency In ME Markets

Upcoming international regulations will ensure uniformity in Middle Eastern property markets, says Jones Lang LaSalle Middle East CEO.

Egyptian Court Orders Mubarak’s Release

Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison last year for failing to prevent the killing of demonstrators.

Middle East Warning: Don’t Be Too Beautiful

Are you good looking, handsome or beautiful? Careful, your features may cause problems in the region.

Oil Slips Below $110 As Supply Worries Ease

Reports claim that some Libyan oil exports, stopped due to strikes and civil unrest, might soon resume.

Exclusive: LinkedIn Reduces Minimum Age To 13 In UAE

Following the launch of a new ‘University pages’ feature, LinkedIn aims to target high school students.

Egypt To Use Gulf Billions To Spur Economy

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have promised Egypt a total of $12 billion in loans, grants and fuel shipments.

EXCLUSIVE: PwC MENA Expands, Plans to Hire 1,000 Staff

The professional services company plans to employ staff across many sectors, including telcos, financial services and energy.

EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Flydubai’s New Business Class

Dominic Ellis is the first journalist to experience the new class of Dubai’s low-cost carrier, testing everything from the cabin to duty free.

Qatar Sends Second Shipment Of LNG To Egypt

Doha agreed in June to supply Egypt with five shipments to cover some of its power needs.

Egypt’s Rulers Can Count On Gulf Aid Despite Crackdown

Saudi, Kuwait and the UAE have pledged aid worth $12 billion since Mursi’s removal on July 3.

Egyptian Authorities Arrest Muslim Brotherhood Leader

Egypt’s Interior Ministry’s Facebook page showed a picture of Mohamed Badie with a caption confirming his arrest.

Mubarak Could Be Freed After Egypt Court Drops Corruption Case

Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for 30 years, was arrested soon after his overthrow and became the first Arab leader to face trial.

32% Of UAE Firms ‘Definitely Hiring’ In Next 3 Months

The Bayt.com index survey found that 30 per cent of MENA companies are hiring in the next three months.

Dubai Registered Lamborghinis Seized In London

Two Lamborghinis have been seized for being uninsured as London police use a rare Aventador to highlight awareness.

GCC Insurance Industry To Reach $40bn By 2017

The industry is growing because of increased business activity in the region.

Volkswagen ME Records Best Ever Month

The German automotive brand saw deliveries for its Passat model rise 415 per cent on last year.

Yemen Says 18 Foreign Oil Firms Qualified To Bid For 20 Blocks

UAE-based Crescent Petroleum is one of the companies to bid for the onshore and offshore blocks.