UAE Warns Citizens To Avoid Travel To Afghanistan, South Sudan, Somalia

The ministry of foreign affairs issued the warning citing security concerns in the three countries.

UN Names Panel To Probe War Crimes In Gaza, Israel Slams It

The independent team will investigate “all violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law” by both sides.

Lufthansa, Austrian Extend Erbil Flight Suspension

Lufthansa also said that the airlines within its group would continue to avoid Iraqi airspace on transit flights.

Etihad Cargo To Launch Services To Moscow

The freighter business of Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad will operate twice weekly services to the Russian capital from August 13.

Oil Below $105 As Iraq Pumps Crude Despite Conflict

U.S. air strikes on the Sunni insurgency in Iraq calmed market worries over the risk to oil production.

Tata and Singapore Airlines Unveil Vistara

Headquartered in Delhi, the carrier will take delivery of its first plane, an Airbus A320-200, in September

RBS Preparing To Sell International Arm Of Private Bank, Coutts

The sale could net RBS between $720 million and $1.1 billion, according to sources.

Bentley Motors Middle East Deliveries Up 30% in H1 2014

The car maker delivered 1,185 cars in the Middle East during the first half of the year.

Emirates Flight Faces Engine Fire While Landing In Boston

The fire was quickly put out and all 349 passengers and 19 crew safely disembarked at the airport.

Revealed: Most Punctual Airlines In The Middle East And Africa

Bahrain’s Gulf Air tops the list of the most punctual regional airlines in 2013, as compiled by Flight Stats.

Turks Vote For President As Erdogan Envisages “New Turkey”

Opinion polls put Erdogan, 60, far ahead of two rivals competing for a five-year term as president.

Islamic State Killed 500 Yazidis, Buried Some Victims Alive – Iraq

Iraq’s human rights minister said some 300 women were also kidnapped as slaves.

UAE’s Dana Gas Says Tribunal Gives Favourable Ruling On Iran Deal

The tribunal ruled a 25-year contract for National Iranian Oil Co (NIOC) to supply gas to Crescent was valid and binding on both parties.

Etihad Follows Emirates, Suspends Flights To Erbil

Etihad’s flights to Basra and Baghdad will continue to operate as normal, the carrier said.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Suspends Activity In Kurdistan Block Due To Instability

The Taqa-operated plant is expected to initially produce approximately 30,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) with first oil expected by early 2015.

Once A Haven For Daytrippers, Affluent Gaza Town Reduced To Rubble

In Khuzaa, people say at least 70 were killed and more bodies may lie beneath the rubble.

Mediators Race Against Clock To Extend 3-Day Gaza Truce

Efforts to turn the ceasefire into a lasting truce could prove difficult.

UAE To Award Infrastructure Projects Worth $15.18bn In 2014

Infrastructure project awards across the GCC are forecast to exceed $86 billion in 2014, up 77.8 per cent over 2013, a new report says.

Emirates To Suspend Flights To Iraqi City Of Erbil From August 12

The Dubai-based airline said it will continue to operate flights to Basra and Baghdad.

IATA Says Risks From Ebola, Gaza And Russia Could Dampen Air Travel Demand

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, that has killed 932 people so far, could be one of the biggest challenges this year for some airlines, said IATA.

Cost Of Gaza Truce “Almost Too Much To Bear” – UN Chief

Gaza officials say the war has killed 1,867 Palestinians, most of them civilians.

Egypt Upholds Death Sentence For 12 For Murder Of Policeman -Sources

The men were charged in connection with violence that erupted when police stormed the town of Kerdasa near Cairo in September.

Saudi Arabia Provides $1bn Aid To Lebanon’s Army

Lebanon has been buffeted by violence linked to the Syrian conflict, including rocket attacks, suicide bombings and gun battles.

Samsung, Apple End Patents Battle Outside US

The agreement ends patent disputes in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain and the UK.

Etisalat Says Egyptian Unit Considering IPO

Etisalat Misr is planning a $500 million share sale on the Egyptian stock exchange, according to reports.

UK Minister Sayeeda Warsi Quits Over ‘Morally Indefensible’ Gaza Policy

Gaza officials say the war has killed 1,865 Palestinians, most of them civilians.

Fox Abandons $80bn Time Warner Takeover Bid

Fox’s chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch cited Time Warner’s board’s refusal to come to the table to discuss a takeover as a reason for the turnabout.

Apple To Hold iPhone-Related Event On September 9 – Report

Analysts and media reports have said Apple may launch two iPhone models with 4.7 and 5.5 inch screens this year.

Turkey’s Erdogan Outlines Vision For Hands-on Presidency As Election Looms

Turks, where previous heads of state have been chosen by parliament, will vote directly for their president for the first time on August 10.

UAE-Based Time Hotels Inks Deal To Manage Red Sea Resort In Egypt

The hospitality firm will manage a beach resort comprising of a hotel and residences in the Sahl Haseesh development in Egypt.