Etihad and Kenya Airways sign codeshare agreement

Deal provides Abu Dhabi carrier with better connectivity throughout Africa and Nairobi-based airline with improved international access.

Qatar Gives $100m In Humanitarian Aid To Syria

Donor countries meeting in Kuwait last month pledged more than $1.5 billion to aid Syrians affected by the civil war.

Middle East Urged To Address Food Security Issues

Recent predictions suggest the value of food imports into the GCC alone will hit US$53.1 billion by 2020.

Covered Sukuk To Offer Investors Greater Security

The structure could play a role in Islamic finance after it was used for the first time by London-based subsidiary of Kuwaiti firm Securities House.

UAE Close To Decision On UK, French Fighters

The French Rafale jet and BAE Systems-backed Eurofighter Typhoon are in a closely-contested race to win the deal.

Egypt’s Economy Grew 2.4% In Second Half Of 2012

Consumer spending has been a main driver for the economy battered by two years of political turmoil.

StanChart Hires Ex-RBS Banker For Top MENA Job

Tom Emmet will head up the lender’s mergers and acquisitions business in the MENA region.

REVEALED: World’s Top 10 Richest Sports Stars

Gulf Business reveals the top 10 wealthiest names from the world of sport.

Emaar Says India Roadshow Gets “Strong Response”

The developer is showcasing its Dubai-based properties to Indian investors.

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Alwaleed Interview – The World’s Most Powerful Arab

Once again, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud tops the Gulf Business power list. In an exclusive interview, he opens up to Aarti Nagraj on how it felt to double his share price in 2012 and why he fears for the Saudi unemployment timebomb.

REVEALED: The World’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs 2013

Prince Alwaleed tops the 2013 Gulf Business list of influential businesspeople.

Eurofighter ‘Still In Race’ For India Jet Deal

Rafale jets have the UAE interested but Eurofighter chief says India deal is far from closed.

Emirates Expands In The Philippines

Move provides Emirates with an avenue for growth beyond Manila and travellers with more flying options

Investcorp Buys Scottish Firm Hydrasun, Plans GCC Expansion

The value of the deal was not disclosed, but it is estimated to be between $150 to $300 million.

France Woos UAE Over Rafale Fighter Jet Deal

France is hopeful of selling 60 Rafales to the UAE despite criticism of the plane’s manufacturer in 2010.

Gold Bounces Off 6-Month Low; Jewellers Buy

The precious metal fell to around $1,598 an ounce on Friday, its weakest since August.

TAQA Says Found Oil In North Sea Field Off Scotland

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA said that two columns of oil have been found since drilling began in November.

Abu Dhabi Royal Plans $45bn Property Project In Pakistan

The development in Karachi may reportedly include the world’s tallest building.

Almost 60% Of UAE Firms To Hire In Q1 2013

Up to 57 per cent of companies in the UAE are definitely or probably hiring new personnel in the coming three months, finds new survey.

Saudi’s Kingdom Holding Buys Stake In Chinese Online Retailer

Kingdom Holding already has investments in China’s entertainment and hotel sectors.

A World Of Currencies And Risk

Swiss, Australian and South African currencies may face weakness in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.

Geopolitical Sanctions Weigh On Dubai Consumer Banking

The emirate is sensitive to the issue given its geographical positioning to countries targeted by sanctions.

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Bucharest – Romania’s Little Paris

Bucharest is one of those cities that exist at the edge of extremes. Beautiful yet dilapidated, chic yet downtrodden, it is an Eastern European curiosity.

Gold Demand Falls For First Time In 3 Years In 2012

Asians bought less jewellery and Western investment dipped, the World Gold Council said.

Diabetes In The Middle East – What Can Be Done?

UNICEF eyes the prevention; global healthcare giant Medtronic targets a cure.

Invest In GCC Stock Markets, UAE Real Estate, Says Expert

Signs of recovery are visible in the market with strong indications of growth, according to a senior official at Emirates NBD.

OPEC Lifts 2013 World Oil Demand Growth Forecast

Consumption of oil will expand by 840,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year, 80,000 bpd more than previously expected.

Kuwait Energy Eyes Strong Ties With Baghdad

Oil majors Exxon Mobil and Total have upset the government by signing deals in Kurdistan.

GCC Online Banking ‘Less Mature’ Than Developed Markets

Demographics of the region’s internet users and number of people online suggest it could improve rapidly.

Japan Offers Nuclear Help To Saudi

The offer from trade minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, was aimed at freeing up extra oil.