Netflix to raise $2bn to fund content

The streaming company faces stiff competition from rivals

Hilton appoints new head for Middle East and Africa

Jochem-Jan Sleiffer replaces Rudi Jagersbacher, who has been heading the region for eight years

World Bank lowers Middle East growth projections for 2019

Growth in 2019 expected to be 0.6 per cent, down from previous estimate of 1.4 per cent

Arab League to hold emergency meeting as UAE, EU condemn Turkey’s Syria moves

An emergency meeting has been called for Saturday

Historic charter for Arab women’s rights launched

The Arab Charter on Women’s Rights enumerates 25 rights for Arab women, and is expected to be adopted by the Arab League

JPMorgan sees Middle East deal flow making up for lower fees

Investment banking fees in the Middle East are lower than in countries like the US

Beirut Airport claims 5G wifi

Claims service provided by Ogero is a regional first

Iraq joining China’s Belt and Road initiative

PM announces Iraq will be a party to Belt and Road projects during a meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping

France, Germany and UK side with US over source of Saudi strikes

In a joint statement on Monday, France and Germany joined the UK in saying that Iran was behind the attacks on the Saudi Aramco facilities

Careem expands operations in Iraq

The ride-hailing service has expanded to Mosul

More in Middle East think climate change will impact their lives than US, UK – survey

YouGov survey reveals more people in the Middle East and North Africa believe climate change will impact their lives dramatically than people in the West

Rothschild said to name new co-head of Middle East business

Saeed Al Awar will manage about a dozen bankers with Edoardo Fassati who recently relocated to London

Over 39,000 new planes needed by 2038 – Airbus

Latest Global Market Forecast also estimated about 550,000 pilots will be needed to accommodate for increase in air traffic

Revealed: The world’s most diverse and inclusive organisations

Many of the leaders have a significant presence in the Middle East

China’s OPPO gets new Middle East and Africa head

Ethan Xue succeeds Andy Shi

Trump confirms report that Osama Bin Laden’s son Hamza has died

Hamza bin Laden was responsible for planning and dealing with various terrorist groups, Trump said

YouTube Music comes to Middle East

Spotify and Apple Music competitor now available in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Saudi Arabia

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Saudi forces intercept another drone targeting kingdom

The drone was fired from Imran in Yemen on Saturday

US-China trade war: How will it impact the Middle East?

The trade war between the United States and China seems to be continuing without end. So what might come next?

Saudi forces intercept another Houthi drone targeting kingdom

The kingdom has seen a spate of Houthi drone and missile attacks in recent months

Dior blasted for ‘racist’ advert starring Johnny Depp

Native American-themed advert taken down from social media

Forever 21 may file for chapter 11 bankruptcy – report

Unknown how UAE stores might be affected

Salt Bae’s restaurants reportedly struggling

Company that owns his Nusr-Et restaurant chain selling assets

Saudi airport hit by Houthi projectile attack

No injuries have been reported at the Abha airport

Saudi forces shoot down another drone as Houthi attacks increase

The coalition intercepted and shot down six missiles fired by the Houthis towards the city of Jizan on Sunday

Saudi, UAE form committee to stabilise Yemen ceasefire

The Saudi and UAE governments urged all parties to cooperate with the joint committee to achieve disengagement

Saudi-led coalition shoots down six Houthi missiles targeting kingdom

The ballistic missiles were fired from Sa’ada governorate in Yemen and targeted “civilian objects and civilians” in Jizan

Ericsson names successor to outgoing Middle East and Africa leader Rafiah Ibrahim

Fadi Pharaon takes over on September 1 as Ibrahim moves into role advising the CEO

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Saudi intercepts Houthi drones targeted at ‘civilian objects’

The drones were fired towards Khamis Mushait and Jizan

Saudi forces intercept two Houthi drones targeting kingdom

The attacks on Thursday morning targeted the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait