Airbus forecasts Middle East aviation growth despite tailwinds

Regional airlines are wrestling with pressurised yields and political issues

VAT to create over 5,000 jobs in the GCC – analyst

The UAE will begin implementing the tax in January 2018

Britain’s Johnson says Libyan city could become new Dubai if bodies are cleared

Johnson said he was referring to the clearing of booby trapped bodies of Islamic State militant fighters

Survey reveals most Britons support racial profiling of Muslims

The YouGov/Arab News poll also revealed four in five Britons know little to nothing about the Arab world

Saudi intercepts missile from Yemen

The missile was heading towards the city of Khamis Mushait

EY’s regional head on adapting to the GCC’s shifting sands

Abdulaziz Al Sowailim, chairman and CEO of EY MENA, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the GCC region

Iran nuclear deal must change if US to stay -Tillerson

US President Donald Trump accused Iran of exporting “violence, bloodshed and chaos”

Why a second citizenship is becoming vital for many from the Middle East

Countries across the world are leaning more towards tighter visa controls

Saudi to offer residency permits to Yemenis

The kingdom recently granted a six-month extension to Yemenis holding visitor IDs

Indian priest kidnapped in Yemen released after 18 months

Father Tom Uzhunnalil was abducted on March 4, 2016 in Aden

PR firm Bell Pottinger’s Middle East arm to split from London parent

The London-based PR agency has put itself up for sale after running a racially charged campaign in South Africa

Egypt signs memo with China for $739m rail link to new capital

The new Egyptian capital is under construction in the desert some 45km north of Cairo

Abercrombie & Fitch to launch first store in Saudi Arabia

American retailer enters Saudi market as part of franchise deal with Majid Al Futtaim

TCL’s Alcatel eyes boost in mobile sales as GCC consumers tighten wallets

The TCL-licensed brand is focussing on the “premium affordable” segment

Dubai Municipality distributes ‘cool collars’ to labourers

As hot temperatures linger, Dubai Municipality hands workers a novel accessory

Millennium Hotels to hire 4,000 in MENA region by 2018

The company has 10 new hotel openings planned within the next year across the region

Saudi teen released after arrest for dancing on a Jeddah street

The boy was described as a ‘hero’ after he was detained for dancing to the Macarena song

Iran, Saudi to exchange diplomatic visits – Iranian minister

The visits could take place after the hajj pilgrimage ends in the first week of September

Saudi teen arrested for dancing to ‘Macarena’ on Jeddah street

The 14-year-old was questioned for showing “improper public behaviour” and disrupting traffic.

Fire breaks out at construction site in Dubai’s Jumeirah district

No injuries were reported in the blaze at the under-construction shopping centre.

Saudi installing cranes at Yemen ports to boost aid delivery

The cranes are being installed at the ports of Aden, Mukalla and Al-Mokha

Revealed: Top 10 entrepreneurs in the GCC 2017

For centuries the Gulf region and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand. We take a look at some of today’s entrepreneurs who are making waves in the business world

Egypt raises drinking water and sewage charges by up to 50%

In July, Egypt raised fuel prices by up to 50 per cent

Social commerce and opportunities for regional businesses

Your customers want to buy in social media channels, so why aren’t you selling to them there?

US Navy ship fires warning shots near Iranian vessel

The US Naval Forces said the warning shots were fired after the Iranian vessel ignored radio calls, flares and the ship’s whistle

GCC states will find it hard to diversify away from hydrocarbons – S&P

Dubai is the only exception, and has managed to implement a successful diversification policy

Turkey’s Erdogan visits Saudi, Kuwait in bid to defuse Qatar row

The Turkish President is scheduled to visit Qatar to conclude the two-day trip

GCC drones market to reach $1.5bn by 2022 – report

The booming drones market offers lucrative business for the region’s telecoms operators

US ends controversial laptop ban on Middle East carriers

Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport was the last of 10 airports to be exempted from the ban

Different Arab money

Almost half of GCC businesses not ready for VAT- survey

Officials say lack of necessary preparation is cause for concern