Diplomats And U.N. Staff Flee Yemen As Houthis Target Aden

The director general of Yemen’s Health Ministry said more than 68 people had been killed and 452 wounded in the city since Wednesday.

Libya Tells Arab Summit Arms Embargo Must Be Lifted To Fight ISIL

The U.N. Security Council last year passed a resolution that tightened the international arms embargo on Libya.

Arab States See A Month Of Yemen Strikes, Maybe Longer, Official Says

The official said the attacks would go on until Yemen was able to resume a U.N.-backed political transition interrupted by the Houthis’ seizure of Sanaa in September.

Yemen War Clouds Raise Dangers For Top Oil Shipping Route

The conflict could potentially damage Bab el-Mandeb passage through which nearly 4 million barrels of oil are shipped daily to Europe, the United States and Asia.

Iran Expands Regional “Empire” Ahead Of Nuclear Deal

Iran has been maximizing its strength across the Middle East as it spearheads the fight against Sunni muslim militants in Iraq and Syria.

Gulf Firms Go Islamic As Markets Deepen

Islamic equivalents to conventional financial instruments have been developing even in relatively obscure areas such as short-term interbank lending, trade financing and swaps.

Gulf Markets, Economies Can Cope With Escalating Yemen Conflict

The conflict could pose a domestic security challenge for Saudi Arabia, and deny Dubai and Oman the economic benefits of rapprochement with Iran.

Iran Demands Immediate Halt To Military Actions In Yemen

Saudi’s regional foe Iran has called a halt to the “military aggression” in Yemen.

U.S. Commends Saudi-Led Military Action Against Yemen’s Houthis

Gulf countries’ operations have received open support from the West.

Pakistan Says Considering Saudi Request For Troops For Yemen

The decision to send troops to Yemen to support the Gulf states’ operation is being examined by Pakistan, an official said.

Jordan Participates In Saudi-Led Operation In Yemen – Official

Jordan has close ties to the Gulf states and depends heavily on regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia for shoring up its economy.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Sink After Yemen Intervention; Dubai Worst Hit

Dubai’s index, which is the most volatile in the region because of leverage and the dominance of short-term investors, tumbled 5.1 per cent.

U.S. Authorizes Logistical, Intelligence Support To Saudi Operation In Yemen

A Joint Planning Cell has been established with Saudi Arabia to coordinate U.S. military and intelligence support, White House said.

Saudi Arabia, Allies Launch Air Campaign In Yemen Against Houthi Fighters

A widening Yemen conflict could pose risks for global oil supplies, and Brent crude oil prices shot up nearly six per cent soon after the operation began.

Arab League Says To Discuss Yemen Proposal For Intervention On Thursday

Yemen’s foreign minister had earlier called on Arab states to intervene militarily to halt the Shi’ite militia’s Houthi advance.

Saudi Arabia Building Up Military Near Yemen Border – U.S. Officials

The armor and artillery being moved by Saudi Arabia could be used for offensive or defensive purposes, two U.S. government sources said.

Egyptian Court Adjourns Trial Of Al Jazeera Journalists To April 22

The pair are charged with aiding a terrorist organisation, a reference to the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Global Demand To Help Oil Prices Despite U.S. Glut- Senior Gulf OPEC Delegate

The comments appear to counter some market forecasts that the U.S. oil glut may push prices to as low as $20-$30.

Yemen Asks UN To Back Military Action By ‘Willing Countries’

Hadi wants the council to adopt a resolution to authorise “willing countries that wish to help Yemen to provide immediate support for the legitimate authority.”

Hadi Forces Check Houthi Push Towards Yemen’s Aden

Hadi’s forces have stationed tanks and artillery on a number of roads linking north and south Yemen.

Germanwings Airbus Crashes In France, 148 Feared Dead

The plane issued a distress call about 52 minutes after take-off, France’s president Francois Hollande said.

EU Joins Arab States In Seeking Access For UN Rights Envoy To Gaza

The EU believed it was urgent to make “renewed, structured and substantial efforts towards peace” in the Middle East.

Yemen Foreign Minister Calls For Gulf Arab Military Intervention

Riyadh Yaseen has urged the Arab states to set up a no fly zone to counter the growth of Houthis.

Majority Of Regional Family Businesses Worried Over Government Regulations

No specific reason was given for the findings, recorded by a PwC survey.

Saudi Arabia Invites Iraq’s Abadi To Visit In Big Sign Of Thaw

Iraqi PM Haidar al-Abadi’s office gave no details about the invitation or when the possible visit would take place.

Lee Kuan Yew, Founding Father Of Modern Singapore, Dies At 91

Lee, a British-educated lawyer, is credited with building Singapore into one of the world’s wealthiest nations on a per capita basis.

Dubai’s DP World Signs Deal To Develop Ports, Logistics Industry In Maldives

The Dubai-based ports operator said it will help Maldives develop infrastructure, logistics and transport links.

REVEALED: The Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey

Average salary across all countries, positions and racial groups in our list rose 7.88 per cent in the last year.

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Revealed: Arab Expatriate Salaries In The Gulf

Arab expat salaries rose the least among racial groups, up 4.69 per cent year-on-year, on the Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey.

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Revealed: Asian Expatriate Salaries In The Gulf

Average wages earned by Asian expats across all the positions rose 9.74 per cent, found the Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey.