How Middle East Tax Laws Impact Foreign Businesses

Nilesh Ashar, partner and head of Tax for KPMG in the UAE, analyses the impact of investment regulations and tax laws on foreign businesses foraying into the Middle East.

Warplane Downed In Islamic State-Held Eastern Syria

The Observatory, which monitors Syria’s war with a network of sources, said the pilot was believed to have an Arab nationality.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Edge Up In Early Trade; Real Estate Strong

Dubai’s main index was up 2.2 per cent at 3,802 points with property stocks dominating trade.

Australian Foreign Minister Hopeful Egypt Will Release Al Jazeera Journalist

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi suggested in November he was considering pardoning Greste and two other journalists of Qatar-based Al Jazeera television.

Over 1,000 Islamist Militants Killed In U.S Strikes In Syria

Activists say that the death toll since the military campaign was launched in late September was probably higher among the hardline Islamist insurgents.

Stock News: Gulf Stock Markets Mixed Early On After Oil Pulls Back

Dubai’s main index was down 0.4 per cent with trade focusing on real estate developers.

German Diner Wienerwald Invests Dhs10m In Dubai, To Launch Two Outlets

The German brand, famous for its roast chicken, is opening outlets in JBR and Dubai Media City.

Oil Rebounds Above $62, Tracking Broader Markets

Brent crude is down 46 per cent from the year’s peak in June above $115 per barrel.

Over 86% Of MENA Employees Claim They Work During Holidays

Regional professionals say they check and respond to official emails and phone calls while on vacation, finds new poll.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Edge Up In Early Trade

The Dubai index climbed 0.6 per cent after a 9.9 per cent jump on Sunday.

Qatar Airways Set To Receive First A350

Doha carrier poised to receive Airbus’ latest model which will fly to Frankfurt from January

Exclusive: New York University President On The Move To Abu Dhabi

John Sexton, the president of one the world’s top universities, explains why he decided to expand to Abu Dhabi.

Middle East Ranked Among Top 10 Global Luxury Markets In 2014

Increased tourist flows to the region have catapulted the Middle East into the top global market for luxury spending, a new report says

BlackBerry To Launch New Classic In UAE Before Year-End

The phone, priced at Dhs1799, is modeled around BlackBerry’s popular Bold 9900.

Kellogg Outbids Abraaj For Third Time In Race For Egypt’s Bisco

Kellogg said on Thursday that it would improve its offer to 86.36 Egyptian pounds per share, hoping to secure the deal.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Surge As Oil Rebounds; Dubai Up 13%

Stock markets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE soared on Thursday as the price of oil rebounded.

UAE’s Abraaj Group Buys Stake In Algeria-Based Logistics Firm

The company did not disclose the value of the deal of the size of the stake it acquired in FBA.

Qatar 2022 World Cup: FIFA Ethics Investigator Garcia Resigns In Protest

The former US prosecutor said he had lost confidence in the independence of the FIFA ethics committee’s adjudicatory chamber.

Two UAE And Two Egyptian Military Officers Die In Plane Crash

The officers were killed on Wednesday when their plane crashed during a joint exercise in Egypt.

Abraaj Tops Kellogg Again In Bisco Misr Takeover Battle

The regulator has yet to approve Abraaj’s new offer.

PepsiCo Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Saudi, To Create 300 Jobs

The new snacks manufacturing facility, in Dammam, is the company’s 15th facility in the Middle East.

Fitch Rates GCC Banks As Stable In 2015 Despite Oil Price Slide

The ratings agency said that large government funded infrastructure projects will continue to drive growth in the GCC even if oil prices slide.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Stabilise After Sharp Drops

A wave of panic selling wiped out $49 billion of stock market value across the Gulf Arab economies on Tuesday.

OPEC Signals “Wait And See” Approach Could Last A Year

Oil has lost almost half its value since this year’s peak of $115 per barrel in June on slower global demand and the U.S. shale oil boom.

Captain, Officer Of Kuwaiti Ship Detained After Deadly Collision

The Kuwaiti ship collided with a fishing vessel in the Red Sea, killing 13 Egyptians.

Serbia’s Central Bank Issues Licence To UAE’s Mirabank

The bank is expected to start its regular operations by the end of March 2015.

Stock News: Gulf Markets Tumble, Lose $49bn, As Oil Slides Below $60

Dubai’s index closed 7.3 per cent lower at 3,084 points, a one-year low, while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark ended 6.9 per cent lower on Tuesday.

Brent Falls Below $60 For First Time Since 2009

Oil futures have almost halved since June amid rising output and cooling demand.

Gulf Can Cope With Cheaper Oil, IMF Says As Bourses Plunge

GCC states should rein in state spending, but in a gradual way to avoid hurting economic growth.

Former British Regulator Sants To Advise Abu Dhabi Financial Zone

Hector Sants will advise the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on the creation of its regulatory framework and its strategy.