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Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away on May 13, at age 73
Sheikh Khalifa became President of the UAE in 2004 after the passing away of Sheikh Zayed
The four companies cover 80 per cent of the world’s countries and transported over four million tons of air freight cargo globally last year
High unemployment, lack of progress in reducing carbon emissions and exacerbated inequalities are all possible side effects of the pandemic
What companies need to focus on now is keeping their employees safe, well-informed, and positive
Worldwide, sea temperatures were 1.49 degrees Fahrenheit above average in March which is the second highest level recorded since 1880 for the month of March, according to US data
The Covid-19 disease has not only become one of the most discussed subjects around the world in recent weeks, it is a topic that has seen exponential growth online too
Daoud Rajha was reportedly killed in a bomb explosion during a meeting with ministry and security officials.
Facebook has 45.2 million users in the region while four million Arabs use LinkedIn, says new report.
The US-based bank saw overall net income fall to $2.94 billion in the second quarter of the year.
The Eurozone debt crisis is slowing down economies across the world, said the International Monetary Fund.
The UAE aims to increase exports from the new oil terminal as threats to close the Strait of Hormuz rise.
Foreign direct investments into the Middle East dropped 16 per cent to $49 billion in 2011, says UN report.
The loans, extended by the Saudi Fund for Development, are repayable over 20 years at two per cent interest.
The global technology firm plans to increase regional hiring and open more offices in a major expansion drive.
The Gulf States account for 14 per cent of the total deposits in the island, according to official data.
The international hotel operator plans to open one hotel in Cairo and a resort in Alexandria.
Qatar Holding is planning to open Harrods branded hotels in Malaysia, Paris and New York.
The Dubai-based port operator sold its 60 per cent stake to Australian firm Flinders.
Most employees in the MENA region miss work because of low satisfaction and lack of responsibility, says survey.
UAE exchanges say there is still no clarity regarding the Indian government’s proposed service tax on remittances.
The UAE city is ranked as having the most transparent real estate market in the MENA region.
The crown prince and the US president discussed regional issues and global energy prices during the meet.
Flights to Basra, the low-cost airline’s fifth destination in Iraq, are scheduled to start next month.
The Arabtec consortium, that includes Greek and Turkish firms, will build a terminal at the Abu Dhabi airport.
A firm linked to billionaire Robert Kuok is set to take a stake in Drydock’s Southeast Asia operations, say sources.
Key concerns about the European debt crisis offset worries about tighter North Sea supplies.
Visitors from the UK topped the list, spending almost $500 million in 2011, according to Visa.
A good salary is the main priority for 59 per cent of women looking for jobs in the MENA region, says survey.
Global news agency Thomson Reuters buys MENA-based online platform Zawya for an undisclosed amount.