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Tuesday, 17 December 2019

Dubai property prices fall to seven-year low as deal volumes rocket

New research shows average property price in Dubai falls to AED895 per sq ft in November
Saudi banking giant ends talks on $200bn merger
National Commercial Bank, Saudi Arabia's biggest lender, has ended talks to merge with Riyad Bank
Dubai Police arrests 'dangerous' Dutch leader of biker gang
Angels of Death leader is arrested at a villa in Dubai after entering the emirate on a false...

Iconic Abu Dhabi hotel to undergo revamp for 'ultra-luxury' status

Renovation plan revealed as Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will take over management of the...
Dubai to host Middle East's first pro women's cycling tour in 2020
The Dubai Women's Tour will be held from February 17-20 next year, in the week before 2020 UAE Tour
Dubai retail giant says to open 'future of entertainment' on Thursday
Majid Al Futtaim says Dreamscape will open its first international virtual reality venture in Dubai

Aramco's inclusion in global indexes set to boost stock this week

MSCI, FTSE Russell and S&P Dow Jones Indices will begin to add Aramco to their benchmarks in an...
UAE's largest bank expands further in Saudi Arabia
New branch opening in Jeddah follows initial operations in Riyadh and Al Khobar earlier in 2019
Autonomous wheelchairs trial completed at Abu Dhabi International
Innovative wheelchairs for passengers with restricted mobility could be introduced at new Abu...

DP World announces new marine unit after Topaz acquisition

P&O Maritime Logistics will focus on three strategic segments - offshore, port services and...
Hyatt announces opening of Andaz Dubai The Palm
Latest addition marks the first Andaz-branded hotel in Dubai and the second in the UAE after the...
Sharjah ruler inaugurates $26m Khorfakkan Beach tourism project
Facilities include a water sports centre, central courtyard, a 350-car parking lot, six food...

Dutch footballing legend named as speaker at Dubai sports summit

Former Manchester United and Ajax star will speak at 14th Dubai International Sports Conference...
Photos

In pictures: Jazeera Airways launches new service to Al Ain International Airport

Jazeera Airways will operate three weekly flights from Kuwait City to Al Ain International Airport
In pictures: Daniil Medvedev wins inaugural Diriyah Tennis Cup final in Saudi Arabia
Daniil Medvedev won the inaugural $1 million Diriyah Tennis Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Medvedev...
Nike launches full-coverage swimsuits for women
Collection includes the Nike Victory Full-Coverage Swimsuit, along with swim separate options -...
Videos

Saudi Aramco IPO 'is quite reasonably priced' - Scaramucci

The Saudi Aramco initial public offering 'is quite reasonably priced' and will be positively...
Editor's Choice

UAE warns citizens to be cautious amid India protests

Parts of India, including New Delhi, have been rocked by violent clashes between protesters and...
Could a fridge order your food for you? Visa delves into the future of online payments
Dubai has strong ambitions to be a major cashless society within the next few years and with it...
Fintech: How innovation is dragging the region's banks into the 21st century
In the latest episode of the Arabian Business Enterprise Innovators Series, in association with...
Opinion

Newsjacking: the Pelaton backlash and Ryan Reynolds' genius move

Exercise bike company Peloton has been mocked unmercifully on social media for its Christmas advert
Opinion: why Saudi Arabia is looking across the Red Sea towards Africa
The timing is perfect for Saudi Arabia and its African counterparts to leverage their respective...
Anthony Scaramucci for president?
They both talk in superlatives and refer to themselves in the third person. Can former White...
Featured Analysis

Funny business: the challenges of stand-up in the Middle East

Stand-up comedy is relatively new in the Middle East, where censorship and cultural sensitivities...
Diamonds debate: could you tell a lab-grown from a mined gem?
The rough diamond market is already struggling, with 2019 set to be one of its worst years. Amish...
Natural resources: interview with the UAE's Minister of Youth Affairs
Appointed at just 22, Shamma Bint Sohail Al Mazrui was the youngest government minister in the world
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