Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Tuesday, 21 January 2020 Kuwait's KFH says AUB merger to create $101bn banking giant Kuwait Finance House chairman says plan to buy Bahrain's Ahli United Bank has received approval... UAE says all ports on alert after new SARS-like virus in China UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention confirms that no cases of the new Novel coronavirus... CEO of Dubai's DP World sees growth in Africa, India Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem also plays down impact of regional tensions on business Welcome to Alserkal Avenue, Dubai's emerging hipster hub After years of breakneck development, Dubai is exploring its alternative side with an emerging... Hotel giant IHG to open Saudi office as it seeks further expansion InterContinental Hotels Group has announced plans to open an office in Riyadh in March Sharjah ruler opens geology park in new eco-tourism push Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday inaugurated the Buhais Geology... Shangri-La Dubai hotel tower sold at auction for $190m Tower owned by Abu Dhabi-based Al Jaber Group is sold as part of multi-billion dirham debt... Chile unveils plan for Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion Latin American country to showcase food production, renewable energy, mining, tourism,... Bryan Adams to lead big names at golf-linked Saudi concerts Line-up of world class music acts announced for concerts to take place around Saudi International... Dubai's DAE signs $300m loan deal with Chinese bank Dubai Aerospace Enterprise says loan will support the future financing needs of the business How Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem Hub71 is expanding Hub71 launches first Microsoft Reactor program, as more companies join incentive package Saudi authority calls on UNESCO to protect coffee tradition Saudi Heritage Preservation Society has called on UNESCO to protect traditional Khawlani coffee... IMF trims global growth estimates but sees improving outlook Improving US-China trade tensions have eased uncertainty and the world economy may have hit... Photos In pictures: Lee Westwood wins the $7 million Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship England's Lee Westwood won the 2020 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship presented by EGA, the 25th... In pictures: Carlos Sainz wins 2020 Dakar Rally with Bahrain X-Raid Team in Saudi Arabia Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz won the Dakar Rally for the third time on Friday, finishing... In pictures: Most popular books of the week in Dubai We present the most popular books in Dubai from January 12-18, according to Magrudy's Bookstore Videos Video: Qasem Soleimani's killing was a 'wake-up call' for Iran's government, says Saudi prince Saudi Arabian Prince Turki Al-Faisal discusses the recent US-Iran tensions over the attacks on... Video: Why The Royal Atlantis, Dubai needs a bespoke marketing campaign The Atlantis in Dubai is about to get a much bigger and more luxurious brother, The Royal Atlantis. Video: Facebook MENA boss shares trends shaping the consumer experience in 2020 In 2019, the quest for enhancing consumer experience drove brands across the MENA region to fully... Editor's Choice Dubai-based Mouawad jewellery to expand to Asia Pacific by 2021 Mouawad's retail sales rose 20% in 2019 compared to 2018, said Pascal Mouawad Revealed: Which industries in the Middle East are recruiting The Michael Page Salary & Skills Guide 2020 revealed the top reasons people are living and... Healthcare: How innovation is moving the focus away from sickcare and bringing it back into the home In the latest episode of the Arabian Business Enterprise Innovators Series, in association with... Opinion Opinion: the sound of silence from UNESCO is disappointing While Trump's threat on Twitter to attack Iranian cultural sites isn't surprising, what is... Sara Al Madani: The female entrepreneur in 2020 There is more work to be done to improve financial inclusion for women. Australia counts the economic cost of the bushfires The indirect impact of smoke haze and its effects on consumer confidence may be more pervasive... Featured Analysis Carson Block: meet the man who took down UAE's NMC Health He's been called the world's most feared short seller, causing nearly a dozen companies to be... For editorial queries, please contact Neil Halligan Editor, ArabianBusiness.com neil.halligan@itp.com Shane Mc Ginley Editorial Director, Arabian Business Shane.McGinley@itp.com For advertising enquiries, please contact Joe Chidiac Group Commercial Director, Arabian Business, CEO Middle East, Esquire, Rake and Revolution Direct +971 4 444 3121 Mobile +971 55 459 2700 joe.chidiac@itp.com ©2019 ITP Digital Media Inc. All rights reserved. Terms   Policy