Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Tuesday, 22 October 2019 Saudi Arabia's new 100% shisha tax sparks fury Furore in Saudi Arabia has been fuelled by confusion over how the tax is applied to shisha products Malaysia says targeting $2.5bn in deals during Expo 2020 Dubai Ground broken on Malaysia's Expo 2020 pavilion, which will be completely net zero carbon Tremors felt in Dubai, UAE after Iran earthquake According to social media users, tremors were felt in Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah on Monday Global fintech giant Visa to open regional HQ in Dubai in 2021 Digital payments firm says it has appointed Sweid & Sweid to build its new Dubai headquarters Fourth UAE cricketer suspended in corruption probe Ashfaq Ahmed opened the batting in the UAE's first two matches at the T20 World Cup qualifying... UAE's Mubadala Capital launches new $250m tech funds Mubadala says new investment funds will capitalise on the growing start-up scene in the region UAE's Al-Futtaim makes move into healthcare with HealthHub launch UAE-based conglomerate announces launch of Al-Futtaim Health and its HealthHub to bring... Candy in talks with Saudi fund as it mulls move for UK developer Candy reportedly in early stage talks with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund about a joint... Dubai's Dragon Oil buys BP stake in Egyptian ops ENOC subsidiary acquires BP's stake in The Gulf of Suez Oil Company UAE's Bee'ah hires Masdar, Tesla to power new Sharjah HQ Bee'ah's new headquarters will be equipped with an array of smart building solutions powered by... India's Strava Technologies set to enter Gulf with Bahrain cyber hub Indian company will set up a cyber defence centre in Bahrain to work on cyber security and space... Revealed: how Sharjah, Ajman rents have performed in 2019 Dubizzle Property releases latest report on rental trends in the Northern Emirates in the first... World's largest bank lists $1bn bonds on Nasdaq Dubai Dubai bourse welcomes listing of two $500m bonds by Commercial Bank of China Photos In pictures: Nationwide protests erupt in Lebanon Lebanese demonstrators return to the streets to protest against tax increases and alleged... In pictures: Mariah Carey, Hussain Al Jassmi mark Expo 2020 Dubai's 'One Year to Go' celebrations Global superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati singer and Expo 2020 Ambassador Hussain Al... In pictures: One Year to Go countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai marked across the UAE's seven emirates Across all the events in the seven emirates, there are 100 performance artists from 26 nations.... Videos Video: Middle East photographers focus on people behind the news Capturing someone's life story in a single moment is what Oslo-based photographer Afshin Ismaeli... Video: Development progress noted on Dubai's MBR Solar Park Construction work on the world's largest single-site solar park, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum... Boardroom advice: How to avoid reverse delegation - pro tips for leaders 'Most of the MDs and CEOs have this natural temptation to centralise on themselves most of the... Editor's Choice UAE buyers take advantage of reduced London property prices Appeal for properties in the centre of London continues to be strong, despite the ongoing socio... Traditional meat industry spreading 'disinformation' about cultured meats, says Prince Khaled Prince Khaled said that disinformation campaigns have characterised 'clean meat' as 'frankenfoods' Saudi Aramco says IPO timing depends on 'market conditions' Saudi Aramco was expected to launch the first part of a two-stage listing in the coming week, but... Opinion Opinion: why we must show the robots who's boss It's getting harder for us to form meaningful relationships, with most UAE employees preferring a... Opinion: how can GCC gov'ts get the most from the entertainment sector? This lucrative sector could unlock an estimated $3.4bn annually in increased spending Canada election 2019: Too close to call with PM Justin Trudeau hoping to cling on The Liberals and the Conservatives, led by Andrew Scheer, could be set for a near dead heat with... Featured Analysis Ahmed Al Khatib: building the Expo 2020 Dubai dream Ahmed Al Khatib, chief development and delivery officer, Expo 2020 Dubai, outlines how the Expo... Full speed ahead with Virgin Hyperloop One Virgin Hyperloop One says it is on the cusp of revolutionising the movement of goods and people... Helping hand: how volunteers will play a vital role at Expo 2020 Dubai More than 100,000 people have come forward hoping to fill the Expo's 30,000 volunteer slots 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