Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Monday, 13 January 2020 Saudi Aramco's world record-breaking IPO reaches $29.4 billion The IPO relied heavily on individuals and high-net worth investors and funds from the Gulf Carlos Ghosn 'not a political man' but 'ready to serve' Lebanon The former automotive legend and now world's most famous fugitive could soon become a minister in... Flights halted, evacuations as Philippine volcano spews ash Thousands of people living near Taal volcano, a popular tourist attraction set in the centre of a... Infrastructure, economic growth the focus for Sharjah with record $7.9bn budget for 2020 Over one-third of budget earmarked for economic development, with a particular focus on spurring... UAE's Minister for AI enlists in mandatory military service UAE law making military service compulsory for Emirati men was first issued in June 2014 Massive clean-up operation continues in Dubai after record rainfall Weekend storms saw the most rain in the country in 24 years World leaders in Oman pay respects after sultan's death A ceremony at Muscat's Alam Palace drew political figures from across the region, including Abu... Philippines starts evacuation of workers from Iraq First 14 have been flown home, with this number set to increase Portuguese rider Paulo Goncalves killed after Dakar crash The 40-year-old suffered the fatal accident after 276 kilometres of the day's ride from Riyadh to... Growth of Dubai's non-oil economy slows in December A majority of businesses report being optimistic about prospects in 2020 Britain's ambassador to Iran denies attending student demo before arrest The British government said Macaire was arrested and detained briefly in the Iranian capital in... UAE's Rotana confirms Guy Hutchinson as new CEO Former acting CEO of hotel management company has been named president and CEO Dubai's Cafu to use drones to plant one million Ghaf trees in UAE CEO Rashid Al Ghurair was inspired to fight climate change following the devastating impact of... Photos In pictures: Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in the UAE Heavy rain continued to cause chaos across the UAE into Sunday morning. In pictures: World leaders pay tribute to the late Sultan Qaboos of Oman Here are some of the main tributes by world leaders. In pictures: Oman's Sultan Qaboos in pictures His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the longest-reigning leader of the modern Arab world, has... Videos Video: This accidental treatment is curing paralysis At the University of Louisville, researchers are using an epidural stimulator to allow patients... Video: Rumors of my escape are inaccurate - Carlos Ghosn Fugitive and former auto magnate Carlos Ghosn tells CNN Business about his escape from Japan and... Video: The core of the business is still strong, says WeWork advisor WeWork advisor Peter Weinberg told CNBC that the company's tumultuous 2019 doesn't discount the... Editor's Choice Middle Eastern music streaming app Anghami is said to weigh sale among options Anghami, Arabic for 'my tunes', could be valued at as much as $400 million if a deal goes ahead 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... Saudi Arabia's ACWA power plans $10bn of investments Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund plans to boost its stake in ACWA to 40% from 25% Featured Analysis 'I'm going to clear my name': Carlos Ghosn seeks truth, justice and freedom in Beirut Making his first appearance since his dramatic escape from Japan, Arabian Business was front and... 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