Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Tuesday, 24 December 2019 Shares in UAE health operator rebound after Muddy Waters report claims UAE-based NMC Health shares gained 34% on Monday after the company said it plans an independent... Saudi Arabia says five sentenced to death over Khashoggi murder Saudi court finds total of 11 people guilty for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at consulate in... Dubai's DP World set to invest $500m in Jeddah port upgrade Investment plan revealed after DP World wins 30-year concession from the Saudi Ports Authority Oman said to implement new tourist tax on restaurants, cafes Ministry of Tourism has reportedly announced that restaurants and cafes in tourist areas must pay... Bahrain gov't extends third deadline for VAT registration The new VAT registration deadline will cover businesses whose annual supply value exceeded BD37... Everything you need to know about Dubai Shopping Festival's launch events 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival will launch with a two-day grand opening event at Burj... Why foreign investors dominated the Saudi stock market last week Investors from outside of the Gulf were net buyers of about $950m for the week ended December 19 Revealed: how consumer confidence is faring in Dubai New survey shows that job security is the main concern in Q3 followed by work/life balance Kuwait's Talabat promises food delivery in 15 mins with new launch Daily, the new online initiative by Talabat, ensures grocery goods are delivered to doorsteps in... Boeing replaces CEO as 737 MAX crisis rumbles on US plane maker names David Calhoum to replace Dennis Muilenburg in bid to restore confidence Tobacco giant responds to Saudi complaints about cigarette quality Phillip Morris International issues statement saying it has not changed ingredients in its... Etihad Airways says to launch Malaga flights in summer 2020 Three weekly flights will operate via the Moroccan capital, Rabat, from June 26 to September 13 Saudi Arabia, Kuwait to sign deal to restart production at oilfields Kuwait Gulf Oil Company says signing ceremony will take place Tuesday for the offshore Khafji... Photos In pictures: Lazio clinch Italian Super Cup in Riyadh Lazio won the Italian Super Cup for a fifth time on Sunday, defeating Cristiano Ronaldo's... In pictures: Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Centre of International Organisations for Cultural Heritage It features six international organisations that will work together to enhance communication and... Winners of the Arabian Business KSA Awards 2019 The event honoured the kingdom's businessmen, businesswomen, leaders and organisations who... Videos Video: Football clubs use tech to battle racism in stadiums Football clubs increase measures to fight the rise of racism amongst fans locally and abroad. Video: Space debris is now a big problem More than half a million pieces of man-made space junk are orbiting the earth at speeds up to 17... Video: Why hydrogen cars will be Tesla's biggest threat Although the automotive industry seems like it's slowly making a shift towards battery-powered... Editor's Choice Ferrari customers 'not concerned' about supercar generating pollution Despite a global rise in environmentally conscious consumers, Ferrari did not receive requests... 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... The bestselling books in Dubai this week We present the most popular books sold in the week (December 8-14) according to Magrudy's... Opinion Stand out, but don't stand still As we come to the end of 2019, one of the big themes in this week's magazine issue is to always... 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... Smart mobility is key in building smart cities The adoption of eco-friendly transport and innovative shipping and delivery management systems... Featured Analysis The importance of the Dubai-Riyadh route to Emirates One of Emirates' most profitable routes is a two-hour hop to neighbouring Saudi Arabia 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... 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