Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Sunday, 22 December 2019 UAE-based Shettys lose $820m after 'unfounded' Muddy Waters claims Billionaire clan behind NMC Health and Finablr has seen its fortune drop by about $820m since... Twitter says thousands of Saudi accounts suspended Social media giant says some 88,000 accounts being blocked were linked to Saudi state-backed ... Dubai set to open phase 6 of $820m Expo 2020 roads network Roads and Transport Authority announces key stage in major roads project will open on Sunday Abu Dhabi to launch new tourism tour of city mosques Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi launched the initiative as part of the Year of... Businesswoman Nashwa Al-Ruwaini among the top winners at the Arabian Business Saudi Awards Prestigious Arabian Business Saudi Awards took place at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Riyadh Developer mulls IPO as it starts work on $544m Dubai project MAG City, located at Mohammed Bin Rashid City's Meydan District 7, features 5,100 residential... Over 1.5m votes registered so far to select UAE Nation Brand logo Votes have been seen from 130 countries and 2,000 cities to select one of three logos that will... Fujairah eyes cruise tourism growth after port's first ship turnaround Marella Discovery marks the first time a visiting ship dropped off arriving guests and welcomed... Saudi's InoChem inks $450m loan deal to develop industrial hub Loan's main purpose is to fund the setting up of an industrial complex in Ras Al Khair Industrial... Abu Dhabi fund approves $15m loan for Cameroon road project 204km the Olama-Kribi road will link the capital Yaounde to Kribi, one of the largest seaports in... Kuwait political mess likely to weigh on economic reforms, says Fitch Ratings agency says Kuwaiti political frictions could delay new debt issuance and impact fiscal... Lemon Tree International invests $27m in first UAE hotel Mid-range Lemon Tree Dubai Hotel in Jumeirah features 114 rooms, restaurant, an outdoor lounge,... Bahrain's Gulf Air plans to launch Kuala Lumpur flights in 2020 Service will start in July 2020 with daily flights and operated by the airline's flagship Boeing... 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 Editor's Choice Why much work is still needed to close the Gulf gender gap New report says Middle East and North Africa region remains the worst performing in the world... 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 Return policies: A key factor to bear in mind when Christmas shopping? Not all Dubai retailers have the same return policies and it can vary from five to 30 days Newsjacking: the Peloton 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... 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... 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