EDITOR'S CHOICE

1. 11 die in Dubai accommodation blaze »
2. Tamim suspect changes his confession - report »
3. Abu Dhabi economy could hit $179bn by 2010 »
4. Nuclear giant in talks with UAE government »
5. Salary survey reveals lack of staff loyalty »

Banking & Finance

1. Kuwait property sales in July up 50% month-on-month
2. Global takes 60% stake in Saudi retailer
3. Wataniya Airways leases planes from AerCap

Construction & Industry

1. Siemens in talks with sovereign wealth funds - FT
2. DP World's H1 profits soar to $287mn
3. Affordable homes campaign for UAE capital

Culture & Society

1. Qatari student 'feared for safety' before murder
2. Museum director apologises in Muslim veil row
3. Agent arrested over Dubai death blaze tragedy

Energy

1. Iraq, China agree $3bn oil service deal
2. Bahrain oil production at record levels
3. Nuclear giant in talks with UAE government

Healthcare

1. Shisha restrictions in place for Ramadan
2. Doctors called in over $6.8mn bad cheques case
3. Hospital earns $8mn from Gulf liver trade

Islamic Finance

1. Qatar Islamic says bonds among financing options
2. Damac's Kuwait unit considering $67mn bond issue
3. Shuaa raises $240mn for Saudi hospitality fund

Media & Marketing

1. Hollywood studio sues over Hari Puttar movie
2. 'Banned' Iranian actress has gone to US
3. Indian film fan rents cinema to prove movie not scary

Personal Finance

1. Non-Saudis allowed to buy shares through locals
2. UAE expats most pessimistic over retirement
3. UAE mulls personal loan curbs

Politics & Economics

1. Siemens in talks with sovereign wealth funds - FT
2. 65% oppose new Emirati jobs strategy call
3. Kuwait inflation 'to fall to 7-8% by end of year'

Real Estate

1. Affordable homes campaign for UAE capital
2. Italy's Ferretti eyes Gulf market
3. Kuwait property sales in July up 50% month-on-month

Retail

1. Global takes 60% stake in Saudi retailer
2. More pumps on way to ease diesel queues
3. Drinks giants go head-to-head in Ramadan

Sport

1. Abu Dhabi 'will be ready for F1 debut'
2. Kuyt's late goal clinches win for Liverpool
3. Indian gold medallist calls on next generation

Technology

1. Banned websites unblocked by Etisalat
2. Channel cautious over LCD price recovery talk
3. Zain ponders bid for 25% Omantel stake

Transportation

1. More pumps on way to ease diesel queues
2. Wataniya Airways leases planes from AerCap
3. Big Gulf demand for new $400,000 Roller

Travel & Hospitality

1. Wataniya Airways leases planes from AerCap
2. Dubai's exhibition business up by 40%
3. Emirates denies air rage diversion claim