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Shops shut down for profiteering during Ramadan

UAE closes shops for exploiting consumers in holy month by hiking prices.




Giving back in the Gulf

Dr. Asya Al-Ashaikh gives her views on how companies in the GCC can benefit the wider society.





The wrap: ID cards

Many feel it's now vital for UAE residents to carry identification so that every industry works more efficiently.





Dubai cares for world's poorest children

Ramadan charity drive to help educate more than one million children in need.





Emirates NBD to begin trading after Eid Al-Fitr

Stock will be listed on first trading day after region's biggest bank is created on October 14.





Region's telecom operators celebrate Ramadan

Service providers launch series of promotional activities during the Holy Month.





Dubai gold sales surge 26%

Demand from tourists helps push up sales year-on-year in August; 40% increase expected for September.




Campaigns target Ramadan beggers

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have launched campaigns to combat begging during the Muslim holy month.




ETA to raise building funds during Ramadan

UAE developer ETA Star to give 1% of total sales in donation to Red Crescent to build houses for poor.




Ramadan rules? Work hard, pray hard

The holy month of Ramadan is upon us, and I am sure business leaders new to the region are already wondering what to make of it all.




Ramadan customs and regulations

If you are an expatriate or tourist experiencing Ramadan for the first time, here's what you need to know.





Halal trade at $1 trillion by 2010

We speak to CEO of vLinx UAE, who is developing the growing market in partnership with Ras al-Khaimah's government.





GCC can rake billions in zakat, income tax

Gulf countries can boost non-oil sector funds from $45bn per year by applying for the Islamic alms duty.





Zakat Fund seeking 50% of listed firm's payments

UAE fund that collects levy Muslims pay on wealth submits proposals to gov't.




Ramadan to start Thursday

Saudi Arabia will start the Muslim fasting month on Thursday along with most fellow Gulf States.





Kuwait bourse to cut hours for Ramadan

The Kuwait stock exchange will shorten its trading hours during the Muslim fasting month.





Air Arabia ups Ramadan flights

Low-cost carrier adds 18 flights to its Sharjah-Jeddah route to cater to Umrah pilgrims heading to Saudi.




Getting ready for Ramadan: hotels prepare

Hoteliers are predicting it will be ‘business as usual' during Ramadan this year, with some properties gearing up to cope with extra bookings and events.




Ramadan to start Sept 13, say UAE astronomers

Emirates Astronomical Society says holy month of Ramadan will begin next Thursday.





Ramadan Kareem

Two of the central features this issue revolve around business etiquette and ethics, says Edward Poultney, editor of CEO Middle East





Banking on piety

Arabian Business examines the growth of Islamic finance and attempts to untangle its complexities.