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UAE, Pakistan bust major heroin smuggling network
Joint operation saw arrest of 40 traffickers and promoters, 80 drug addicts, and the seizure of 150 kilograms of heroin
Obama called Abu Dhabi crown prince about Iran deal
President emphasised the United States’ commitment to working with Gulf partners
Saudi-owned mansion set to be become UK’s most expensive home
Property for sale in London’s Hyde Park had a bid of $438m submitted
Dubai’s Emirates NBD Q2 net profit rises 26%
Emirate’s largest lender made a profit of $449m in the three months to June 30
Warner Bros theme park under construction in Abu Dhabi
Hollywood film producer is working with Aldar Properties and the Abu Dhabi Media Company for a 2018 opening
Australian woman deported from the UAE after Facebook post
Jodi Magi was fined and detained in jail pending deportation
As Iran celebrates the historic agreement, analysis of reactions from the Gulf and beyond
Tehran is gearing up for a big trade and investment boom that could reshape the region, while Saudi officials claim the Middle East is now a “more dangerous part of the world”
SMEs
New competition for Islamic digital economy start-ups
A new competition by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre to boost start-ups in the Islamic digital economy.
Business with soul: An interview with Max Strom
Tamara Pupic spoken with US-based teacher and author Max Strom on his recent visit to the region
SMEs
The importance of your brand
Viki Harris, managing partner at JansenHarris, explains why your business’s brand is an essential component for long-term success
SMEs
Becoming pitch perfect
During their latest visit to the region, representatives of Silicon Valley’s 500 Startups advised local entrepreneurs on how to effectively pitch to investors. Tamara Pupic reports from a workshop held at AstroLabs Dubai
A passion for Islamic fashion
Alia Khan, founder and president of the Islamic Fashion and Design Council, explains how she is helping people tap into a $500 billion industry
Iran deal reached, Obama hails step towards “more hopeful world”
Biggest breakthrough between Tehran and Washington since 1979
SMEs
Connecting for growth: peer-to-peer finance
How the likes of Ravi Bhusari, managing director and co-founder of DUPLAYS, has benefitted from innovative peer-to-peer finance solution Beehive, founded by CEO Craig Moore
Iran deal fallout: Oil prices edge up
Traders expect a delay in Iranian crude supplies returning to the market
Iran deal fallout: US Congress but will likely survive
Some Republicans have long been working to sink an agreement.
Iran deal fallout: MidEast now a “more dangerous part of the world”, says Saudi official
Gulf states nervous about Iran re-emerging from isolation
Iran deal fallout: Iranians dance in streets, thank Rouhani for nuclear deal
Motorists honk horns, wave victory signs
Iran deal fallout: Tehran gears up for trade and investment boom that could reshape region
Biggest economy to rejoin global system in decades
Iran deal fallout: Russian currency and Saudi stock fall
Chinese mainland stocks also fell 3% at one stage as regulators stepped up the crackdown
Iran deal fallout: China’s top paper says Iran deal shows talks, not sanctions, work
China had long railed against unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States and Europe
UAE’s Aldar posts $517m property sales in H1
Abu Dhabi’s largest listed developer says sales generated across three new developments in emirate
Iran set to get access to $100bn in frozen assets
US officials say country will get windfall when Iran nuclear agreement is implemented
Thousands of jobs up for grabs at Dubai’s Al Habtoor City
Al Habtoor Group says recruitment teams are hiring locally and abroad for mega project which will open doors to public later this year
Saudi’s Dar Al Arkan Q2 net profit falls 42%
One of Saudi’s largest developers says it made nearly $19m in the three months to June 30
Al Jazeera sports arm acquires Turkey’s Digiturk
BeIN Media Group says it has completed deal to buy Turkish satellite network
Gulf authorities take action on summer labour ban
Qatar shuts work sites and Bahrain issues legal proceedings against companies flouting ban
Bahrain deputy premier urges deal on Reef Island property dispute
Dispute between developers and investors centres on alleged unpaid service charges and failure to comply with rules on scheme design
Palm Jumeirah apartment rents slump by 6% in Q2
Dubai’s real estate market continues to soften, spreading to some of its most popular residential locations
Saudi militant suspect kills father, shot dead by police
Shooting takes place as Saudi authorities have detained hundreds of suspected militants over the past year
Dubai’s June inflation falls back from six-year high
Inflation rates falls from 4.7% to 4.2% despite another large year-on-year rise in housing and utility costs
Bahrain frees rights activist for health reasons
Nabeel Rajab is one of the Arab world’s best-known democracy activists
Qatar’s largest sharia-compliant bank sees 27% surge in Q2 profits
Qatar Islamic Bank made a net profit of $131.9m
Norwegian man jailed for 8 years for fighting for militants in Syria
Ishaq Ahmed, 24, had pleaded not guilty to the charges and had claimed he travelled to Syria to do humanitarian work
Gold drops as focus shifts to looming US rate hike
Dollar strengthens vs yen and euro after Greek deal
Etihad Airways hosts Iftar for 10,000 workers
More than 300 employees volunteered to distribute meals to the workers at the event at the Saadiyat Accommodation Village in Abu Dhabi
Dubai’s twisted tower tops Q2 list of most expensive sales
Majority of property deals were in Dubai Marina area
Australian woman jailed in Abu Dhabi over Facebook post
University worker to be deported after being found guilty of “writing bad words on social media”
Bahrain’s Arcapita buys part of Abu Dhabi property project for $200m
Investment management firm has acquired phase one of Saadiyat Beach Residences from Mubadala Development
Ministry warns Qataris to be careful not to be robbed while in Greece
Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises tourists not to carry too much cash while travelling in the country
Iran, major powers clinch landmark nuclear deal
Under the deal, sanctions imposed by the US, EU and UN would be lifted in return for Iran agreeing long-term curbs on a nuclear programme
Former Qatar PM buys $1.1bn stake in Spanish retailer El Corte Ingles
Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani has bought a 10% stake in the department store chain
Saudi Arabia raises June oil output to record high
Gulf kingdom ramps up its crude production, defends market share as global and domestic demand rises
Update: Firefighters battle Dubai Creek blaze for 3 hours
One person suffers minor injuries in fire which starts on two wooden yachts but spreads to nearby vessels
Saudi shipper says Q2 profit doubles on bigger fleet, higher rates
National Shipping Company says it made more than $91m in the three months to June 30
Emaar’s Egyptian unit says H1 net sales grow by 20%
Emaar Misr reports sales of nearly $500m during the first half of this year
Dubai developer Deyaar says Q2 net profit rises 37.5%
Company says it made a quarterly profit of more than $23m in the three months to June 30
Kuwait committee to visit London for sovereign fund probe
Kuwait Investment Authority is one of the world’s biggest sovereign funds and is believed to manage about $592bn
Emirates unveils first Arsenal-branded aircraft
Boeing 777 plane has been customised to fly the Emirates-sponsored team on their visit to Singapore
Qatar awards $459m contract to build first economic zone
State-owned Manateq hires consortium to construct special zone in Ras Bufontas
OPEC says it expects more balanced oil market in 2016
Oil cartel sayd China and developing world will increase oil consumption next year
Saudi Arabia appoints housing minister from private sector
Majed Al Hogail’s appointment strengthens trend of giving top gov’t jobs to people from the private sector
Qatar’s 2015 healthcare expenditure worth $5.2bn
Healthcare market will continue to grow in Qatar as private sector engagement grows, says new report