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The long-running conflict threatening to throw world nations into proxy warfare in Yemen seems to be winding down, as officials announced a ceasefire, planned for Nov. 17.

Earlier this month, at the annual conference of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Finance Institutions (AAOIFI), participants looked at a preliminary study for centralized sharia boards in order…

As the international oil relationship between Saudi Arabia and its long-time customer the United States starts to chill, and the dynamics of the world oil market change, Saudi leaders are…

Seeking to impose standards on the meat used for various Muslim festivals and traditions, the Dubai municipality is promoting a new web application called Al Mawashi that residents can use…

Reports from the past month paint a picture of professionals in the United Arab Emirates looking for the exit doors, searching for better long-term career prospects as economic troubles threaten…

Dubai, a city already known for its massive collection of parks, attractions and amenities, is getting its first Natural Adventure Park, according to officials.

According to sources in the UAE Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), bus riders in cities around the Emirates will now have access to free Wi-Fi on intercity buses in the…

Under pressure from lower oil prices, the Gulf Coast country of Qatar is increasing pay for a range of government employees.

In the aftermath of a surprise American election upset, many questions have come up about how the enormously important political outcome will affect world markets. 

Omani officials claim that a new plastics project stands to create 12,000 jobs for citizens.

The big business social media platform LinkedIn is more than a way for individuals to get connected to career choices; it also manages a fair amount of analytics and research into…

A new VAT sales tax in the Persian Gulf has the government of Oman and other Gulf states working to introduce new measures to accommodate this change.

Leaders in Dubai are getting help with sustainable energy goals and ecological business plans from a partner on the other side of the Mediterranean.

Analysts and others recently learned more about the future of air travel at the 2016 IATA World Passenger Symposium. 

A firm well known for real estate innovation in the Middle East, JustProperty.com, is launching a major online platform for property shoppers in the United Arab Emirates that will help…

One of the largest tech companies in the world is empowering United Arab Emirates (UAE) nonprofits by offering a new system of credits for its Microsoft Azure cloud service.

After an ill-fated ceasefire last month, the violence in the Gulf Coast country of Yemen continues unabated, with new reports from ‘The New York Times’ showing more Saudi-led airstrikes killing and…

A rather unusual ‘Reuters’ story from Oct. 5 illustrates how residents of the Gulf nation of Qatar may find inherent contradictions in new efforts to position Doha and other regional…

An upcoming event will support the large number of specialty hot beverage businesses across the Middle East, in addition to developing the coffee and tea culture of Gulf states like…

The Middle East and North Africa region is getting a new type of functionality from social media giant Facebook, via a digital communications platform called Workplace. 

Saudi Arabia, a country under some financial pressure, is now poised to suspend its usual practice of issuing local currency bonds.

A ‘Reuters’ article from Oct. 18 shows exports of crude oil from Saudi Arabia fell from 7.6 million barrels per day to 7.3 million barrels per day in the month…

With inflation in the high teens, and other factors putting pressure on the national economy, the country of Egypt has pursued a plan to take out a $12 billion loan…

At this year’s Gitex conference event, held Oct. 16-20 in the Dubai World Trade Center, tech company Accenture played a major role.