Gulf state pushes for free trade agreement with bloc
Gulf state buys significant stake in US shale operations amid Trump administration’s pledge to unleash energy exports
Rights groups warn of ‘transnational repression’ after Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi allegedly held in solitary confinement
Project backed by national security chief Sheikh Tahnoon aims to commercialise mammoth Emirati genetic database
Letter calls on government to impose ‘Magnitsky-style’ measures
Price rises of 147 per cent in five years, soaring skylines and a rush of new residents are an inspiration to some, a cautionary tale to others
Growing population and buoyant economy have fuelled four-year bull run, but some warn rising prices are unsustainable
Traders had been expecting cartel to postpone plan to boost output
Two companies say they are creating world’s fourth-largest group in plastics called polyolefins
Investment is biggest sign of confidence in sector since junta started crackdown on miners
Companies in Oman, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia explore markets fuelled by energy transition as they diversify beyond oil and gas
Enec’s CEO says it plans to expand overseas after rapid growth in its home market
Developer Malik Riaz Hussain says fraud allegations by anti-corruption watchdog are attempt to ‘blackmail’ him
The influx of ultra-rich expats is putting pressure on the lifestyles of the merely wealthy
Hussain Sajwani has built swaths of the Middle East’s glitziest commercial hub and made an ally of the US president-elect
Azimut will launch a fund in Abu Dhabi to invest in a China Universal ETF in Shanghai and vice versa
Rise in demand for travel comes as customers increasingly pay for trips in instalments
Deal for $10bn Silver Rock Financial underscores Gulf nation’s ambition to evolve beyond passive investing
Food delivery group’s listing comes as UAE is on track to beat rest of Emea region for IPO values
Asset management subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s state investment fund seeks more exposure in North America
Three suspects arrested after Emirati intelligence and security services locate body
UK prime minister is seeking billions of pounds of Gulf money to boost British growth
Saudi Arabia and UAE welcome president-elect but worry he could upend rapprochement with Tehran and inflame Middle East war
Deal with Thoma Bravo shows growing role of Middle Eastern investors
Investment valuing market information provider at about $500mn would be the sector’s latest high-profile deal
