UAE ranks 15th for economic freedom
Country loses points on labour but outranks three fellow Gulf states in annual report.

Five star luxury for northern Iraq
Abu Dhabi's Rotana is building a $55mn five-star hotel in Arbil in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.

Emaar sells first Saudi homes
Residential units in Saudi Arabia's $26bn King Abdullah Economic City are to go on sale Saturday.

Dubai in Vietnam harbour deal
Dubai World is to develop a major harbour city and port project in Ho Chi Minh City.

Flat chance of any good sleep
CNN anchor Richard Quest shares his expert advice for the busy business traveller.

Qatar aims to be long-term investor
State-owned Investment Authority says it aims to be a 'true long term partner'.

Gulf markets review - Sept 4
Saudi closes lower for the third time in four trading days; Emirates Bank and NBD lift Dubai's benchmark.

UAE ads lack originality
UAE residents say advertising in the country is not original and fails to make brand impact.

Abu Dhabi office space undersupplied
Just 1% of office space currently vacant despite increase of 200% in retail space since 2000.

MTC to use new brand name
Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Co. will be known under new brand name Zain.

GITEX 2007 to have biggest-ever international turnout
Record number of countries booked to attend the Dubai-based trade show.

Middle East financial firms under phishing attacks
Reactive approach makes organisations vulnerable to targeted security attacks, warns RSA.