Nawaz Sharif returns to Saudi
Former Pakistani prime minister is arrested and deported within hours of landing in Pakistan.

Qatar plans London showcase
Qatar's stock exchange is to showcase ten firms to investors in London to attract foreign capital.

Putin keen to further UAE ties
Russian President says visit marks step towards new opportunities between the two countries.

Dubai gets TAIB takeover nod
Dubai Financial is to proceed with the purchase of at least 60% of Bahrain's TAIB Bank.

Overtaken by the slowdown
The credit crunch is not affecting the region greatly, but is a reminder that good times do not last forever.

Emaar stock hit by Saudi JV claim
Shares fell yesterday following report that Saudi firm is seeking $1.2bn compensation from developer.

Kuwait protests Arab TV drama
Kuwait asks Arab station not to broadcast controversial series which it says could offend Shi'ite community.

HP partners Dubai film festival
HP Middle East to be technology partner for this year's Dubai International Film Festival in December.

Gulf states back OPEC output rise
Oil ministers say they back token rise in a gesture to consumer nations worried about stocks.

Camel beauty contest scrapped
Saudi Arabia has called off a contest scheduled for later this month following camel deaths crisis.

Emaar Saudi sells out first homes
All homes sold in first phase of residential areas of Saudi Red Sea coast development.

Government goes mobile
Dubai residents could soon be able to make Salik topup payments using their mobile phones, Dubai e-Government and Etisalat revealed yesterday.