Emirates boss kicked out of Sri Lanka
Chief exec of SriLankan Airlines has work permit revoked amid row over future of Emirates' role in country.

Pakistan rail tragedy leaves dozens dead
Karachi express packed with travellers derails outside Mehrabpur, leaving at least 45 dead and 100 injured.

Saudis turned off by Al Qaeda
Most Saudis back gov't campaign against terror, but want free elections and freedom of press, poll finds.

Dubai eyes British high street crown jewel
According to reports in the UK press Debenhams could be snapped up by a Dubai-based investor.

Sony's 70-inch LCD will help you blow your bonus
Blow your fat cat city bonus on this $50,000 70-inch LCD monster television.

Doha Bank eyes global expansion
Insurance arm to launch January with investment banking and asset management venture to debut in six months.

Alwaleed fund to plough $500mn into Africa
Fund to target 10 investments to ride on back of strong economic growth across continent.

Fitch affirms Iran ratings
B+ vulnerable to weakening oil prices or deterioration in int'l relations, but both unlikely in near future.

Adnoc in German gas JV
State-owned energy firm ties up with Germany's Linde to build $65mn Abu Dhabi plant.

Iraq kills off grain monopoly
Private sector will be allowed to enter the market to improve deliveries of basic commodities.