LSE names Qatar as Gulf partner
London Stock Exchange to supply Doha with services and technology to develop regional financial market.

UAE makes Arabic official tongue
Gov't rules Arabic official language in all federal authorities in move to protect national identity.

Oman rent law to safeguard tenants
Property owners will be prevented from issuing eviction orders under new legislation, official says.

Gulf plans inflation summit to tackle problem
Officials to meet in Bahrain later this month to discuss how to bring down record inflation.

UAE economy surges 7.4% in '07
Expansion of manufacturing and construction sectors, as well as oil and gas, spur growth, ministry says.

'Supercar on the sea' zooms into Dubai
XSR48, dubbed 'most beautiful thing ever', to debut at Dubai International Boat Show.

Oil could ease within the week - survey
Receding demand from the world's largest oil consuming economy could see prices drop within days.

Limitless clinches $1.2bn Islamic loan
Dubai-based developer secures Sharia-compliant deal as part of global funding and expansion plan.

Saudi woman flouts driving ban on YouTube
Activist posts clip of herself behind the wheel to mark International Women's Day.

Saudi ambassador returns to Qatar
Kingdom reestablishes full diplomatic ties with the neighbouring Gulf state after five-year hiatus.

Serena wins year's first title in India
World number 11 defeats Switzerland's Patty Schnyder to pocket winners purse of $95k.

Iran set for Scotland football friendly
New coach Ali Daei keen to prepare for the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.

Yemen and Kuwait ink $4.5bn tourism deals
Yemen investment agency and Kuwait's Ewa'a and Investor sign deal to build resorts.