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UAE: Abu Dhabi to build commercial jet

July 25, 2012July 25, 2012 Peter Mulvany

The UAE has announced that it will be the first and foremost country to have an Arab city which will be involved in manufacturing commercial airplane in a business venture. The project will be undertaken by its aerospace company Mubadala, Read more

Gulf News, HeadlinesAbu Dhabi, Dubai, jet, Mubadala, Piaggio, Shemmari, Strata, UAE

Qatar Hosting US Missile Radar Station?

July 24, 2012July 24, 2012 Peter Mulvany

Qatar, the world richest nation harboring the largest U.S. military base in the Gulf region, has been placed under the protection of the U.S. missile defense shield. According to some U.S. press reports, the Pentagon is currently busy working to Read more

Gulf News, HeadlinesGulf, Iran, Israel, missile, nato, Qatar, Radar, Turkey

KSA: New Director for Spy Agency

July 20, 2012July 20, 2012 Jaber Ali

Former Saudi envoy to Washington Prince Bandar bin Sultan has been named the new chief of the Kingdom’s intelligence agencies, replacing Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz who has been criticized lately for his handling of some sensitive issues. Prince Muqrin becomes Read more

Gulf News, HeadlinesBandar bin Sultan, Gulf War, king abdullah, KSA, Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, Riyadh, spy, Washington

Kuwait: NBK blames politics for hurting economy

July 19, 2012July 19, 2012 Peter Mulvany

The highest rated bank in the Middle East, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), has announced a surprising net profit for this year’s first half. It is surprising because when the results are compared to that of the past year Read more

Gulf News, HeadlinesFitch, Kuwait, Middle East, Moody, National Bank of Kuwait, NBK, Ramadan

Saudi Arabia To build 1st Mangrove Eco-Park In Gulf Region

July 19, 2012July 19, 2012 Jaber Ali

Saudi Arabia, one of the oil-rich Gulf Arabian monarchies, mulls building a landmark mangrove eco-park, first of its kind in the region. This environment friendly project, spearheaded by Saudi Aramco Company, the world wealthiest firm, will serve as a breeding Read more

Gulf News, HeadlinesEco-Park, Gulf, KSA, Oil, Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia

Oman: Pact for major bus plant

July 17, 2012July 17, 2012 Jaber Ali

Reports are emerging that the building of a huge bus manufacturing and assembly plant capable of satisfying the region’s need is underway in Oman as the project’s Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Oman Investment Fund (OIF) and Mowasalat. Read more

Gulf News, Headlinesbus plant, Karwa, Mowasalat, OIF, Oman, Oman Investment, Qatar

Qatar Air Force to Get Apache Attack Choppers

July 16, 2012July 16, 2012 Peter Mulvany

The Qatari government is seeking to buy 24 AH-64D Apache Block III Longbow attack helicopters, associated equipment and logistical support for $3 billion. According to the US Defense Security Cooperation, which has notified the Congress about this foreign military sale, Read more

Gulf News, HeadlinesAH-64D, Apache, Chopper, Defense, flare, goggle, Hellfire, missile, night vision, Qatar, stinger

Kuwait: Alafco acquires new airplane generation

July 11, 2012July 11, 2012 Jaber Ali

Alafco, Kuwait’s airplane leasing company has agreed with Boeing, the largest U.S. aerospace manufacturer, to order the first batch of 737 MAX 8s to the Middle East in a contract worth almost $2 billion. The 737 Max 8s is highly Read more

Gulf News, HeadlinesAerospace, Alafco, Kuwait, Zabin

Kuwait Wants U.S. Hellfire Missiles

July 10, 2012July 10, 2012 Peter Mulvany

The Kuwaiti government has placed an order for the purchase of 300 Hellfire-II missiles, associated equipment and technical support for $49 million, says the U.S. Defense Security Agency. These missiles will serve “to deter potential attacks against strategic targets across Read more

Gulf News, HeadlinesArmy, Defense Agency, Hellfire, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait

KSA: Demonstrations follow Shia cleric arrest

July 9, 2012July 9, 2012 Peter Mulvany

Saudi Arabia has seen the largest demonstration after the shooting and arresting of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, a prominent Shia cleric and anti-government activist, since the November and December ones. The event happened in the eastern city of Qatif during the Read more

Gulf News, HeadlinesKSA, Nimr al-Nimr, Qatif, Saudi Arabia, Shia

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