Haj pilgrims and airlines meet new guidelines for travel to Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabian government has cut down the number of pilgrims allowed to Mecca by requiring bonds for ferrying airlines because of ongoing expansion and construction at Islam's holiest mosque.


Gulf markets hunker down as threat of military action against Syria becomes imminent

Many Gulf markets registered losses as the region prepares for the possible military action to punish the Syrian chemical attack on civilians.

Verizon and Vodafone's boards to study buyout proposal

The boards of Verizon and Vodafone would vote over the weekend on the proposed USD130 billion buyout.

Warba Bank shares now allowed for trading in the stock market

After a three year prohibition on share trading, Warba Bank shares are now available for trading in the stock market.


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