Consumer electronics tops India's retail sector
E-commerce in India still accounts for only 2 percent of total sales, according to a recently released report Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
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Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad temporarily steps aside from IOC after forgery charge
Sheikh Ahmad, who strenuously denies any wrongdoing, said he would stop his work with the IOC until he had been investigated by the body’s ethics commission Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Where Middle East real estate investors see opportunities in Europe
Top cities for prime central business district offices include Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen and Paris to name a few Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
India losing out to UAE, Thailand on hosting major international events
Indian hotel operators are seeking to halve the amount of GST rates Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Oman bans expat property ownership in certain areas
Exceptions include Salalah, Musandam, Buraimi, Al Dhahirah and Al Wusta Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Kuwait considers reducing expats by 1.5m in 7 years
A government plan aims to limit the percentage of expats in Kuwait to 25% Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
UK minister sees 'stronger' UAE trade ties after Brexit
Baroness Fairhead CBE says potential to grow bilateral trade is ‘huge’ regardless of Brexit deal outcome Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
4,500 retailers linked to UAE's tax refund for tourists scheme
Federal Tax Authority chief confirms that Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme will launch on Sunday Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Bahrain's Gulf Air, UAE's Etihad seek closer ties in new deal
Agreement covers scope for joint codeshare ops, more cooperation in cargo, engineering, guest experience services Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Spicejet profit slides on higher fuel costs, drop in rupee
SpiceJet’s aircraft fuel expenses climbed 55.8 in the quarter, but expected an uptick in results in the coming quarters Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)