Gulf news may 4 2019
Here are the top news stories from Gulf News on May 4, 2019:
Top Stories
- UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and Yemen cut ties with Qatar: The Gulf crisis deepened as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and Yemen severed diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism and interfering in their internal affairs.
- Dubai's non-oil trade surges 10% in Q1: Dubai's non-oil trade surged 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2019, driven by a rise in exports and re-exports, according to the Dubai Customs.
- Abu Dhabi's ADNOC signs deal with Eni to develop oil field: Abu Dhabi's state-owned oil company, ADNOC, signed a deal with Italy's Eni to develop the Ghasha oil field, which is expected to produce 1.5 billion barrels of oil over its lifetime.
Business
- Dubai's real estate market shows signs of recovery: Dubai's real estate market showed signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2019, with prices and rents stabilizing and sales transactions increasing, according to a report by property consultant, Knight Frank.
- UAE's non-oil private sector growth slows: The UAE's non-oil private sector growth slowed in April, driven by a decline in new orders and output, according to a report by IHS Markit.
Sports
- Al Ain win Arabian Gulf Cup: Al Ain won the Arabian Gulf Cup, defeating Al Hilal 2-1 in the final.
- Dubai's Al Nasr FC appoint new coach: Dubai's Al Nasr FC appointed a new coach, following the departure of their previous coach.
World
- US, China trade talks end without deal: Trade talks between the US and China ended without a deal, as the two sides failed to agree on key issues, including tariffs and intellectual property.
- North Korea conducts new missile test: North Korea conducted a new missile test, which was seen as a provocation by the international community.
These are just some of the top news stories from Gulf News on May 4, 2019. If you would like to know more about a specific story, please let me know!