UPDATE 1: Sebastian Vettel takes top spot at the Yas Marina circuit in a Red Bull one-two.

Central bankers say generous spending amid downturn will help region's rebound.

Lord of the Rings, The Matrix producer on board for film, set to start in 2011.

Millennium & Copthorne to bring three new brands to region as part of expansion.

Gulf state's health ministry confirms two further fatalities of woman in 60s, man in 40s.

Central bank governor also says he expects economic growth to return in 2010.

Senior official says mega project 'did not stack up' amid current market conditions.

UPDATE 6: Saudi index is only Gulf market that ends in positive territory on day of falls.

Dubai financial services firm chief says it has hired consultancy to help restructuring, form new strategy.

UPDATE 2: UAE telecom operator says profit before royalty was nearly 400% up on same period in 2008.

Dubai chamber director general says good time for gov't to reassess dollar link.

Authorities begin investigation into building site incident that killed one, injured eight.

Standard Chartered consumer banking chief says country 'not out of the woods yet'.

Ministry of health report highlights difficulties in health provision in isolated areas.

New study says newcomer to sector has exceeded expectations on subscribers.

Aide to President Abbas says Palestinians not likely to resume peace talks with Israel without total freeze in Jewish settlement construction

Top decision-makers express disapproval of UN-backed draft nuclear deal with West, offering varying degrees of criticism

Hillary Clinton meets with Netanyahu and Abbas to pressue both sides to resume talks