Increasing awareness of need to create more sustainable buildings and communities in the Middle East

UAE. Jones Lang LaSalle report assesses the region's response to the global debate surrounding the environmental, economic and social sustainability of the built environment.

• The trends shaping the future of commerce in Dubai: Globalisation, urbanisation, digitisation
• Geopolitical Analysis: The foreign policy impact of Iran's presidential election
• Accenture initiative will empower women in the UAE and Saudi Arabia through skill development

Obama wants to cut nuclear arms

INTERNATIONAL. "I have determined that we can ensure the security of America and our allies, and maintain a strong and credible strategic deterrent, while reducing our deployed strategic nuclear weapons by up to one third."

• UAE to try suspects for setting up Muslim Brotherhood branch
• British court quashes sanctions on Iranian bank
• Britain says reckless bankers could face jail

Qatar Telecom 'A/A-1' ratings affirmed after withdrawal from Maroc Telecom acquisition

QATAR. "We therefore do not see any immediate risk that Qtel's leverage will increase above our base-case expectations," said S&P; Outlook negative.

• QInvest receives award for 'Best Sukuk Structuring House in Qatar'
• Mashreq launches E Cube Retail Concept
• Yale School of Management and EDHEC-Risk Institute present joint Certificate in Risk and Investment Management