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Arab Spring Asylum seekers surged into EU in 2011

Arab Spring Asylum seekers surged into EU in 2011

Asylum seekers from Arab Spring countries and West African nations suffering civil strife surged into Europe last year at a time when European politicians are talking about re-tightening border controls.

March 24, 2012 3:28
 
French BNP Paribas to grow MidEast revenues

French BNP Paribas to grow MidEast revenues

French lender BNP Paribas expects to grow its revenues from the oil-rich Gulf region this year despite a slight impact on its business as a result of the Arab Spring, the bank's Middle East head told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.

March 14, 2012 1:35
 
Jazeera Airways cuts Syria flights over turmoil

Jazeera Airways cuts Syria flights over turmoil

Kuwait's low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has reduced the number of flights it operates in and out of Syria because turmoil in the country is making it difficult to operate a full service.

March 8, 2012 3:53
 
Politics and business: China-Gulf ties won’t be affected by Syria clashes

Politics and business: China-Gulf ties won’t be affected by Syria clashes

Given its $90 billion a year bilateral trade with GCC, China has received less flak for vetoing the UN Council resolution on Syria. Things may change though if Syria worsens.

March 6, 2012 12:31