Bahrain pledges to act on criticism of crackdown
Bahrain has promised to act on the recommendations of a hard-hitting inquiry that said detainees faced systematic abuse during a government crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
November 27, 2011 1:58Iran says could target Turkey missile shield
Iran could target installations in Turkey that are part of a planned NATO missile shield in any future conflict, a senior military official said on Saturday, upping the rhetoric against its neighbour with whom relations have soured in recent months.
November 27, 2011 1:53Arab League gives Syria end of day on deal
A deadline set by the Arab League for Syria to sign a deal allowing monitors into the country expired on Friday without any Syrian response but Arab governments will give Damascus until the end of the day to answer, an Arab source said.
November 25, 2011 3:40Egypt’s Army Council names Ganzouri Prime Minister
Egypt's ruling military council appointed Kamal Ganzourion Friday as prime minister to form "a national salvation government" to replace the cabinet which resigned this week.
November 25, 2011 3:37Kuwait’s Global Investment House Q3 loss widens on market woes
Kuwait's Global Investment House saw its third-quarter net loss widen as the bank continued to battle difficult market conditions, according to a statement on Wednesday.
November 24, 2011 2:00Kuwait police disperse rally
Kuwait police used batons to disperse protesters chanting slogans against the prime minister on Wednesday, injuring an opposition MP, as a group of Kuwaitis wanted for storming the parliament last week turned themselves in, witnesses said.
November 24, 2011 1:52
Egypt threatened by full-blown economic crisis
It couldn’t have happened at a worst time. Without a government and amid clashes, Egypt needs to take immediate action to reduce further fallout, says Una Galani.
November 22, 2011 3:03Islamic finances assets to hit $1.1 Trillion in 2012
Islamic finance assets around the world are expected to climb 33 percent from their 2010 levels to $1.1 trillion by the end of 2012, boosted by the aftermath of the Arab Spring uprisings and dissatisfaction with conventional finance in the wake of the global debt crisis, consultants Ernst & Young said in a report on Tuesday.
November 22, 2011 2:15Turkey’s Gul says change is inevitable in Syria
Turkish President Abdullah Gul said neighbouring Syria has reached a dead end and change is inevitable, but everything must be done to prevent the country from descending into civil war.
November 22, 2011 2:12UAE condemns attack on its Damascus Embassy
The UAE condemned an attack on Wednesday on its embassy in the Syrian capital, the state news agency WAM reported.
November 17, 2011 3:22
Property professionals should think about moving to Jeddah
Q3 2011 sees Jeddah’s real estate market enjoy the effects of additional government funds for housing as prices increase in retail and residential space; office space expected to drop, though.
November 16, 2011 3:31Bahrain says cell plotting attacks broken up
Bahrain says Qatar made arrests; Arrests could further inflame tensions in Bahrain
November 13, 2011 11:04
UAE deposit growth slows as Arab Spring effect fades
Bank deposit growth slows to 10-mth low in September as Arab Spring-related inflows decrease and conditions for big rise of interbank rates are just not in place.
November 10, 2011 4:59Women urged to put their stamp on Arab Spring
Women should voice demands about their rights during the popular uprisings sweeping the Arab world to avoid being short-changed by post-revolutionary governments, Iranian Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi said.
November 3, 2011 5:38
Rock the vote: Egyptian economy hangs on election results
Egypt needs to lure back foreign investors to alleviate pressure on domestic banks. Even with the promise of Gulf aid, the country’s fortunes hang on its upcoming elections.
November 3, 2011 2:12
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43