Iran-Iraq deal signed, Bahrain freezes Iran gas imports
Iran will import gas to Iraq, pending an MoU approval while Bahrain freezes gas imports from Iran, citing Iran's "interference" in the events within the Gulf Arab state.
May 23, 2011 11:04Bahrain says freezes Iran gas import plans – agency
Freezes plans to import gas from Iran over "interference"; Bahrain-Iran talks over gas also suspended in 2009
May 22, 2011 11:12
Boon in times of turmoil for UAE’s tourism sector
GMR's Kathi Everden analyses the recession relapse in the region's tourism and the slightly unexpected impact it's had on the UAE's hospitality sector this year.
May 17, 2011 3:02
Bahrain FX delays launch of conventional trading
Bourse will delay launch of conventional trade –CEO; Says plans to begin conventional trading after summer lull; BFX relocating around 10 employees from Bahrain; Bourse subsidiary of India's Financial Technologies
May 17, 2011 2:13EFG-Hermes to cut bonuses, appoints Gulf executive
Bank says to cut back bonuses aggressively; Seif Fikry named chief executive for Gulf except Saudi; Shares down 0.2 percent, versus index up 1.4 percent
May 17, 2011 12:45Motor racing-F1 extends Bahrain deadline to June 3
Bahrain given more time to decide on race rescheduling; Original FIA deadline was May 1
May 3, 2011 3:22
Interview with the new GCC Secretary-General
As GCC Secretary-General and the first Bahraini and first military man to take office, HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani hopes to usher political and social reform.
April 3, 2011 1:11Kuwait to mediate in Bahrain crisis
Wefaq drops demands; Bahrain eases curfew by one hour
March 27, 2011 4:45
Irreconcilable differences?
There isn’t much point to, well, pointing fingers, if it’s not breaking any barriers or glass ceilings, says Precious de Leon
March 20, 2011 5:01
Bahrain’s BAPCO oil output fall due overhaul
BAPCO back to full capacity in the first week of April; 80 percent of the workforce coming to work; Gas supplies for power, aluminium industry uninterrupted
March 20, 2011 4:18
Capital flight threatens Bahrain, FX peg safe for now
Clients move money from Bahraini banks; Currency under pressure but immediate risk to peg small; Other Gulf countries could support Bahrain if needed; But stock exchange, bank closures set worrying precedent.
March 17, 2011 10:58
Bahrain forces attack protesters
Casualties reported as security forces drive out pro-democracy protesters from capital's Pearl Roundabout.
March 16, 2011 3:42Bahrain declares martial law after Saudi troops arrive
Bahrain TV says state of emergency to last 3 months; Iran says Gulf intervention unacceptable; Recasts with martial law, quotes, colour
March 15, 2011 3:48Saudi sends 1,000 troops, Bahrain Shi’ites call it “war”
Royal adviser says Gulf troops have arrived; Shi'ite opposition groups call it declaration of war; Pro-govt newspapers say will protect strategic facilities
March 14, 2011 4:00Bahrain protesters block highway, confront police
Protesters look to shut off Financial Harbour; Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds; * Ministry urges protesters to retreat for their own safety
March 13, 2011 2:58
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
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
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