Saudi Arabia and Qatar funding Syrian rebels
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are paying salaries to rebel forces fighting in the Syrian revolt against President Bashar al-Assad, an Arab diplomat said on Saturday.
June 24, 2012 9:53
Syria issues amnesty for crimes during uprising
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has granted a general amnesty for crimes committed since the outbreak of a 10-month uprising against his rule, the state news agency SANA reported on Sunday.
January 15, 2012 2:18Saudi Arabia urges citizens to leave Syria
Saudi Arabia urged its citizens on Tuesday to quickly leave Syria to avoid getting caught in a military crackdown on months of popular protests, the Saudi state news agency reported.
November 30, 2011 12:08Turkey’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 2:12UK says steps up contact with Syrian opposition
British Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with Syrian opposition representatives in London next week in an intensification of contact with opponents of President Bashar al-Assad, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
November 19, 2011 1:35UAE 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 3:22Turkey warns Syria against import ban
Turkey threatened on Friday to retaliate against Syria for its decision to impose a sweeping import ban, in a further sign of fraying ties between the two neighbours over Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's bloody crackdown on protesters.
October 1, 2011 12:40France hails Syria Council, develops contacts
France welcomes formation of Syrian National Council; Paris says developing contacts with Syrian opposition; Secular Syrian opposition to meet in Paris at weekend
September 17, 2011 3:31
UK minister cautious on Syrian oil sanctions
Britain has not yet decided whether to back proposed EU sanctions on Syrian oil, and is wary of measures that could hurt the Syrian people more than President Bashar al-Assad, a junior foreign minister said on Saturday.
August 21, 2011 11:46Syrian, Saudi leaders tackle tension in Lebanon
Leaders seek to avert crisis with Hezbollah over tribunal.
July 31, 2010 2:45
The new road for Damascus
Syria’s stock exchange barely registers 100 transactions a month. But efforts to attract more firms to list could help lift the profile of the fledgling bourse.
March 10, 2010 10:53
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26