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Kuwait's top court will announce on Sept. 25 whether current electoral boundaries are constitutional, a ruling that could spark protests in the increasingly politically divided oil producer.
September 5, 2012 5:36
An Egyptian court has ruled that the voting system that elected the new parliament was unconstitutional, creating a fresh source of uncertainty as Egypt tries to set up a governing system a year after Hosni Mubarak was toppled.
February 22, 2012 12:51
An Egyptian government building was set on fire on Sunday as protests disrupted the heart of Cairo for a fourth day and public figures demanded a faster transition to civilian rule.
February 5, 2012 12:51
A government led by the Brotherhood may just see a more economic progress and stability than the previous regime, if their current policy proposals are anything to go by.
January 24, 2012 3:18Egypt's army said it has not accepted a $3.2 billion financing facility from the International Monetary Fund because it did not want to build up debts while it was in power for a transitional period.
December 8, 2011 9:05
Muslim Brotherhood is set for biggest share of vote while liberal rivals scramble to avoid Islamist landslide. Two more election rounds due as the government announcement is delayed to Wednesday.
December 4, 2011 4:54Egypt's new government will be announced on Wednesday, state owned al-Ahram newspaper quoted Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri as saying on Saturday.
December 4, 2011 10:03
Egypt needs cash, quickly. But without a recognisable government and a ruling military council criticised for its protest crackdown methods, it’ll be very hard to secure investment and assistance.
November 28, 2011 4:26
Ennahda makes effort to reassure business community; Party is free market oriented but could ally with leftists; Islamists could attract Gulf Arab investment as Europe suffers
October 29, 2011 6:28
Saudi Arabia will allow women to stand for election and vote, the king announced on Sunday, in a significant policy shift in the conservative Islamic kingdom.
September 25, 2011 4:07
74-year-old Hazem el-Beblawi will attempt to woe the military and satisfy reform demands at a time when Egypt’s economic identity is almost completely wiped clean.
July 18, 2011 1:19
Women in Kuwait remain hopeful about female candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections after three failed attempts.
May 14, 2009 3:13
So goes the dirham and other Gulf currencies, while oil goes the opposite direction. But keep an eye on Chinese demand.
October 23, 2008 1:21
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
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
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
