Oman to subsidise food staples to offset inflation
Oman's government has approved plans to subsidise food staples to offset inflation, a government official at the Gulf sultanate's trade ministry said on Tuesday.
December 14, 2011 10:59Saudi’s Almarai plans to raise capital by 73.9 percent
Saudi Arabia's Almarai Co, the Gulf's biggest dairy firm by market value, plans to increase its capital by 73.9 percent to 4 billion riyals ($1 billion) from 2.3 billion, it said on Wednesday.
December 7, 2011 12:32Iraq official seeks air defence deal with gulf
Iraq is seeking a joint defence agreement for airspace with Gulf countries as it moves to secure its air borders after the departure of US forces from the country this month, a senior official said on Sunday.
December 5, 2011 10:55Qatar Shell in $6.4B petchem plant agreement
Qatar signed a deal with Royal Dutch Shell on Sunday to develop a $6.4 billion petrochemicals complex in the Ras Laffan industrial city in the Gulf Arab state.
December 5, 2011 10:13
Over 90% of passwords vulnerable to hacking
Passwords in the Middle East - even ones deemed to be "strong" - are actually susceptible to infiltration.
May 23, 2013 8:51
'Renewable energy absolutely necessary' - Saudi
Oil saving win-win drives Saudi solar power boom...
May 23, 2013 4:56
Real cost of sending your child to a Dubai school
Ambareen Musa, founder of Souqalmal.com, reminds parents of the hidden and additional costs of education.
May 23, 2013 1:19
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24