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Kuwaiti police torture and sexually abuse transgender women - individuals born male but who identify as female - a human rights watchdog said on Sunday, urging the Gulf state to protect them from violence and investigate claims of brutality.
January 15, 2012 2:26Iran has moved most of its government websites from foreign-based hosting companies to new computer facilities inside the country, to protect them against cyber attacks, a senior official said on Tuesday.
December 21, 2011 8:50Dubai's government has no plans to restructure debt held by state-linked companies, although it is ready to support them through "various" refinancing options, it said on Wednesday.
December 8, 2011 1:04Dubai's government has no plans to restructure debt held by state-linked companies, although it is ready to support them through "various" refinancing options, it said on Wednesday.
December 8, 2011 9:17
With the post-revolution euphoria giving way to practical concerns, the leaders and citizens of the Middle East is faced with hard choices. And the economic turmoil isn't making things easier.
December 7, 2011 5:09JAFZA not looking for government support; Cannot rule out option of asset sales
December 7, 2011 12:51The UAE's economy minister called on Tuesday for measures to prevent traders and commercial outlets from hiking prices, state news agency WAM reported, in the wake of an order to ramp up wages for some government employees.
December 7, 2011 12:49Lebanese politicians have agreed a deal to prevent the collapse of Prime Minister Najib Mikati's government over the funding of a UN-backed court investigating the 2005 killing of statesman Rafik al-Hariri, a Lebanese official said on Wednesday.
November 30, 2011 12:05Kuwait emir to name outgoing defence minister as prime minister - reports; Emir also expected to dissolve parliament, newspapers say
November 30, 2011 12:03Kuwait's prime minister and his government resigned on Monday, bowing to escalating demands by protesters and opposition deputies that he step down over corruption allegations.
November 29, 2011 12:56The Kuwaiti government quit on Monday, parliamentary sources said, to resolve demands from protesters and opposition deputies that the prime minister step down over corruption allegations.
November 28, 2011 3:08
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 3:03Potential government support for Dubai World unit Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) to meet its $2.04 billion Islamic bond maturity next year is less likely due to a more complex legal structure, a Standard & Poor's' analyst said on Thursday.
November 17, 2011 3:32
Iraq’s parliamentary committee says about $17 billion stolen as the country seeks help from the UN to recover money
June 20, 2011 10:46
While oil companies remain vigilant, most are not worried about the effects of Arab Spring and are positioning themselves for regime change and inevitable losses, according to a Reuters report.
June 16, 2011 2:15
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
