Gulf high on global rich list
Three of the top six countries by proportion of millionaires are in the Gulf, says a new report.
June 12, 2010 3:30Kuwait fund: no plans to ditch BP
Reports that KIA will hold on to stake despite oil disaster in Gulf of Mexico.
June 6, 2010 3:29KIA considers selling Zain stake
Rumors circulate that it has asked investment firms to begin technical studies on Zain ahead of sale.
May 31, 2010 3:31Kuwait oil official: Crude could fall to $60
Global economic instability could lead to price drop, OPEC representative tells daily paper.
May 30, 2010 3:05
Where’s best to live?
The 2010 Quality of Living worldwide rankings are out. How did cities in the region fare?
May 27, 2010 10:50Iraqi Airways flights to Britain cancelled; airline dissolved
A long running dispute with Kuwait has forced Iraq’s government to dissolve Iraqi Airways just weeks after the company launched flights to the UK.
May 26, 2010 3:13Kuwait ponders BlackBerry ban
Kuwaiti security officials said BlackBerry Messenger service used for “rumors and strike calls.”
May 26, 2010 9:49Most Mideast markets stumble on oil, euro worries
Most Middle East markets fell Monday on concerns of euro zone debt crisis and a drop in oil prices.
May 18, 2010 10:06
Best of the web: 7 May
Fast-food-loving Kuwaitis battle the bulge;What is a hung Parliament? Sweet to tweet; Lessons of the Spill; 'Historic' day as first non-Latin web addresses go live
May 7, 2010 5:09Oil price not delaying global recovery, says Kuwait
Kuwait's Oil Minister stressed that OPEC would intervene if oil prices top $100 per barrel.
April 27, 2010 9:14Rising oil prices support wary economic recovery in Gulf, report
Analysts: oil prices between $70-$80 a barrel offer “ample fiscal stimulus” for GCC economies
April 20, 2010 10:35
Passport to more red tape
Qatar plans to scrap its ‘visa-on-arrival’ scheme – and there are fears other GCC countries could impose similar restrictions on Western travelers.
April 13, 2010 5:21Kuwait deports supporters of Mohamed ElBaradei
Government announces expulsion of more Egyptian nationals, as human rights observers note the lack of official charges against the deportees.
April 12, 2010 3:51Mother sentenced to death for wedding tent fire
Kuwaiti woman found guilty of starting fire at celebration to mark husband’s second marriage; 57 people died in the blaze.
March 31, 2010 11:51Investment Dar, co-owner of Aston Martin, is restructuring
The Kuwaiti firm is trying to agree with banks to repay about $3.5 billion.
March 13, 2010 10:20
A major step for Turkey
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
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
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