Heavy rains, hailstorms paralyze Riyadh
Severe rains engulfed roads and hampered traffic in Riyadh Monday, to continue over the next 24 hours.
May 3, 2010 1:49
Feel safer on the roads
According to official figures, the number of road deaths in the UAE declined sharply in 2009.
January 6, 2010 3:47
Flu fears deterring Haj pilgrims
Four pilgrims have died of the H1N1 virus during the Haj this year, but officials say they have taken adequate precautionary measures to prevent an outbreak.
November 25, 2009 10:19
Saudi gears up for Haj
The kingdom is taking several measures to prevent the spread of swine flu during Haj this year.
August 6, 2009 11:37
Changing lanes
Traffic departments across the UAE are enforcing several new measures to reduce accidents and make the country’s roads safer.
June 22, 2009 11:21
Tackling Swine flu
The World Health Organization declared that a swine flu pandemic is imminent, prompting GCC states to take measures to prevent an outbreak.
April 30, 2009 9:53
Don’t mention the crisis. Yet
The UAE government has asked the Federal National Council to postpone discussing the financial crisis.
April 21, 2009 11:47
Beating domestic violence in Bahrain
A large number of women are abused in the country, say activists, but measures are now being taken to fight the issue.
March 12, 2009 4:07
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