China's Premier Wen Jiabao will visit three key Middle Eastern oil and gas suppliers -- Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar -- from the weekend, amid signs that Beijing wants to expand its options in the face of US sanctions aimed at Iran.
January 10, 2012 10:54
OPEC member the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is in talks with Oman about jointly building a refinery with its non-OPEC oil producing neighbour, the UAE's economy ministry said on Tuesday.
January 10, 2012 10:52
Saudi Arabia begins trial of suspected al Qaeda, accused of planning assassination of a top Saudi figure.
January 8, 2012 3:48
Not sure what a shorter residence visa will mean to you? Neither do we. But we’re thinking it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
September 26, 2011 4:07
Protesters look to shut off Financial Harbour; Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds; * Ministry urges protesters to retreat for their own safety
March 13, 2011 2:58
Saudi is the largest importer of...
August 17, 2009 12:03
The Dubai police chief has said that some companies are currently in court for violating accommodation regulations for laborers.
May 12, 2009 11:17
The UAE minister of labor says that the government is introducing measures to help the nation’s workforce.
April 28, 2009 9:36