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Thousands of Kuwaitis protested on Tuesday against a court ruling that effectively dissolved a parliament dominated by opposition Islamists and reinstated the previous, more government-friendly, assembly.
June 27, 2012 9:57
Lawmakers resign in protest at election annulment; Parliamentarians had called for more cabinet posts; Gulf oil exporter in political tangle, says analyst
June 24, 2012 10:25
The Muslim Brotherhood claimed in its own newspaper on Friday it had scored an outright majority in an election for Egypt's upper house of parliament after having emerged as the top party in an earlier lower house vote.
February 25, 2012 12:11
An Egyptian court has ruled that the voting system that elected the new parliament was unconstitutional, creating a fresh source of uncertainty as Egypt tries to set up a governing system a year after Hosni Mubarak was toppled.
February 22, 2012 12:51
The third-largest party in Tunisia's constituent assembly, charged with writing a new constitution, proposed on Monday a draft document based on Islamic law which will likely alarm the country's secularists.
February 21, 2012 4:39
Kuwaiti financial markets were steady on Sunday after the Islamist-led opposition won control of parliament in an election, a victory which could worsen political tensions but conceivably also lead to fresh government spending measures.
February 5, 2012 1:07
Bloc's move eases political crisis; Decision on return to cabinet pending; Crisis stirred fears of return to sectarian violence
January 30, 2012 3:19The one thing we remember September 2011 for is the FNC elections. Unlike the first election in 2006 when just…
December 27, 2011 9:57Kuwait'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 12:56
As the world marvels at two politicians in Lebanon getting into a fight, here are some clips to remind you that a sucker punch knows no bounds, even among officials.
November 16, 2011 4:18
How interested are Emiratis on a parliamentary future? Precious de Leon hopes the small yet hopeful voter turnout proves the need for faster national integration of the election process.
September 25, 2011 3:00
Even as investment in Kuwait has been far behind its neighbours, fear among investors grow as parliament and ruling family squabbles escalate.
June 7, 2011 3:39After the chilly reception in Kuwait, Iran's foreign minister confirms ambassadors will return to posts.
May 18, 2011 4:19
Lebanon’s new Prime Minister makes a mockery of the Arabic language.
December 13, 2009 2:03
Four Kuwaiti women have won seats in the nation’s parliament. It’s an historic win for women.
May 17, 2009 2:19
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
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
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
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
