Tehran’s ‘Sea of Black’
Unrest in Iran continues as demonstrators took to the streets on Thursday to protest against the presidential election results. This is the nation’s biggest crisis since the Islamic revolution in 1979.
June 18, 2009 1:32
Who should win?
The elections in Lebanon are being widely influenced by external forces this time, experts tell Arab News.
June 7, 2009 11:02
Voting for Lebanon
Tension is running high in Lebanon as the nation prepares for its parliamentary elections on June 7.
June 4, 2009 10:37
Can Obama change Arab sentiment toward the US?
US President Barack Obama will address the Muslim world on June 4. But Arabs ready to listen?
June 3, 2009 6:44
The ladies are in the house
Four Kuwaiti women have won seats in the nation’s parliament. It’s an historic win for women.
May 17, 2009 2:19
Third time lucky?
Women in Kuwait remain hopeful about female candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections after three failed attempts.
May 14, 2009 3:13
Mind your language, says Israel
King Abdullah of Jordan warns against a new conflict within 12 to 18 months if peace isn’t brokered soon Israel takes offence in the wording.
May 13, 2009 11:31
Kuwait’s political saga continues
On March 17, the Kuwaiti PM will appear before the nation’s parliament to face accusations of corruption and negligence. But there’s more to the political drama.
March 11, 2009 5:00
Kerala calling
As the economic slowdown swallows more jobs, many expatriates from the Indian state of Kerala are now being forced to go back home.
February 22, 2009 11:29
Kuwait and see
The editor of the Gulf’s oldest daily newspaper talks about why Kuwait is a leading light for press freedom, but no flagship for democracy
January 8, 2009 9:27
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43