Bahrain jails activist for 3 years over protests
Prominent Bahraini opposition activist Nabeel Rajab was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday for taking part in unlicensed anti-government protests, his lawyer said.
August 16, 2012 3:58
More than half Kuwait’s parliament resigns
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
Turkish airlines flights hit as staff report ill
Turkish Airlines had to cancel flights on Tuesday, after being hit by staff reporting ill in a protest at a draft law which would make it illegal for aviation workers to strike.
May 29, 2012 6:20
Islamists walk out of Algeria parliament in protest
Islamist lawmakers allege election was rigged; Algeria going against tide of "Arab Spring"; Prolonged boycott could hamper constitution reform
May 27, 2012 11:37
Dubai prisoners on hunger strike over debt sentences
The men, most of them real estate developers and businessmen working in Dubai during its economic boom years, fell into debt when the emirate's property bubble burst after the 2008 global credit crisis.
May 23, 2012 11:41Arab uprising could spark unrest in UK, says general
Commander says uprisings could fuel militancy in UK; UK's biggest strategic risk is economic; General says fight against Taliban on track
December 15, 2011 3:19Bahrain destroys suspicious package at airport
Bahrain says explosives sent from London via Dubai; Security forces stop protest march, fire tear gas; Bahrain blames protesters for woman's death, activists sceptical
December 8, 2011 9:07Oman to raze protest roundabout
Oman will raze a roundabout that became a hub for protesters earlier this year in the city of Sohar, where two people were killed during unrest in the Gulf Arab sultanate, al-Shabiba newspaper reported on Monday.
December 6, 2011 11:45Bahrain jails bodybuilding champion, other sportsmen
A military court in Bahrain has sentenced three sportsmen to one year in prison for taking part in pro-democracy protests that the Gulf Arab state crushed earlier this year, a lawyer said.
December 4, 2011 1:45Lebanese officials agree deal to save govt
Lebanese politicians have agreed a deal to prevent the collapse of Prime Minister Najib Mikati's government over the funding of a UN-backed court investigating the 2005 killing of statesman Rafik al-Hariri, a Lebanese official said on Wednesday.
November 30, 2011 12:05Outgoing defence minister to be Kuwait PM
Kuwait emir to name outgoing defence minister as prime minister - reports; Emir also expected to dissolve parliament, newspapers say
November 30, 2011 12:03Kuwait PM, govt resign after protests
Kuwait'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 12:56Kuwait Cabinet resigns
The Kuwaiti government quit on Monday, parliamentary sources said, to resolve demands from protesters and opposition deputies that the prime minister step down over corruption allegations.
November 28, 2011 3:08UAE activists sentenced to jail
Five political activists convicted on Sunday of insulting the leaders of the United Arab Emirates were sentenced to between two and three years in jail.
November 27, 2011 1:38Kuwait police disperse rally
Kuwait police used batons to disperse protesters chanting slogans against the prime minister on Wednesday, injuring an opposition MP, as a group of Kuwaitis wanted for storming the parliament last week turned themselves in, witnesses said.
November 24, 2011 1:52
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is '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