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January 17, 2012 2:08Michigan State University shuts most of Dubai campus
All undergraduate programs are terminated immediately following huge losses.
July 6, 2010 2:35
Life is a house of cards
A threatened air con shut down in a major Nakheel development in Dubai serves as a reminder: our day-to-day lifestyle is delicate – the smallest breeze sends things tumbling down.
June 14, 2010 5:02
Schools consider e-learning due to H1N1-related closures
Schools in Saudi Arabia are testing distance learning mediums lest they’re forced to shut down due to H1N1 cases, reports Arab News.
November 23, 2009 11:39
Saudi’s media debate
Senior media executives in the kingdom argue about the freedom of media: what is acceptable, and what is not.
October 25, 2009 1:13
Swine flu scare is extending summer holiday
Officials of Gulf States are delaying the start of schools due to the rise in the number of H1N1 cases in the region is increasing.
September 17, 2009 12:46
Saudi sex talker may face death sentence
LBC’s office in Jeddah has been forced to close after a Saudi man described his sexual exploits on one of its shows.
August 9, 2009 12:55
Magazines: crisis or correction?
Periodical publishers in the Middle East talk about how hard they have been hit by the credit crunch, and what they are doing to cope.
March 19, 2009 9:23
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