Lebanon’s MEA pilots strike over dismissed colleague
Pilots working for Lebanon's Middle East Airlines voted to hold a 48-hour strike from Monday night in protest at the dismissal of a colleague suffering from cancer.
November 29, 2011 12:59
Syrians see hoarding, price rises after import ban
Consumer goods prices skyrocket as sweeping import ban is imposed last week, adding to woes of Syrians amid violent government crackdown.
October 1, 2011 1:05
India protests against fuel price hike
Heavy police deployment accompanied India’s opposition strike over fuel prices.
July 6, 2010 5:06
A handle on disaster
Most corporations know that prompt and aggressive public relations efforts are often needed in times of crisis – something BP and BA are finding out the hard way.
June 21, 2010 5:55Construction workers go on strike in Mecca
About 500 laborers down tools over employer’s alleged failure to pay salaries.
May 10, 2010 1:56Iran vows to strike back
Iran will strike Israel's nuclear facilities if the Jewish state attacks targets in Iran, according to the Revolutionary Guards' commander-in-chief...
July 25, 2009 7:53
A long wait for new planes
Airlines in the region will probably face delays for their Boeing aircrafts as the company’s workers go on strike.
September 8, 2008 11:11
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
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
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