Iraq’s Sunni-backed bloc to end parliament boycott
Bloc's move eases political crisis; Decision on return to cabinet pending; Crisis stirred fears of return to sectarian violence
January 30, 2012 3:19
Iraq resumes political strife in vacuum left by US
The dust had barely settled from the last column of departing US armoured vehicles when Iraq's rival Sunni and Shi'ite factions resumed political infighting that threatens a lurch back into turmoil.
December 19, 2011 5:07Iraq slaps travel ban on Sunni VP
Renewed political tensions as US troops withdraw; Hashemi accuses Maliki's gov't of harassment; Vice president's bodyguards arrested
December 19, 2011 3:43Syria lifts niqab ban, shuts casino, in nod to Sunnis
Syria says teachers wearing niqab can return to jobs; Syria orders closure of casino; Moves seen to placate Sunni majority population
April 7, 2011 9:28
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
Qatar needs to find a home for billions of dollars raised from gas exports each year, writes Una Galani.
May 22, 2013 9:43
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
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
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