Saudi Arabia urges citizens to leave Syria
Saudi Arabia urged its citizens on Tuesday to quickly leave Syria to avoid getting caught in a military crackdown on months of popular protests, the Saudi state news agency reported.
November 30, 2011 12:08
The world’s 99: voices fighting to be heard around the world
One underlying effect of the financial crisis is that it undermines legitimacy of authority. Rhetoric and tactics against the 1% global elite is shared around the world.
October 11, 2011 2:26
Regional turbulence proves catalyst for change in the Middle East’s media landscape – study
Omnicom Media Group has release a comprehensive view of the shifting MENA media landscape during the time of regional turmoil. Emily Lucas reports.
June 21, 2011 1:15
Arab Facebook users reach 27.7M as Arab Spring fuels social media growth
The more governments block access, the bigger social media users grow, according to study, which registers 30 per cent increase in Facebook users in the Arab World for Q1 2011.
June 8, 2011 4:11
Kuwait in crisis? Parliament puts more pressure on ruling family
Even as investment in Kuwait has been far behind its neighbours, fear among investors grow as parliament and ruling family squabbles escalate.
June 7, 2011 3:39
Social spending: GCC hopes spending boost will calm unrest
Gulf governments are hoping financial support will be enough to quell regional unrest. What happens when grievances run deeper then financial woes?
June 6, 2011 12:24
Money and might unlikely to quell Gulf reform demands
Gulf pledges $20 bln for Bahrain, Oman; Saudi sends troops; Small concessions but scant movement on bigger demands.
March 16, 2011 12:23
Saudi needs bolder steps to avoid protest contagion
Saudi needs to do more than splash the cash; Clerics, conservatives a brake on reform; Young demanding jobs, prospects.
March 3, 2011 3:19Foreigners shun safest of Gulf markets amid unrest
Local institutions buying but impact seen limited.
February 24, 2011 3:59
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
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