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June 10, 2013
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An investigation is under way to understand the underlying causes of divorces in Oman.
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Taking cue from the strength in global equities, the Muscat Securities Market general index traded in positive territory, gaining 0.79 per cent to close at 6,549.61 on Sunday.
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The Dubai and Abu Dhabi benchmarks fell yesterday, led by real estate stocks, that had some of the biggest gains this year ahead of index compiler MSCI Inc.’s decision on its review of UAE’s and Qatar’s possible upgrade to emerging market from its current frontier status.
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The Chief of Staff of the Libyan army Major General Yussef al-Mangoush was sacked hours after deadly fighting erupted in Benghazi between protesters and militias, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people.
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A police captain was killed after clashes between security forces and armed outlaws took place in Arish, the capital of the North Sinai governorate.
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It's crunch time, Baby, and Director Adel Al Aser is nowhere near ready. There are still so many deets to be worked out if the new TV drama 'Jadawil', starring Suhair Ramzi, will be ready in time for the Ramadan lineup.
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Pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel dominated from start-to-finish Sunday and extended his Formula One points lead with a victory at the Canadian Grand Prix.
June 9, 2013
21:58 GMT
Following news the striker has held talks with two clubs ahead of next season, the Brazil captain would welcome the wantaway Manchester United forward at the Ligue 1 champions
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Spain's Rafael Nadal made history today by winning his eighth French Open after defeating his compatriot David Ferrer 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the final.
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In a move that has both commercial and strategic implications, India is looking to increase its oil imports from Iraq even as it continues to reduce its dependence on Iran oil.
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Qatar's Central Bank said on Thursday it would issue 1 billion Qatari riyals ($300 million) worth of sukuk and 3 billion riyals worth of bonds next week.
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Premier League champions Manchester United is reportedly facing an 'almighty battle' to bring back football ace Cristiano Ronaldo after he said that he still has not ruled out a new deal with Real Madrid.
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Incoming Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is reportedly set to ask the Etihad chiefs to sanction a move for 30 million-pound worth...
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Violence erupted as a group of demonstrators arrived to protest over Hezbollah's involvement in the Syrian conflict, near the Iranian embassy in Beirut
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Fans might have thought Justin Bieber's trip to Dubai was exotic, but now the region's favorite Canadian pop star has booked two tickets to outer space 'cause nobody can top that!
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The Blaugrana midfielder slams the recently departed Real Madrid coach, accusing him of tarnishing La Liga in a venomous critique of the Portuguese coach's time in Spain
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged supporters to 'teach protestors' a lesson at the ballot box in next year's local elections
11:39 GMT
Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) recently published the executive summary of their GCC Media report. In this research note, Markaz analyses the GCC media industry dynamics, identifies its revenue components and ad-spending trends.
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A project that aims to nearly double the amount of power produced in Bahrain to help meet its future water and electricity demands is gathering pace.
11:35 GMT
Veteran diplomat Ali Akbar Velayati's candidacy has been endorsed by a leading clerical group
11:33 GMT
With massive investments being pumped into the infrastructure space, the outlook for the Saudi cement sector looks bright in the coming years.
11:29 GMT
Experts and economists called on Arab states in general and the Gulf states in particular to be pioneers in the production and exportation of renewable energy as they are model leaders in oil and gas production at the international level.
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The MENA region is thriving amid a high-tech revolution and the UAE is at the heart of the drive to innovation.
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Israeli defense forces submitted a reported to the UN Security Council threatening to attack Syrian tanks on its border.
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The Deputy Israeli Defence Minister told Israeli radio on Sunday that his government will not allow the establishment of a Palestinian state on the borders that existed prior to the 1967 war.
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What began as a mildly worded petition calling for moderate political reform in March 2011 has manifested into a situation that has cultivated an ever growing political opposition.
10:07 GMT
Nancy Ajram has been on the judging panel all season for Arab Idol 2, but on Saturday night's elimination episode, the songstress turned guest star. Her dress may have been the biggest hit of the night, but her songs were good too.
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A Beirut newspaper claims a “high-ranking State Department official” spoke on Washington’s behalf in Barcelona to a Damascus government official about the extremist threat.; Kurdish Idol? Jordan thrashes Kuwait; and Amman this week.
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A bomb exploded outside a police station in a largely Shiite area of Baghdad on Sunday morning, killing six people including three police guards.
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How much space does it take to hold Egyptian actor Mahmoud Abdel Aziz’s thespian grandeur? At least ‘Two Rooms and a Living Room’, the star’s latest film produced by Mohammad Hafthi through ‘Film Clink’ company.
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At least 27 people have died in Benghazi, Libya, as protesters fought with a Libyan militia that is apparently working in conjunction with the Defence Ministry.
08:11 GMT
While there is some influence from ace journalist Hala Sarhan and Oprah, Suzan Najm claims she has made her own character to make all women proud.
06:58 GMT
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced a $1.6bn increase in Egypt’s net foreign currency reserves to $16.04bn at the end of May, but analysts warn this is a “temporary phenomenon”.
06:22 GMT
Long-running rival judges Ahlam and Ragheb Alama have put their behind past them and become friends again on the set of Arab Idol, Friday night, with Diana Haddad guest appearing.
06:19 GMT
Dubai Global furniture solutions leader Intermetal, a Group Harwal Company, has invested Dh75 million to establish a new factory in Dubai.
06:19 GMT
The UAE is considered by the World Bank as one of the cheapest locations to send money from. A closer study of transfer fees charged in the UAE showed that remittance costs can get expensive for those sending smaller amounts.
06:13 GMT
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said yesterday economic conditions in the emirate improved considerably in the first quarter this year led by an outstanding performance of local banks and the stock market that was further boosted by high global oil prices and inflow of tourists into the emirate.
06:02 GMT
Lebanese artists George Awde and Stephanie Saadé wow guests "Another Time" around with a second dual exhibition at Karantina's Running Horse Contemporary Art Space.
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Saudi Arabia's telecommunications regulatory body, the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), said in a statement yesterday that it is placing messaging applications Skype, WhatsApp and Tango under review.
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The municipality of Dubai organizes an awareness campaign to prevent children from using graffiti as a mode of expression.
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High production costs and fierce competition has prompted Cadbury Adams Company to shut down its factory in Lebanon, sources said Friday.
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Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basindwa met on Saturday a Russian economic and investment delegation, headed by Russian deputy minister of Economic Development Alexei Likhachev who is currently visiting Yemen.
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Taghreedat projects offer assistive technology to facilitate Twitter access to the visually impaired and promote Arabic worldwide.
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A range of gas exploration tenders should bring Egypt billions of dollars in investment this year and help the country meet its pressing long-term energy needs.
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Putting Saudi women on the labor market could help boost the Saudi economy according to experts.
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The Red Cross started to airlift wounded civilians from the bitter battle in Qusair safety in Lebanese hospitals on Saturday, as the Syrian army moved north in search in more rebels.
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Sudan's central bank has issued a directive prohibiting individuals from importing all types of gold including refined and bars unless an import permit is acquired from the Ministry of Commerce.
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The statement comea a few weeks ahead of planned protests for 30 June and amid an already-ailing economy one year into President Mohamed Morsi’s tenure.
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At a meeting in Istanbul for the leaders of the Syrian opposition in exile, head of the Syrian National Coalition George Sabra spoke out over the increasingly obvious Iranian presence in the Syrian civil war
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Word on Twitter is that folks were rolling in Dubai after the British comedian performed two sell-out gigs at Dubai World Trade Centre.
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It seems once people update their XBox One, they're locked out form almost everything. Back to the drawing board! A prayer fro Egypt; Hit-and-run woman driver kills a municipal police in Lebanon; and ancient tombs in Egypt left unprotected.
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The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been adjourned until Monday the Cairo Criminal Court said late on Saturday, as Mubarak's supporters and opposers clashed outside the court.
June 8, 2013
20:28 GMT
The Portugal winger says he will make a decision "in the next few days" whether he will stay at Old Trafford or leave the club he joined in 2007
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Serena Williams defeated defending champion Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 Saturday, beating Sharapova for a 13th straight time to win her second French Open title.
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Real Madrid has been reportedly shocked by their superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's demand of a whopping 32 million pounds-a-year deal to stop him from returning back to Manchester United.
10:27 GMT
Iran said it condemns deadly Iraq attack on its pilgrims. The attack occurred on Saturday, June 8, 2013.
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The late Friday raid was second such Syrian strike against the Sunni-majority border areas in less than a week.
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Gambling has become common in Jordan as social media platforms offer a wide choice of online games.
09:29 GMT
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan came flew back to Turkey and stated the Gezi Park protest "must end immediately." He also added that police "might have used excessive force."
08:56 GMT
After a long break, Tamer Hosny and his producer Nasr Mahrous have renewed their vows and celebrate with a baby: new clip "Welcome to the Life".
08:55 GMT
Iran‘s hardline nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili, was criticized by rival candidates over the lack of progress in nuclear talks with world powers. The vote, to be held on June 14, 2013, will be Iran’s first since the 2009 re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
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The United Nations made its largest appeal in history in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday, asking for some $5.2 billion in aid. More than 80,000 Syrians have been killed since the conflict in Syria began.
08:16 GMT
If one is in a room with ten Saudi women, at least three of them are being beat or slapped on a regular basis at home; four pages of raw Morsi; Sunnis are mad and the Syria war is coming to Lebanon; and what to do when a professor wants to be facebook buddies.
08:12 GMT
An Australia-based concert agent lost millions of dollars as Egyptian singer Amr Diab never showed-up and he has now decided to bring the matter before an Egyptian Court.
07:08 GMT
New highway plans would ease-up traffic at the expense of many old traditional houses, raising concerns among Beirut residents.
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Emirati food authorities have denied rumors alledging that HIV was injected in imported watermelons.
June 7, 2013
23:14 GMT
Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal will go against fellow Spaniard David Ferrer, a first-time majors finalist, in the championship match of the French Open.
20:21 GMT
Arsenal has given manager Arsene Wenger the go-ahead to make a mega- cash deal to bring in Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and other stars.
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New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has said that he had no regrets about his controversial and troublesome spell at Real Madrid.
12:51 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale has hinted that he will be staying on at the club after praising Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas.
11:41 GMT
The 12 year old daughter of Amr Diab has started her own music channel on YouTube, where she will be sharing videos of her singing in English with the world.
11:24 GMT
The Syrian army is attempting to fully eradicate a rebel presence in the north of the country, and is hunting rebels in the areas surrounding Qusair, which they took control of earlier this week.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas swore in the new Palestinian government on Thursday. It is headed by Rami Hamdallah, the new prime minister.
10:54 GMT
Jordanian foreign minister Nasser Judeh has issued the Syrian ambassador in Amman with his final warning before forcibly expelling him from the country, on account of his "discourteous manners and provocative attitude".
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The Abbey Church of the Apostles in Giza governate was restored by the same government that has let many other churches get torched; Qusayr is completley ruined; al-Zawahiri rants; Lebanon's clubs are cheating patrons; and Al Bareidi says sorry to Ethiopia.
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Recent clashes at a Maan university caused widespread rioting throughout the southern governorate in April. Now, a recent video showing two dead Maani citizens being kicked by possible policemen has left tribal leaders threatening the Jordanian gov't with civil disobedience.
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The organisers of the 'Rebellion' campaign against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi announced they rejected a meeting with the Egyptian Interior Ministry over their planned demonstrations on June 30.
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An unlicensed health club in Cairo has been shut down by the authorities after it was discovered it was actually just a front for a prositution business.
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The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia has called for jihad against the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah, echoing the sentiments of top Muslim cleric Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi
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Heavy sniper activity has been reported in the Lebanese city of Tripoli on Thursday, as the Lebanese armed forces raided neighbourhoods and weapons depots as they try to crack down on internal security threats.
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In spite of a female driver's record high Dh200,000 in fines and 250 traffic offenses, women fare better than men on Emirati roads.
June 6, 2013
21:48 GMT
Roy Hodgson's men have dropped two places following draws with Republic of Ireland and Brazil, as the Selecao record an all-time low of 22nd and Spain hold on to top spot
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The Uruguay international, who is also a target for Manchester City, is on the radar of the west London club, with the owner also confirming an approach for Andre Villas-Boas
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Two United Nations workers were killed by shelling in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights on Thursday, as the Syrian army and rebel forces waged a fierce fight for control of the borders. Mid-afternoon Thursday, the Syrian army gained control of the crossing.
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The Austrian government has authorized the withdrawal of its UN peacekeepers in the Golan Heights in the wake of fierce battles between the Syrian army and rebels on Thursday.
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A Deloitte report reveals that the English top flight remains well ahead of its next rival, the Bundesliga, but the German league boasts healthier wage spending and bigger crowds
13:56 GMT
Premier League champions Manchester United have reportedly used their striker Wayne Rooney to promote their new kit.
12:46 GMT
The waivers were granted to major oil importers China, India, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Taiwan.
12:46 GMT
Syrian rebels have seized a UN controlled border crossing with Israel, Israeli military reports say, as fierce clashes erupt along the Syrian-Israeli border.
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Six Egyptian opposition activists are set to stand trial for inciting violence against the Muslim Brotherhood, judicial sources said on Wednesday.
12:24 GMT
Dubai-based Arabtec Holding said yesterday it has been awarded a Dh810 million contract to build a 5-star hotel and apartments in Business Bay Dubai.
12:23 GMT
Led by real estate and banking stocks, Abu Dhabi index rose moderately yesterday after a day of decline, its highest close since October 2008. The benchmark gained 0.76 per cent to end at 3599.29.
12:22 GMT
Ever looked at your favourite Arab star and been struck by deja-vu? We have! We’ve scoured the internet high and low and think we’ve come up with some classic doppelgangers for you. From Ahlam to Kfoury, take a look at who we think were separated at birth.
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Syrian actress Kinda Alloush is in full support of the revolution against President Bashar al-Assad, and she's not afraid to show it.
11:43 GMT
New Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has launched an attack on Cristiano Ronaldo, branding him a know-it-all and a bighead.
11:26 GMT
Some 72 percent of residential projects in Beirut completed overthe course of 2012 with a market value just shy of $400 million are still unsold, according to a study released Tuesday by real estate adviser RAMCO.
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Al Qaeda chief Ayman Al Zawahri, issued a statement on Thursday, urging the Syrian population to rise up against Assad as well as US forces, which he said were trying to turn Syria into a political tool against Iran.
11:03 GMT
With a grand opening slated for the fall, folks can get a little taste of paradise early with Tom Young's "Carousel" on display at the quaint and new art center "Villa Paradiso" in Gemmayzeh.
10:54 GMT
Sudan's investment minister Mustafa Osman Ismail has announced that the Iraqi government agreed on Tuesday to sell it oil but pay for its price at a later date.
10:51 GMT
According to a preliminary energy audit conducted by Tecom in its facilities, a robust building operating practice would reduce energy consumption by 10 per cent immediately.