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June 6, 2013
10:43 GMT
This Friday, all roads will lead to Dubai as the 16th edition of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) kicks off with shopping bargains in participating malls and family-centred entertainment activities for the month-long festival.
10:36 GMT
It's the final stretch, and Arab Idol season finalist Ahmad Jamal has got at least one cheerleader! The winner of Arab Idol's first season, Carmen Suleiman, is tweeting her support of the fellow Egyptian contestant most in the danger zone.
09:58 GMT
Watch out, Arabia, Ahmed Helmy is gonna be checkin’ out your mad skillz on ‘Arabs Got Talent’. Say goodbye to Saudi comedian Naser Al Qasabi ‘cause Ahmed is comin’ to town and joining the judging committee for the talent's show's third season.
09:48 GMT
An Abu Dhabi resident was appalled after a sudden display of affection by a fully-covered woman turned out to be a strategy to get to his wallet.
09:34 GMT
The pro-Brotherhood Egyptian Gama'a Al Islamiya has announced it will be rallying its troops so as to counter the planned June 30 'rebellion' protests.
09:15 GMT
Two soldiers have been killed in an explosion, a local security official told Al Arabiya news channel
08:53 GMT
Syrian rebels seized a border crossing near the Israeli occupied Golan Heights as Syrian regime forces loyal to President Assad clash with Syrian opposition across the country.
08:38 GMT
The image of "Ceyda Sungur" a Turkish academic being sprayed by tear gas sums up the boiling in the streets of Turkey; pizza delivered by helicopter? Let the music fade; and two cops jailed for parking in handicap spot in Kuwait.
08:37 GMT
11 rockets fired from Syria landed in the Syrian city of Baalbek late on Wednesday night, injuring up to five people.
08:29 GMT
During a speech at the Arab League, Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour said that the Syrian conflict had spilled over its borders and that any Lebanese fighters were engaged in self-defense
07:56 GMT
The Lebanese government is discussing plans to limit the number of refugees it receives from Syria
06:48 GMT
Action hero Jean-Claude Van Damme has spent his career bashing bad guys - and now the ‘Muscles from Brussels’ is preparing to beat up brazen bankers in Dubai.
06:48 GMT
Online hacker "OxAlien" claims he hacked Virgin Radio Dubai because the station sponsors concerts featuring westerns who are not in line with the culture in the United Arab Emirates, he said.
05:30 GMT
Expatriates are likely to find it more difficult to stay in contact with their loved ones at home with the banning of Viber by Saudi Arabia's telecommunications regulatory authority.
05:30 GMT
Digital media is everywhere but when it comes to advertising on it the Middle East still sees a deficit between expectation and delivery.
05:00 GMT
Mobile subscriptions in the Middle East grew nine per cent year-on-year — or eight million — to 284 million in the first quarter of this year, mainly fuelled by strong growth in smartphones.
05:00 GMT
Al Majid Motors Company (AMMC), Kia distributors in the UAE, has reported more than 8 per cent growth in sales in the UAE during the first four months of 2013.
05:00 GMT
Unidentified militants set up a fake checkpoint on the main road connecting Iraq to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, killing 14 border policemen as they were on their way to work.
04:00 GMT
Leaders of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood have accused Turkish protesters of trying to damage the "highly successful Islamic project" by receiving funds from oversees.
04:00 GMT
The commander of the Syrian rebel forces, Salim Idriss, said that his troops are ready to enter and fight in Lebanon, the same day the rebels conceded defeat to Syrian regime forces in the town of Qusair.
04:00 GMT
Amr Hosny's bizarre creations introduce the concept of psychedelic art to the Egyptian cultural scene. Too bad they're not for sale!
June 5, 2013
22:14 GMT
David Beckham has been approached about making a sensational soccer comeback in India, which could see him pocket £1 million.
21:29 GMT
The Anfield captain missed the final two games of the season, plus England's recent friendly double-header, but the club expects the midfielder to be fit ahead of the new campaign
15:32 GMT
The UAE’s bid to host the Italian Super Cup in December between Lazio and Juventus has been rejected, according to the Italian press.
15:03 GMT
Based on commercials alone, one Egyptian professor has declared 'haraam' Shabaan and Ghanem's upcoming drama.
14:41 GMT
The 2012 Corruption Perceptions Index is out and Kuwait is no longer in the top 50; Hizballah supporters are passing out flyers celebrating victory in Syria; the 'Rebel' campaign in Egypt gains momentum; and bigotry in menus.
14:22 GMT
The newly appointed Chelsea manager has defended the Italian coach and has made it clear that he has no regrets regarding his time at Madrid
13:28 GMT
Global mobile payment transaction values are expected to reach $721 billion by 2017 from $163.1 billion in 2012, research firm Gartner said on Tuesday.
13:10 GMT
International Bank of Azerbaijan (IBA), the country's biggest lender, plans to raise $100 million through an Islamic syndicated loan this year to develop Islamic banking in the country, the bank said in a statement.
12:33 GMT
A total of 9 news websites were unblocked on Wednesday, after they rectified their licensing status within the Kingdom. The vast majority of the censored websites remain blocked
12:21 GMT
The new pay-as-you-go service called Cloud Compute was announced yesterday.
12:15 GMT
Egypt's bourse dropped to a five-week low on Tuesday, making its biggest one-day loss in two months on increasing fears of political instability, while Gulf markets were mixed.
12:00 GMT
It’s an all star trio performance set to liven up the post-race night on October 31st at Yas Island’s du Arena.
11:58 GMT
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has insisted that he does not want to convert to being a midfielder and intends to play as a centre-forward if he is stay on at Old Trafford.
11:34 GMT
Total of 9 news websites were unblocked on Wednesday, after they rectified their licensing status within the Kingdom
11:29 GMT
Airline to introduce the double-decker aircraft from January amidst "robust demand" for business and leisure traffic.
11:26 GMT
A total of 2,461 residential units were completed in Abu Dhabi during the first quarter of 2013, down 6.2 per cent compared to Q1 2012, according to official data from the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD).
11:25 GMT
New labor laws have forced nearly 50 percent of the laborers to quit the construction sector altogether, according to local experts. Most of the laborers are craftsmen.
11:24 GMT
With the holy month of Ramadan around the corner, the Consumer Protection Association (CPA) has launched a campaign to monitor the prices of essential goods in an effort to control seasonal price increases.
11:22 GMT
Islamic finance experts have flagged the urgent need for harmonious international industry standards and cross-border co-ordination and collaboration.
11:19 GMT
Over the past few months newswires have been flooded with stories painting a pretty picture of the real estate market.
11:12 GMT
A global network of private companies were blacklisted by the United States on Tuesday for providing revenue to the Iranian government's leadership and helping it evade the pinch from international sanctions on Tehran's nuclear program,
10:38 GMT
The Jordanian King's uncle by marriage is facing more than 30 years of hard labour and fines of an estimated JD280 million. The ruling was passed on Wednesday.
10:20 GMT
French DJ David Guetta and Lebanese singer Assi El Helani were just two of the superstars that shined the super successful Moroccan festival stage last week.
10:03 GMT
After a recent trip to Israel, Naava Mashiah uncovers her intimate thoughts and observations on the depoliticization of her homeland
10:00 GMT
A woman was recently conned out of Dh430,000 by a man in Dubai recently. Now, prosecutes are warning all women of such schemes.
09:44 GMT
The Yemeni state has launched an offensive against Al Qaeda forces in the south of the country, with tanks and helicopters being seen at dawn on Wednesday.
09:19 GMT
The former 'Material Girl' is now helping expand a school in Pakistan, shortly after pledging to donate $7.2 million for girls' education rights in the region and South Asia.
09:02 GMT
In an effort to bolster its numbers, the Syrian regime offered new recruits a 50 percent pay raise or government jobs on Tuesday. They also told recruits they could volunteer as well.
08:27 GMT
Lebanese diva Majida Al Roumi’s career is so sizzlin’, she doesn’t need a moment in the Arab Idol spotlight, turns down the talent show invite.
08:23 GMT
The supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has spoken out in favour of the Guardian Council's ruling to bar two candidates from running in the June 14 elections
08:10 GMT
After almost two years of training, Raha became the frist Saudi woman and youngest arab female to scale Everest; NGO trail in Egypt finishes, bad news results; less than 4 million Lebs in Lebanon; and Turks arguing well.
07:41 GMT
Egypt's hottest actress and songstress is smokin' up the small screen and the music scene this summer season.
06:54 GMT
“The Syrian army totally controls the Qusayr region in Homs province after killing a large number of terrorists and capturing others,” the Syrian regime said on Wednesday.
06:45 GMT
Turkey Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc apologized to demonstrators on Tuesday, but his gesture only seemed to fuel protesters.
06:18 GMT
This is 'da week when the summer concert fun begins in Azhar Park's El-Geneina Theatre with bands bustin' out tunes all summer long.
06:00 GMT
One of the three Jordanian Paralympics charged with sexual assault last year still faces charges while his two companions' cases have been dropped.
06:00 GMT
Private financial wealth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is poised to grow 35 per cent to $6.5 trillion by 2017 driven by new wealth creation linked to strong economic expansion.
06:00 GMT
The largest photo album in the world comes from the UAE and was launched yesterday and was made possible thanks to the help of people with special needs.
05:30 GMT
SINGAPORE: Islamic banks can help finance Asia’s burgeoning infrastructure investment needs while continuing to adhere to fundamental Sharia tenets, executives said yesterday.
05:00 GMT
More than 40 Palestinians were left homeless on Tuesday as Israeli bulldozers razed their homes under the pretext of them being built "without permits" in the Jordan Valley, near Jericho.
05:00 GMT
By 2020 – the regional fleet size of registered business jets is expected to cross 1,375
05:00 GMT
Historical Arch of Ctesiphon is being renovated to maintain the country's heritage and bring tourists back to Iraq.
05:00 GMT
Shell committed to delivering gas from Bab sour gas project by 2020.
05:00 GMT
The general consumer confidence in economic performance index for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2013 hiked by 2 points, up from 126 for the same period of 2012, an index by Studies Directory of the Department of Economic Development showed.
04:00 GMT
French FM Laurent Fabius said that French tests on Syrian chemical samples prove that sarin was against civilians in the civil war, urging for repercussions of this crime.
04:00 GMT
Troops loyal to Syrian President on Tuesday secured their control of the country's capital, Damascus, as they forced rebels out of a key suburb, according to reports from Syrian state media.
June 4, 2013
21:57 GMT
The former England boss has fuelled speculation regarding his future by suggesting he would be keen on replacing Carlo Ancelotti if the Italian departs Parc des Princes
16:54 GMT
All week, a seasoned Lebanese pro offers a plan to make your time in Lebanon the best ever; if Kuwait slogans told the truth; Facebook's hidden message in its notification sound; and Israel is riding the bench while the U.S. shows up late to the game.
16:40 GMT
The defender is ready to exit the Emirates Stadium this summer unless the Gunners are ready to show the ambition to fight for their first piece of silverware in over eight years
14:31 GMT
The Lebanese see themselves as always the trendsetter in the MIddle East and this Paris-based comedy about a gay couple adopting is a first in the region.
14:07 GMT
Saudi Arabia’s first dedicated sports centre for girls has been formally opened, heralding more steps for women’s empowerment in the country.
13:53 GMT
New Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has revealed that it had taken him just five minutes to agree to his 'emotional return' to Stamford Bridge.
13:39 GMT
Two Saudi Arabian nationals have been beheaded over separate charges of murder, the Saudi interior ministry announced on Tuesday.
13:36 GMT
The goal of the workshops was to provide the most promising startups with mentorship and help create a network of communication between entrepreneurs.
13:36 GMT
Etisalat has done well to make inter-emirate calls on the landline free. This will increase usage in a more interconnected UAE population. But, etisalat could do two more important things: Reduce the cost of international calls and open up Voip.
13:36 GMT
Racy and hot, check out some of Instagram’s most popular Israeli female soldiers pics.
13:28 GMT
Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) recently hosted two seminars in Rome and Milan to boost the United Arab Emirates’ economic ties with Italy.
13:28 GMT
Traffic figures for the first four months of 2013 recorded a 14 per cent increase in passenger traffic compared to the same period last year.
13:25 GMT
The United Nations reported that the Syrian conflict has seen escalating brutality, with the Syrian regime using innocent civilians as human shields.
13:20 GMT
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country had not yet delivered S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to the Syrian government
13:08 GMT
Outgoing Vodafone Qatar CEO Richard Daly said on Monday that Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) remains a major threat to licenced telecommunication providers in Qatar and it should be stopped as it is illegal.
13:02 GMT
Nearly 22 per cent of Petroleum Development Oman's (PDO) oil production will be from enhanced oil recovery (EOR) by 2020, according to the head of new technology implementation at the company.
13:01 GMT
Lebanese singer, Diana Haddad, is slated for Friday's Arab Idol episode and already her fans are bubbling with anticipation.
12:37 GMT
43 NGO employees have been sentenced to between one and five years by Cairo court
12:00 GMT
The Sudanese minister of finance and national economy Ali Mahmoud Abdel-Rasool has acknowledged that the country's economy is facing significant headwinds despite an austerity program implemented in the wake of South Sudan's secession.
11:58 GMT
The ISM Index at 49 was actually at the lowest level since the depths of the global financial crisis in mid-2009.
11:55 GMT
The operating conditions in Saudi Arabia’s nonoil producing private sector strengthened during May.
11:49 GMT
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that he may be making a sensational summer swoop for wantaway Manchester United...
11:42 GMT
Messy politics, economic slowdown and a balance of payments deficit: four days of violent anti-government protests across Turkey are reminding investors of another emerging market - South Africa.
11:08 GMT
It turned out to be largely positive for investors yesterday, as Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index recorded a handsome gain of 1.14 percent, which is the highest increase during last two weeks.
11:06 GMT
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) yesterday revised its outlook on Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) to positive from stable.
11:06 GMT
It may not be a once in a lifetime experience, but it's still a one night only chance this year to see ‘The Pub Landlord’ Al Murray, with Done Events today announcing his welcomed return to the city
11:01 GMT
International Labour Organisation (ILO) forecasts 8.8 percent unemployment in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by 2015, putting region at risk of rising social unrest.
10:57 GMT
Three Syrians have been kidnapped by rogue forces in the Lebanese Hezbollah stronghold Baalbek area
10:56 GMT
Gold jumped 2 percent yesterday, hitting its highest in more than two weeks, boosted by a tumbling dollar and disappointing US manufacturing data.
10:51 GMT
Heliopolis hosted the newest wares from local designer Amina K at the Eklego showroom last Tuesday and Wednesday, promoting Egyptian workmanship and quality.
10:22 GMT
US Secretary of State warns regional powers that time is of the essence if they are committed to establishing long-term stability
10:17 GMT
A Saudi prince spent more than $19 million at a Disneyland in Paris recently. The celebration? He got his degree.
10:02 GMT
A picture of a maid in the open trunk of her Kuwaiti employer's car has gained momentum on social media, with people condemning the driver and asking for him to be prosecuted.