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Energy & Utilities
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International Petroleum to borrow $5bn
2 Jul 2009 at 12:41am
Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Co. (IPIC) plans to borrow $5bn to help pay for its purchase of Canada's Nova Chemicals Corp. and an increased stake in Spain's Cia Espanola de Petroleos SA, Bloomberg has reported. The loan comprises two portions of $2.5bn, maturing in one and two years. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, HSBC Holdings Plc and Banco Santander SA are arranging the transaction.
Taqa cuts Standard and Poor's link
1 Jul 2009 at 11:38pm
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. (Taqa) has ended its relationship with Standard & Poor's, after reviewing new ratings criteria S&P adopted for government-related companies. Peter Barker-Homek, the firm's CEO has said that Taqa does not believe these criteria will result in a rating that will accurately reflect the credit worthiness of Taqa, and that the government's support is unchanged and has consistently been confirmed.
Financing arranged for Bahrain Al Dur project
1 Jul 2009 at 11:18pm
Dubai-based Mashreq bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Calyon have arranged $1.7bn financing for Bahrain's Al Dur independent water and power project, according to Emirates Business. The financing includes a $1.2bn international facility, which is structured as an eight-year, non-recourse club term loan.
Saudi electricity to spend $28bn to meet rising demand
1 Jul 2009 at 5:00am
The head of Saudi Electricity said the state- controlled power producer plans to spend $28bn in the next three years to meet rising demand in the kingdom. Ali al-Barrak, chief executive officer of the Riyadh-based utility, told Bloomberf the firm also plans to invest $70bn by 2018 to add 25,000 megawatts and match demand spurred by a $400bn, five-year government-spending program and a growing population.
RasGas bonds get Fitch A+ rating affirmation
30 Jun 2009 at 11:11pm
Fitch, the credit rating agency, has affirmed 'A+' rating with a 'stable' outlook to Qatar's RasGas 2 Series A bond and RasGas 3 Series B, C and D bonds. 'The stable outlook is supported by a geographically diverse portfolio of long-term offtake agreements, full chain integration with long-term shipping capacity and investments in re-gasification terminals by sponsors' affiliates,' said Fitch.
Conoco relaunches Yanbu refinery bidding
30 Jun 2009 at 11:10pm
Saudi Aramco and ConocoPhillips have said they will resume the bidding process, halted last year, for contracts to build an export-oriented refinery in Saudi Arabia. The two companies had initially planned to start the refinery in 2011 but they stopped the process due to uncertainties in global financial markets, reported Reuters. Cost estimates for the Yanbu refinery on the Red Sea coast doubled last year to $12bn from an initial $6bn when the project was announced in 2006.
BP-led consortium wins Iraq contract
30 Jun 2009 at 4:14am
A consortium led by BP has won the contract for Iraqs Rumaila oil field after an alliance led by Exxon Mobil withdrew a rival bid, Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani has announced. The consortium, which includes Chinas CNPC, was seeking $3.99 remuneration for each extra barrel of oil produced, but on Tuesday accepted the oil ministrys terms of $2 a barrel. Rumaila is the largest oil field in Iraq and one of the largest in the world.
ADNOC cuts oil supplies
29 Jun 2009 at 11:23pm
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) has told its customers that in compliance with the UAE's production quota set by OPEC, it will cut their allocations by 19% for August 2009 shipments from its four wells, Murban, Upper Zakum, Lower Zakum and Umm Sheif by 19%, WAM has reported.
MENA Infrastructure buys 32.8% of United Power
29 Jun 2009 at 11:21pm
MENA Infrastructure Fund, a $500m investment fund sponsored by HSBC Holdings, Waha Capital and Dubai International Capital, has acquired a 32.8% stake in Oman's United Power for $26.5m from GDF Suez, Bloomberg has reported. MENA Infrastructure has become the largest shareholder in United Power, its second investment after it bought a stake in Egypt's Alexandria International Container Terminals in 2008.
Qatar Electricity predicts 15% increase in Q1 profit
29 Jun 2009 at 11:15pm
Qatar Electricity & Water Co said it expects first-half profit to rise 15%, without providing a reason for the rise, reported Bloomberg. The utility has said its net income for the period ending June 30 should climb to QR403 million ($111m), or QR4.03 a share, from QR349 million, or QR3.49, in the year-earlier period.
UAE to host Irena HQ
29 Jun 2009 at 10:16pm
Abu Dhabi has been selected to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). The group will be based in the emirate's zero carbon initiative, Masdar City, which is currently under construction. This marks the first time that a developing country has hosted a major international organistaion. Vienna will host Irena's UN and international liaison office and the innovation centre will be located in bonn, Germany.
IEA cuts 5-year global oil demand outlook
29 Jun 2009 at 4:50am
The International Energy Agency has cut its five-year forecasts for global crude demand due to the economic slowdown, reported Bloomberg. The IEA reduced its oil demand estimates for every year through 2013 by about 3 million barrels a day, it said in its Medium-Term Oil Market Report. Consumption will average 86.76 million barrels a day in 2012, the first year it will rise above 2008s level of 85.76 million barrels a day, the agency predicted.
Oman's crude exports rise by over 10%
28 Jun 2009 at 11:10pm
Oman's National Economy Ministry has announced that the Sultanate's crude exports for the first four months of 2009 rose by 10.8% to almost 80 million barrels, compared to the same period in 2008. The Sultanate had exported just over 94 million barrels of crude oil and condensates, with daily production rising by 5.98% to 786,100 barrels.
Sipchem sees little impact from China methanol duty
28 Jun 2009 at 11:06pm
Ahmed Abdulaziz al-Ohali, chief executive of Saudi International Petrochemical Co. (Sipchem), has said China's latest move to impose a duty on methanol imports would have little impact on its operations, Reuters has reported. China made up only between 10 and 16% of the firm's total exports and Sipchem's global presence would help it to offset the impact somewhere else, he said.
SECO Sukuk orders exceed $1.87bn
28 Jun 2009 at 11:01pm
Saudi Electricity Co. (SECO) has received more than SR7 billion ($1.87bn) in orders for this year's largest Islamic bond sale, Bloomberg has reported citing a banker familiar with the transaction. The utility has paid 45 basis points over the Saudi benchmark in 2007, when it raised SR5 billion in its first sukuk sale. The five-year Islamic bonds may be priced to yield 160 basis points over the Saudi interbank rate, said the banker.
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Capital intelligence raises Lebanon's rating to stable
2 Jul 2009 at 11:45pm
IPIC Secures $5b for Petrochem Acquisitions
2 Jul 2009 at 10:43pm
Kuwait Lawmakers Pass Budget With $13.8B Deficit
2 Jul 2009 at 5:23am
Kuwait MPs Pass Budget With $13.8 Billion Deficit
2 Jul 2009 at 4:47am
Lebanon's Credit Ratings Upgraded
2 Jul 2009 at 4:47am
Kuwait's Parliament OKs budgets for 2009-2010 fiscal year
2 Jul 2009 at 4:40am
= UPDATE: Dubai's 2nd $10B Bond May Get UAE Govt Guarantee
2 Jul 2009 at 3:43am
Deficit spending in Lebanon still on rise
1 Jul 2009 at 11:45pm
Lebanons ranks third in export credit insurance
1 Jul 2009 at 11:45pm
Lebanon moves away from being a failed state
1 Jul 2009 at 11:45pm
Dubai's 2nd $10B Bond May Be Backed By UAE Govt
1 Jul 2009 at 11:12pm
Global Sukuk rebound seen
1 Jul 2009 at 9:34pm
Growing Amman
1 Jul 2009 at 9:26pm
GCC expenditure plans to remain relatively intact
1 Jul 2009 at 9:10pm
Evolvence plans to raise $150m for credit fund
1 Jul 2009 at 9:04pm
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Economy
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DP World ends 0.55% higher
2 Jul 2009 at 10:55am
Shares of Dubai Ports (DP) World gained 0.55% at Nasdaq Dubai, closing at $0.363. Dubai Gold Securities closed 0.78% higher, while Damas and Depa remained flat. Some 3.5m securities changed hands at the Middle East's only international exchange today.
Bahrain market gains slightly
2 Jul 2009 at 5:11am
The Bahrain All Share Index closed 0.09% higher at 1,590.57 points in a very lacklustre trading day. While only Salam Bank gained 6.19%, closing at BD0.120, bank NBB and Ahli United Bank remained flat at BD0.57 and BD0.52, respectively. Around 2.4m shares changed hands in Manama.
Qatar's Al Ahli Bank jumps 10%
2 Jul 2009 at 5:02am
Doha's Qatar Exchange closed 1.04% higher at 6,474.16 points ahead of the weekend. Trading remained extremely flat with just 7m shares changing hands. Shares of Al Ahli Bank gained 10%, closing at QR47.30. Most banks and insurers posted gains, while a handful industry shares lost value.
Abu Dhabi market gains 1.62%
2 Jul 2009 at 4:55am
Abu Dhabis ADX General Index advanced constantly throughout todays trading session, closing 1.62% higher at 2,671.29 points. Constructions shares (up 3.34%) lifted the market, along with the energy segment. Dana Gas added 2.68% (closing at Dhs1.15). Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) remained unchanged. Its CEO Peter Barker-Homek said that the global energy firm told rating agency Standard and Poors not to value Taqa any longer. Taqa disagrees with new rating criteria of government-related enterprises. Taqa's major shareholder is the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Shares of Emaar back on track
2 Jul 2009 at 4:45am
After losing over 14% during the last six days, shares of market bellwether Emaar Properties closed 1.45% higher at Dhs2.80 at Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The DFM General Index consolidated further, closing 0.61% at 1,821.19 points. Bargain hunters also added stocks of real estate contractor Arabtec (up 2.58%, at Dhs2.78) and Islamic developer Deyaar (gaining 1.30%, at Dhs0.78). Among only three declining shares, Emirates NBD ended 2.78% lower at Dhs3.50.
UAE launches fraud reporting system
2 Jul 2009 at 12:11am
The UAE State Audit Institution (SAI) has unveiled its new 'ReportFraud' service for members of the public to report on fraudulent activity within the UAE Federal Government. The new service, available through SAI's web site www.saiuae.gov.ae, is also open to federal government employees and suppliers. SAI has said it has provided complete guidelines for reporting fraud in English and Arabic on its website. Individuals may report fraud by email or in writing, it said. SAI has pledged to keep all information it receives as confidential.
UAE economic development dept launches e-services
2 Jul 2009 at 12:00am
UAE's Department of Economic Development (DED) has launched two new eServices on its website, www.dubaided.gov.ae, to reserve and renew trade names. DED's eServices, which are available in Arabic/English, include Transaction Status whereby customers can check the status of the transaction, Search Trade Names which enables users to reserve trade names or find out if the desired name is already taken, Company Lookup which helps to search for existing companies operating in Dubai, Number of Licenses per Person Report which lists the number of licenses registered under one person's name.
SABB Takaful extends gains at Tadawul market
1 Jul 2009 at 6:56am
Shares of SABB Takaful, which is part of HSBC Group, closed 3.53% higher at SR110. The Islamic insurance operator jumped 45% during the last seven trading days. The Saudi stock market Tadawul advanced slightly, closing 0.05% at 5,599.39 points. The retail sector index posted the largest retreat (off 1.42%) amid fears that the GCC will be hit by deflation over the next 12 months, as Standard Chartered Bank Dubai estimates.
Nasdaq Dubai: Depa up, Damas down
1 Jul 2009 at 6:36am
The Nasdaq Dubai witnessed a relatively busy trading day, with DP World remaining flat at $0.36 and Depa Ltd. closing 3.33% higher at $0.62. Jewellery trader Damas lost 3.57%, closing at $0.27. Dubai Gold Securities (DGS) ended 1.15% lower at $93.12. Since March this year, rhe spoot price for an ounce of gold has been trading in a range between around $980 and $860.
Kuwait exchange gains 0.23%
1 Jul 2009 at 6:19am
The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) closed 0.23% higher at 8,098.9 points. Midan Dental Clinic posted the largest advance by adding 8.5% (closing at KD0.320). Asset management company Kuwait Financial Centre gained 6.78%, closing at KD0.126. Shares of Mobile Telecommunications Co. (Zain) jumped 5.08% on announcing that is negotiating a possible sale of its Africa unit to France's Vivendi, according to EFG Hermes. Investment firm listed at the KSE mostly traded lower today.
Abu Dhabi market loses insignificantly
1 Jul 2009 at 5:57am
Weak performances of bellwethers Taqa (down 0.66% to Dhs1.53) and Aldar Properties (off 1.57% at Dhs3.78) prevented the Abu Dhabi stock market from extending gains from yesterday. The ADX General Index closed 2.54% lower at 2,628.78 points. 15 Shares advanced, 17 declined and two remained unchanged in a more than lacklustre trading session.
Nasdaq Dubai extends short selling reporting
1 Jul 2009 at 5:27am
Nasdaq Dubai said it has extended for six months the requirement that its trading members report gross short positions in securities listed on the exchange. The requirement was first introduced in October 2008. Gross short positions are defined as the aggregated short selling positions of the trading Member and its clients for each security, regardless of whether these positions are set-off or netted by corresponding positions, the statement said. The timing of reporting has been amended to reflect the Exchanges Sunday-Thursday trading times. The reports are made to NASDAQ Dubai in confidence. The extension will expire on 31 December, 2009.
Dubai stocks up by 1.44%
1 Jul 2009 at 3:15am
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) General Index closed 1.44% higher at 1,810.15 points in fierce battle between bulls and bears. Aramex convinced investors the most, gaining 14.88% (closing at Dhs1.39). Performances of real estate shares were mixed: while Sharia-compliant developer Deyaar was up 1.32% (at Dhs0.77), market bellwether ended 0.72% lower at Dhs2.76. Emirates NBD gained 2.56% and closed at Dhs3.65. The Middle East's largest lender in relation to assets issued Dhs4bn of perpetual tier 1 debt to ICD, the governments main investment arm and ENBDs principle shareholder, Khaleej Times reports. This issue was designed to meet the 30 June 2009 deadline of an 11% Tier 1 capital ratio
Qatar's Q1 nominal GDP down nearly 18% yr-on-yr
1 Jul 2009 at 12:03am
Qatar Statistics Authority has said that the country's GDP shrank 17.5% year-on-year at current prices in the first quarter, to QR70.88bn riyals ($19.48bn), down from QR85.88bn. On a quarterly basis, GDP had dropped 8.7% in the first quarter from QR77.65bn in the fourth quarter, the Authority said.
Value of non-oil Saudi contracts exceeds SR225bn
1 Jul 2009 at 12:01am
Riyadh-based Samba Financial Group has said in its 'Saudi Arabia: 2009 Mid-year Economic Review and Forecast' that the value of non-oil contracts awarded by the public sector over the past six months had exceeded SR225 billion ($60bn), equivalent to 18% of the forecast for total GDP this year. The increase in investment has helped reassure investors that the government is committed to supporting non-oil growth in the short term and expanding and improving the kingdoms infrastructure over the medium term, the report said.
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Dubai Investments to reimburse Mirdiff Hills buyers
2 Jul 2009 at 12:56am
Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC), the real estate arm of Dubai Investments, is giving a 100% refund to its investors on the Mirdiff Hills project, which it has put on hold due to unavailability of mortgage financing, Emirates Business has reported. Khaled Kalban, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Investments has said DIRC would continue with the project should the lending scenario improve in Dubai.
KEO to oversee Marsa Zayed
2 Jul 2009 at 12:44am
Abu Dhabi-based Al Maabar, the real estate development investment company, has awarded KEO International Consultants a six month Program Management contract to work on Aqaba's $10bn Marsa Zayed development in Jordan. Groundbreaking for the project is scheduled in early 2010 and will cover over 6 million sq.m of built-up area, making it the largest tourism project in Jordan's history.
Al Mazaya to deliver stage one of The Villa in July
1 Jul 2009 at 12:24am
Al Mazaya Holding Company has said that it will start delivering units of its Dhs1bn project 'The Villa', located in Dubailand, to its owners in three stages; stage one plots (104 villas) will be delivered in July, stage two plots (150 villas) in October this year, while stage three plots (446 villas) will be handed over in March 2010.
Emaar may have to raise funds after merger, says analyst
1 Jul 2009 at 12:22am
Emaar Properties, which had announced a plan to combine with part of Dubai Holding last week, may have to raise funds if it proceeds with the transaction, according to Nomura Holdings. 'Emaar may have to raise equity, and possibly a lot, to support its private development counterparts because of their combined debt,' Chet Riley, a Dubai-based analyst at Nomura, wrote in a note to clients.
Moody's to review Emaar rating
30 Jun 2009 at 3:48am
Moody's Investor Services has announced that it has downgraded Dubai Holdings Commercial Operations Group (DHCOG) to A3 from A2, and has placed Emaar's Baa1 rating on review for downgrade. The group says that these actions reflect: 'continued fundamental challenges to both companies' business and financial profiles in the wake of difficult conditions on Dubai's property market, despite a recent agreement to merge both entities.'
Abyaar eyes Kuwait's Sanam Real Estate
30 Jun 2009 at 12:43am
Abyaar Real Estate Development Co. is planning to acquire Sanam Real Estate Co., a real estate company listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, Emirates Business has reported, citing a source familiar with the deal. 'We are certainly looking for acquisitions and our priority will be in Kuwait,' an Abyaar spokesman said, but declined to confirm the report.
Standard Chartered to offer 'Easy Loan' mortgages
30 Jun 2009 at 12:40am
Dubai Properties has said it has forged an alliance with Standard Chartered Bank to offer 'Easy Loan' mortgages, a funding option to prospective buyers and existing owners of residential units at the Executive Towers in Dubai's Business Bay development. The bank will directly evaluate the customer's property through independent surveyors and offer the finance with minimal documentation requirement from the client. In order to benefit from the Easy Loan mortgage product, customers must be resident in the UAE and should meet the minimum eligibility criteria of the bank.
Mazaya decides not to purchase remaining First Dubai shares
30 Jun 2009 at 12:24am
Kuwait-based Al Mazaya Holding has decided not to proceed with a plan to purchase the shares it doesn't already own in First Dubai Real Estate Development Co. The company has said in a statement to the Kuwaiti bourse it would have gained 'only marginal benefit' from purchasing a 33% stake in First Dubai.
Emaar shares tumble on merger concerns
29 Jun 2009 at 3:21am
The stock price of Emaar Properties has plunged due to concerns that a potential merger could result in asset writedowns and increased liabilities for the company. The shares lost 4.2% to Dhs2.77 at 11:50am in Dubai, bringing the slump for the month to 20%, according to Bloomberg. The shares are heading for their lowest close since May 21.
Manara unveils $1bn Bahrain waterfront project
29 Jun 2009 at 12:18am
Manara Developments, the real estate company owned by Al Salam Bank Bahrain, has said it has finalised the master plan for the $1bn Bahrain waterfront project. The Nurana project, which spans 2 million sq.m of waterfront land overlooking the Bahrain Fort, comprises a mix of coastal villas, water-view apartments, retail, entertainment, tourism and office amenity. Reclamation works for the currently submerged site are estimated at a cost of $74m.
Bahraini developer to build home for elderly
29 Jun 2009 at 12:14am
Bahraini developer Diyar Al Muharraq has volunteered to build a new home for the elderly in Muharraq, as well as redeveloping one of Muharraq's best known public parks and create a string of shops, the income from which will help meet the running costs of the home. The Casino Public Park development will include restaurants and children's rides.
Ajman Sewerage contract bids in final phases
28 Jun 2009 at 3:04am
Ajman Sewerage is in the final phases of contract negotiations with contract bidders to connect properties in the emirate to the new sewerage system it has set up. It is in talks with specialist companies and the contract will be awarded within two months. The project will be implemented in phases over two years.
Bespoke Omani property business formed
28 Jun 2009 at 2:10am
Bank Muscat, the National Bank of Oman and WJ Towell Property & Construction have signed an agreement to form a new real estate company, Oman Urban Development (OUDC). It will provide bespoke designs, from budget to luxury accommodation, warehousing and industrial complexes, mass accommodation, themed and mixed use developments, the JV companies said. OUDC will be managed by Towell Piramal Sunteck, a joint venture between W.J.Towell and Piramal Sunteck, an Indian real estate development firm.
Abyaar takes financing facility
28 Jun 2009 at 2:07am
Kuwait's Abyaar Real Estate Development has said the Bank of Kuwait and the Middle East (BKME) has arranged a financing facility to help the company complete its projects which are under already construction. It will also help the company reschedule its local and foreign financial obligations. The money is estimated to be KD18m, with the agreed tenor being up to five years, with the funds being given to Abyaar in tranches once respective projects have been completed.
Dubai Holdings, Emaar to consolidate
26 Jun 2009 at 10:57pm
Emaar Properties Dubai Holdings LLC have announced advanced discussions on their plans to consolidate real estate businesses of Emaar, Dubai Properties, Sama Dubai and Tatweer. According to a press statement, the companies are assisted by financial advisers, Royal Bank of Scotland and Merrill Lynch International in finalizing a thorough assessment of the merits of the proposed consolidation, including valuation of various entities as well as assessment of the potential transaction structures.
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Political Affairs
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??No hard proof of Iran developing nuke arms??
VIENNA ?? The incoming head of the UN nuclear watchdog yesterday said he did not see any hard evidence Iran was trying to gain the ability to develop nuclear arms.
Israel to compensate UN for Gaza damages
WARSAW ?? Israel has pledged to pay compensation for material damage it caused by shelling UN property during its Gaza offensive more than six months ago, a UN official said yesterday.
Anti-US protest marks start of Biden??s Iraq trip
BAGHDAD ?? A fiery protest yesterday marked the start of US Vice-President Joe Biden??s visit to Iraq. Biden met General Ray Odierno, the top US officer in Iraq, and Christopher Hill, Washington??s ambassador in Baghdad, who briefed him on the military and political situation, three days after a major US troop pullback.
Syria??s Assad offers informal invitation to Barack Obama
LONDON ?? Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has issued an informal invitation to President Barack Obama to visit Damascus for talks, in a sign that relations between the two countries may gradually be thawing. ??We would like to welcome him to Syria, definitely,? Assad told Sky News in an interview broadcast yesterday. ??I am very clear about this.?
Iran cleric threatens trial for British embassy staff
TEHRAN ?? British embassy local staff member may have to face trial. Stating this yesterday a powerful cleric said that British embassy local staff arrested for allegedly stoking post-election unrest will be put on trial, a move that prompted coordinated protests from European governments.
Barak links settlements freeze to peace process
JERUSALEM ?? Defence Minister Ehud Barak yesterday said Israel would consider a limited moratorium on new construction in Jewish settlements, linking the step to US efforts to bring Arab states into a broad peace process.
Iraqi forces begin to take control
BAGHDAD ?? Iraqi forces were in control of towns and cities nationwide yesterday after the pullout of US troops six years after the invasion, but a bloody car bombing underscored the tough challenge ahead.
From Africa with love
A Kuwaiti man looks at African penguins at the Aquarium of the Scientific Centre in Kuwait City.
Iran demands EU apology before any nuclear talks
TEHRAN ?? Iran, stung by European Union criticism of its handling of post-election unrest, yesterday accused the 27-nation bloc of meddling and demanded an apology before any more talks on Tehran??s disputed nuclear programme.
Blast rocks Iraq as US pulls out
BAGHDAD ?? Hours after US troops handed over full control of Iraq??s cities to its domestic security forces, a car bomb in the northern city of Kirkuk killed at least 30 people yesterday, police said.
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Opinion & Region Specific
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Slight Shift in Obama Policies Detected
3 Jul 2009 at 3:54am
Arab intransigence & the realization that Iran nukes might be more important than Jewish houses lead Obama administration to a slight policy shift.
Deadlock: Beinisch Refuses Religious-Zionist Backed Judges
3 Jul 2009 at 2:57am
Judge selection committee convened but made no appointments. Deadlock between nationalists and Beinisch group over Supreme Court continues.
PA Arabs in Late Response to Obama Speech: No, We Can't
3 Jul 2009 at 1:11am
Poll: Most PA Arabs reject Obama's call in Cairo to make Jerusalem "a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims."
Israeli Professor: New Technology for Joint Replacement Surgery
3 Jul 2009 at 1:07am
An innovative technique developed at Tel Aviv Univ. can vastly improve walking and running after joint surgery and avoid rejection of implants.
Attias: Some Populations Shouldn't Live Together
3 Jul 2009 at 12:09am
Housing Minister Ariel Attias raises a stir by calling mixed Arab-Jewish cities ?unsuitable? and calling to ?save the Galilee.?
Woman Shot at Checkpoint 'Wanted to Escape Abuse at Home'
2 Jul 2009 at 11:26pm
A Palestinian Authority Arab woman was shot and moderately wounded at a checkpoint after waving toy gun at soldiers. IDF: she was abused at home.
Reconnecting to Jewish History, Live From Jerusalem
2 Jul 2009 at 7:20pm
Ari and Jeremy discuss the Jewish connection with past, present, and future, and take to the streets of Jerusalem to take the pulse of the people.
Lieberman: We Are Always Loved When We Make Concessions
2 Jul 2009 at 2:07pm
FM Lieberman belittled the global focus on Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria, and said there would be no more unilateral concessions to the PA.
PM Netanyahu Addresses 4th of July Party in Israel
2 Jul 2009 at 1:14pm
Israeli leaders from the military and political classes were in attendance at the American Embassy.
IDF Responds to 'Not Credible, Unreliable' Amnesty Report
2 Jul 2009 at 1:02pm
IDF spokeswoman Lt.-Col. Avital Liebovich responds to Amnesty International's allegations, terms group's reports unreliable and inaccurate.
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Child casualties rising fast in Abu Dhabi
Most victims under five years of age; Arab nationals most affected
Man found murdered in Sharjah
A man's body was found in the Umm Khanour area on Thursday.
Ministry to study different options for private schools
The Ministry of Education is studying different options for private schools following a non-governmental curriculum, following the ministry's decision to delay the reopening of schools until after the Eid holidays.
Cafes are new venues for art promotion
Talented Emirati artists use coffee shops to showcase their work.
Arabic daily defies court ban
Newspaper continues to publish despite 20-day suspension order.
Charity group to hold information session for trek
An information evening for trekkers planning to hike in Nepal later this year is going to be held this week.
Hayes takes break in historic Greenland quest
Dubai-based British explorer Adrian Hayes and his two Canadian colleagues Devon McDiarmid and Derek Crowe of The Emirates NBD Greenland Quest were forced to take a pause in their historic crossing of Greenland due to the varying weather conditions.
Cartoons bring honour to Gulf News
Design team wins four merits of recognition in prestigious global competition.
Flu prevention measures limited as holidays loom
Vaccines for H1N1 are still under clinical tests and the only precautions travellers can take when going abroad on their annual vacations is to keep away from suspected cases, doctors advise.
Intersat Africa extends support to students
Telecom Service provider offers free satellite broadband connection.
North-westerly wind expected to create foggy conditions, drop in temperature
North-westerly winds are pushing a dust storm over Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait towards the UAE.
US embassy, consulate in UAE to be closed on Sunday
The US embassy and consulate will be closed on Sunday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day, according to a press release issued by the embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Protect yourself from intense glare of sun, doctors say
With the temperature rising to peak levels, summers in the UAE promise to test the endurance levels of everyone who dares to go outdoors.
The ceremonies involved in holding an Emirati wedding
Marriage practices in the UAE differ among the various regions and tribes.
Khalifa Foundation, Unicef combine to help Afghan children
The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation (KBZF) has signed an agreement with the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) to support children in Afghanistan through a number of humanitarian and development initiatives.
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