Better use of scarce water key to Middle East’s future: World Bank
WASHINGTON: Political stability and economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa could hinge… Read More
8 years ago
Middle East
At least 30, including civilians, killed in Yemen air raids
SANA’A: Air raids on Yemen's rebel-held capital on Wednesday killed more than 30 people, including… Read More
8 years ago
Clashes near Yemen´s Mokha kill more than 40 troops, rebels
ADEN: More than 40 troops and rebels have been killed in several days of clashes… Read More
8 years ago
Trump’s son-in-law launches Middle East peace effort
JERUSALEM: U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, met Israeli and Palestinian leaders… Read More
8 years ago
US warplane downs Syrian army jet in Raqqa province
DAMASCUS: A U.S. warplane shot down a Syrian army jet on Sunday in the southern… Read More
8 years ago
Foreigners will no longer be allowed to work in Saudi Arabia’s shopping malls
RIYADH: Foreigners will no longer be allowed to work in Saudi Arabia's numerous shopping malls,… Read More
8 years ago
Mideast conflicts leave millions unsure of next meal: UN
CAIRO: The devastating conflicts gripping the Middle East and North Africa have left 30 million… Read More
8 years ago
Amazon buys Middle East e-commerce giant Souq.com
Tech giant Amazon expanded its global reach Tuesday with the announcement of a deal to… Read More
8 years ago
Laptops, tablets on airplanes: what’s the threat?
WASHINGTON: The United States and Britain have banned laptops and tablet computers from passenger cabins… Read More
8 years ago
Canada weighs banning on-flight electronics
OTTAWA: Canada is considering prohibiting personal electronics onboard flights from Turkey, the Middle East and… Read More
8 years ago
UK issues laptop, tablet flight ban after US warning
LONDON: Britain tightened airline security on flights from Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa… Read More
8 years ago
US bans electronic devices on flights from 10 countries
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration confirmed Tuesday it is imposing new restrictions on electronic devices carried… Read More
8 years ago
Global arms trade highest since Cold War: study
STOCKHOLM: Worldwide arms trade has risen to its highest level since the Cold War in… Read More
8 years ago
Trump expected to order temporary ban on refugees
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders starting on Wednesday that include… Read More
9 years ago
Pakistan welcomes Paris summit on Palestine, Middle East crisis
NEW YORK: Pakistan has welcomed the Paris conference on peace process in Middle East, ARY… Read More
9 years ago
Oman’s Sultan Qaboos ‘in good health’: minister
MUSCAT: Sultan Qaboos of Oman is in "good health", the country's foreign minister said Thursday, as… Read More
9 years ago
Economic costs of Middle East wars exceptionally high – IMF study
WASHINGTON: Armed conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa are not only devastating the… Read More
9 years ago
At Hajj, Syrian pilgrims talk of exile and war
MAKKAH: At first glance it's a camp like thousands of others for hajj pilgrims. But… Read More
9 years ago
Premier, Saudi Defence Minister pledge to improve bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Saudi Defence Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin… Read More
9 years ago
Gulf countries to observe Ramazan from Monday
RIYADH: The annual fasting month of Ramadan is due to begin Monday in Saudi Arabia,… Read More
9 years ago