Middle East News

Kuwait too orders 'God Tussi Great Ho' off screens

The Gulf nation of Kuwait has followed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in banning the new Salman Khan-starrer 'God Tussi Great Ho' for violating Islamic teachings.4:30 PM on August 21

Dubai among venues for US Democrats' global videoconference

This west Asian metropolis is one of the five cities chosen by the US Democratic Party to discuss American foreign policy positions over videoconference this month ahead of the presidential elections later this year.2:31 PM on August 21

Afghan battle kills over 30 militants

At least 30 rebels have been killed when the Afghan National Army (ANA) backed by the US-led coalition forces attacked Taliban safe havens in eastern Afghan province of Laghman, said a coalition statement here Thursday.12:30 PM on August 21

Dubai firm bags 400 mn pound deal to build new British port

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based leader in maritime terminal operations and development DP World has bagged a Pound400-million ($744 million) contract to build the first phase of a new container port near London.10:30 AM on August 21

Mars will not come closer to Earth: UAE astronomers

Astronomers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have rejected reports that the planet Mars would come closer to Earth Aug 27 and look like a second moon.10:00 AM on August 21

No music videos on MTV Arabia during Ramadan

MTV Arabia, the Middle East's version of the international MTV entertainment and lifestyle channel, announced Wednesday it would refrain from playing music videos during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.8:01 AM on August 21

Car bombs kill 11 in Algeria

Two car bomb explosions hit the town of Bouira, southeast of the Algerian capital, killing 11 people and injuring 31 Wednesday, the official APS news agency reported.4:30 PM on August 20

UAE to host second alternative energy summit next year

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) would host the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) here from Jan 19-21 next year to explore ways for larger investments in alternative and renewable energy sources, WAM news agency reported Wednesday.2:01 PM on August 20

UAE starts price control campaign for Ramadan

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Ministry of Economy has launched a comprehensive nationwide price control campaign to prevent manipulation and monopoly and ensure smooth supply of food items during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.11:01 AM on August 20

Now, buildings that mimic movement of sand dunes

Two new high-rises, designed to architecturally mimic the movement of sand dunes in the desert, will soon come up in this capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).11:01 AM on August 20

UAE aims to boost medical tourism

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) health ministry is working hard to develop the necessary infrastructure to boost the country's medical tourism sector.11:01 AM on August 20

UAE business awards to be given in two more categories

Two new categories recognising excellence in corporate social responsibility and supply chain and logistics management have been included in an annual business award in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).11:00 AM on August 20

Luxury airline Royal Jet announces new fare structure for Gulf

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) international luxury executive airline Royal Jet has announced a new fare structure for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.10:00 AM on August 20

Fire breaks out in Egyptian parliament, 13 injured

A major fire erupted Tuesday in the building housing Egypt's Shura Council or upper house of parliament, injuring at least 13 people, security sources said.8:32 AM on August 20

Sunni extremists freeze accord with Hezbollah

Sunni Muslim militant groups have suspended their unity accord with the Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah, just 24 hours after it was announced at a press conference in Beirut.8:31 AM on August 20