Middle East News

First woman marriage registrar appointed in UAE

In yet another boost to the role of women in the judiciary here, the United Arab Emirates has appointed its first woman marriage registrar.3:30 PM on November 14

Four Al Qaeda-linked militants killed in Afghanistan

The US-led coalition in Afghanistan Friday said its troops killed four suspected Al Qaeda-associated militants during an operation in the eastern province of Paktia.2:03 PM on November 14

Expatriate Indians in UAE not hit by global meltdown

Unlike Indian professionals in the US and Europe who are facing uncertain times because of the global financial crisis, expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) do not appear to be in a similar predicament as the meltdown has had little impact on the region, Indian diplomats here said.1:00 PM on November 14

India, UAE to set up labour grievance redressal cell

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will set up a grievance redressal mechanism soon to solve labour-related issues involving expatriate Indian workers in this Gulf nation.10:00 PM on November 13

No report of financial crisis affecting Indians in UAE: Envoys

Indian missions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have not received any complaint of job losses or delays in salary payment from expatriate Indian workers in this Gulf nation following the global financial crisis.9:33 PM on November 13

India to woo investors at annual diaspora conclave

As India seeks to attract investments in the midst of a global financial crisis, the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the annual conclave of the Indian diaspora, has assumed new importance.9:32 PM on November 13

Court order closes Kuwait bourse after dramatic losses

The oil-rich Gulf state of Kuwait halted its share trading by a court order on Thursday after significant losses on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE), Kuwait news agency KUNA reported.9:30 PM on November 13

Dubai firm, Infosys to set up development centre in Chennai

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based business technology provider Mercator has entered into a three-year partnership with Indian IT major Infosys to set up an offshore development centre in Chennai.9:03 PM on November 13

Erring recruiting agents face tough action: Ravi

Erring recruiting agents (RAs) in India will face direct action from the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) once amendments to the Emigration Act, 1983, come into effect, said Indian Minister Vayalar Ravi here Thursday.7:03 PM on November 13

India, Bahrain to sign labour welfare pact in December

India and Bahrain will sign a labour welfare agreement next month to ensure the safety and security of the large number of Indian workers in that Gulf nation.6:30 PM on November 13

Vehicular emissions cost Arab countries $5 billion

Arab countries spend more than $5 billion annually to fight health problems caused by vehicular emissions, WAM reported Thursday.5:31 PM on November 13

Suicide blast kills 11 in Afghanistan

A suicide car-bombing against a convoy of the US-led coalition forces in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province Thursday morning left at least one soldier and ten civilians dead and more than 70 others wounded, officials said.5:01 PM on November 13

Iraqi soldier kills four US soldiers

An Iraqi soldier Wednesday killed four US soldiers and wounded three others after an altercation west of the town of Mosul, 400 km north of Baghdad.7:00 AM on November 13

Iran looks forward to better relationship with US: President

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Wednesday said Iran looks forward to a new phase of relationship with the US under the new administration of Barack Obama, reported official IRNA news agency.7:01 PM on November 12

Iran test-fires new missile

Iran has successfully test fired a new surface-to-surface missile, Press TV reported Wednesday quoting the defence ministry.4:30 PM on November 12