11 killed in Mosul, Baghdad

Seven people were killed in a car bombing in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul Tuesday, while in Baghdad twin bomb attacks left four dead.11:00 PM on September 02

UAE firm signs agreement with India's TERI

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based power company ETA Star International, a member of the ETA Ascon Star Group, has entered into an agreement with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) of India to explore areas of cooperation in sustainable development.12:00 PM on September 02

Over 220 militants killed in Afghanistan fighting

More than 220 Taliban insurgents have been killed in the ongoing clean-up operations by the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and the US-led Coalition forces in southern Afghanistan, a coalition statement said Monday.5:31 PM on September 01

Two Indians among seven killed in Dubai copter crash

Two Indians were among seven people killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of Dubai Wednesday night, authorities said Thursday.12:31 AM on September 05

UAE media group forays into global movie making

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) largest media group Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) launched Wednesday a new company that will develop, finance and produce feature films across the world.6:03 PM on September 03

US Republican body backs n-deal with India

US Republican presidential candidate John McCain's platform committee, the primary policy making body of the party, supports the nuclear energy deal between the US and India, an official said.6:31 PM on September 03

Indian handicrafts exports to Oman touch $13.42 mn

The value of exports of Indian handicraft items to Oman touched $13.42 million in 2007-08, up from $7.03 million in 2002-03, according to India's Textiles Minister Shankarsinh Vaghela.4:03 PM on September 01

Nuclear weapons no part of Iran's defence doctrine: Official

Iran Friday said nuclear weapons have no place in the country's defence doctrine and rejected as 'baseless' French President Nocholas Sarkozy's comment that the Islamic country's nuclear programme is a threat to the region, IRNA reported.9:31 PM on September 05

Syria vows not to abandon Hezbollah

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has vowed that his country will not abandon Lebanon's Shia resistance movement Hezbollah.1:02 PM on September 05

New award series to recognise Dubai's unsung heroes

A new annual award series has been launched in Dubai to honour the city's unsung heroes.9:32 PM on September 04

Iraq condemns US spying on premier, other officials

The Iraqi government warned Friday that its relationship with US intelligence agencies could be damaged if a report that the US spied on Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was accurate.8:31 AM on September 06

Abu Dhabi firm in JV with oil facilities service major Petrofac

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Mubadala Petroleum Services Company (MPSC) and global oil and gas facilities service provider Petrofac announced Monday their plans to establish a new joint venture company.4:01 PM on September 01

Libyans to get shares from country's oil income: Gaddafi

Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi has said that in the coming year every Libyan family will receive directly a small portion of the country's oil income, in a bid to prevent funds from falling into the hands of corrupt government officials, the Libyan state news agency has reported on Monday.4:00 PM on September 01

New arbitration law enacted for Dubai financial centre

A new arbitration law of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been enacted to give companies across the world access to fast and efficient dispute resolution services.2:31 PM on September 02

Around 1.15 million expats in Kuwait's private sector

Around 1.15 million expatriates worked in Kuwait's private sector till June this year, according to new figures.1:00 PM on September 05