Huge economic challenge awaits Egypt's next leader BBC News When Egyptians joined a popular revolt last year, many were demanding economic change. | They were suffering from high unemployment and prices, low wages, widespread poverty and crippling corruption. | Over the last 15 months little has changed and many have even seen their finances worsen. | On a b...
Smoking ban imposed in public places in Bulgaria The Siasat Daily Sofia, May 18: | After several failed attempts from restaurant owners, Bulgaria's Parliament has finally adopted a total ban on smoking in indoor public places. | The ban, which was approved today and comes into force one June 1, has stirred discontent among many Bulgarians, at least 40 per cent of ...
Jordan approves austerity moves to reduce deficit Gulf News | Amman: The Jordanian cabinet approved an austerity package that includes plans to raise taxes on banks and mining firms but avoids controversial fuel and electricity price rises to hold down the rise in the budget deficit, officials said yesterday....
Impact of Iran sanctions on UAE moderate — IMF Gulf News | Dubai: The recent tightening of international sanctions against Iran are expected to only have a "moderate" impact on the economic growth of major trading partner the United Arab Emirates, the International Monetary Fund said yesterday. |...
Yemeni troops step up drive against al-Qaeda Hong Kong Standard Yemen's army and air force, supported by local militiamen and with US backing, pressed an offensive to expel al-Qaeda from their southern bastions, with fighting concentrated around the town of Jaar yesterday. | //--> Monday, May 21, 2012 | Yemen's a...
Push for Arabic internet content BBC News | While the number of people using the internet in the Middle East is rising rapidly, Arabic still only makes up just 2% of all content on the web. | The scope for the industry's growth is therefore massive, but one of the biggest obstacles is t...
Lawyers for fugitive Iraqi VP quit case in protest STL Today | Lawyers for Iraq's fugitive Sunni vice president charged with running death squads quit the case on Sunday in protest after judges rejected their request for evidence for his defense. | The development underscored Tariq al-Hashemi's claim that he w...
EU, Iraq sign first-ever partnership deal Khaleej Times The European Union and Iraq signed their first partnership agreement Friday, opening the way to a slew of trade and energy deals as well as improved cooperation to combat terrorism...
Angry Birds maker Rovio reports £60.8m revenues for 2011 The Guardian | Finnish developer's earnings before tax for year top £38.7m thanks to 200m monthly active users Angry Birds had more than 200m active players at the end of 2011 | Angry Birds ha...
Impact on UAE trade of Iran sanctions moderate - IMF The Guardian DUBAI (Reuters) - The recent tightening of international sanctions against Iran are expected to only have a "moderate" impact on the economic growth of major trading partner the United Arab Emirates, the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday. Tr...
>Dinar Trade Streams Live Rates for Iraq Dinar Investors Seattle Post | Dinar Trade streams live Inter-bank rates for the Iraqi Dinar and other exotic currencies. | (PRWEB) May 19, 2012 | Dinar Trade, the leading market-maker for the Iraqi Dinar, it is the first Iraqi Dinar dealer to offer inter-bank rates for the dina...
UAE's aerospace dream blooms in the desert The Times Of India SHARE | AND | DISCUSSTweet AL AIN (UAE): Ross Bradley welcomes a delegation of aerospace suppliers in from the blistering heat of the Arabian desert and cools them down with some refreshingly candid advice. | "You are too expensive. Please take this ...
Afghan war will cost British taxpayers £20 billion by time mission is complete The Daily Telegraph Britain's war in Afghanistan will cost taxpayers almost £20 billion by time the mission draws to a close, new figures have revealed. | Despite the winding down of operations, the remaining years of Afghan operations are estimated to cost the UK at least another £800 million Photo: PA | By James Kirkup, In Chicago | 7:00AM BST 19 May 201...
