Gulf tackles learning deficit
Tougher economic times highlight the need to transform the region’s education systems, which are not producing enough youngsters with the skills required by modern economies
Correcting Dubai
A pause for breath is no bad thing in the emirate after breakneck growth which has brought congestion, inflation, and financial irregularities
West’s troubled markets attract Middle East
The Middle East’s most affluent private investors are seeking to take advantage of collapsing markets by increasing their investments in distressed US and UK real estate
Libyan televised debate signals change
Libya’s leader has appeared in a rare televised debate confronting disapproving government officials on his plan to distribute the proceeds of oil wealth to the people and abolish ministries
Somali pirates killed in exchange with RN
Incident in Gulf of Aden underlines the continuing tension caused by piracy off the Horn of Africa
Bahrain bow to Saudi in friendly (Gulf Daily News)
BAHRAIN bowed to 2007 Asian Cup finalists Saudi Arabia 0-4 last night in an international friendly soccer match at King Fahad International Stadium in Riyadh.
Al Naboodah Group Supports UAE Snooker Team (Khaleej Times)
DUBAI – The UAE national snooker team received a great boost with support from Al Naboodah Group as they chase their 13th successive title in the AGCC Snooker Championship scheduled for Riyadh from Thursday.
US-based firm bags Qatar-Bahrain Causeway project (The Peninsula)
DOHA: A leading US-based company has been awarded a contract by the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation to provide design, project and construction management services for the Qatar-Bahrain road and rail marine crossing.
Gaza ceasefire continues to unravel
The ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip continued to unravel, as several Israeli towns close to the territory came under attack from rockets and mortars
Spanish queen criticised for attack on gays and abortion
“Why doesn’t she shut up?” is not a polite suggestion to make about one’s queen. Yet that was the front page headline in P blico, the left-leaning newspaper, when…
Bush says confident Iran provided weapons in Iraq (Tiscali)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President George W. Bush on Wednesday said he was convinced a unit of Iran s military gave explosive devices to Iraqi militants but he could not prove Iran s leaders ordered the move.
Bahrain set for Saudi challenge (Gulf Daily News)
BAHRAIN play Saudi Arabia tonight in an international friendly match in Riyadh. Kick-off is at 7.30pm at the King Fahad International Stadium. The match is being played as both teams prepare for Fifa World Cup qualifying next Wednesday.
