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UAE, India in talks to activate prisoner swap
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UAE, India in talks to activate prisoner swap

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 2:00 PM

Discussions focused on overcoming obstacles facing agreement approved in December

GCC and Indian SME cooperation 'vital'
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GCC and Indian SME cooperation 'vital'

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 1:43 PM

Group CEO of Doha Bank urges cooperation for bilateral sustainability

Afghan Taliban set to open office in Doha
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Afghan Taliban set to open office in Doha

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 1:17 PM

Diplomatic source says office will open on Tuesday; to help restart talks on ending conflict

BAE hopes to clinch UAE Typhoon deal this year
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BAE hopes to clinch UAE Typhoon deal this year

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:37 AM

Senior executive says company has received request for proposal from the UAE

Obama to seek Putin's help to solve Syrian crisis
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Obama to seek Putin's help to solve Syrian crisis

Monday, 17 June 2013 12:12 PM

US President will meet Russian counterpart in bid to bring Bashar al-Assad to negotiating table

Raytheon closes in on Kuwait Patriot missile deal
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Raytheon closes in on Kuwait Patriot missile deal

Monday, 17 June 2013 12:12 PM

Pentagon could sell $4.2bn missile defence system to Gulf state amid Iran tensions - report

Kuwait takes first step to scrap sponsor system
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Kuwait takes first step to scrap sponsor system

Monday, 17 June 2013 12:12 PM

Establishment of new authority will bring employment matters under responsibility of gov’t

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Egypt's Mursi cuts Syrian ties, backs no fly zone
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Egypt's Mursi cuts Syrian ties, backs no fly zone

Monday, 17 June 2013 8:56 AM

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi pitches the most populous Arab state against Bashar al-Assad

Saudi king congratulates Rohani on Iran vote victory
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Saudi king congratulates Rohani on Iran vote victory

Monday, 17 June 2013 8:37 AM

King Abdullah hails what he describes as Rohani's wish to improve relations with Gulf kingdom

Kuwait court orders dissolution of parliament
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Kuwait court orders dissolution of parliament

Sunday, 16 June 2013 2:01 PM

Gulf state's Constitutional Court also calls for fresh election in ruling on Sunday

Arabs put slim hopes in new Iranian president
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Arabs put slim hopes in new Iranian president

Sunday, 16 June 2013 12:57 PM

Many Arab states doubt he can end sectarian confrontation inflamed further by war in Syria

Saudi Arabia's Fri-Sat weekend change 'soon'
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Saudi Arabia's Fri-Sat weekend change 'soon'

Sunday, 16 June 2013 12:20 PM

Kingdom’s chambers of commerce chief agrees in principal to two-day weekend

Kuwait to scrap 'thousands' more expat driving licences
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Kuwait to scrap 'thousands' more expat driving licences

Sunday, 16 June 2013 10:00 AM

Gulf state has already deported thousands of expatriate motorists for traffic violations

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US to keep F-16s in Jordan, eyes Syria no-fly zone
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US to keep F-16s in Jordan, eyes Syria no-fly zone

Sunday, 16 June 2013 9:53 AM

United States says it will keep fighters and Patriot missiles in Jordan at Amman's request

Lord Coe urges Dubai to mull Olympics bid
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Lord Coe urges Dubai to mull Olympics bid

Sunday, 16 June 2013 9:30 AM

Sebastian Coe says if the city wins Expo 2020 it would be a good showcase for the emirate


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    Saudi Arabia to rehire Indian maids on lower wages

    It's typical and pretty sad that people here only blame the Saudis. What these people seem to forget is that Indian institutions and contractors are the... more

    Monday, 17 June 2013 9:06 AM - narendramodi
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    Female UAE expats face new visa curbs

    @anguilla: Kalba town is part of the Sharjah Emirate.
    along with khor fakkan and dibba al hisn.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_%28emirate... more

    Friday, 14 June 2013 6:23 PM - omar faris
  • 14
    Saudi's Grand Mufti vents against horse statues

    I am wondering why this article is being published here? it is really useless. anyway, I in certain ways agree with the Mufti. god bless Saudi Arabia more

    Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:27 AM - Faisal
  • 56
    Are there too many Brits in the UAE?

    @ Henry, enough of whining, the host country does not need you, it is your employer that needs your services and you know well enough that you can be made... more

    Saturday, 1 June 2013 11:32 AM - Zain
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    Rights group urges UAE not to deport strikers

    Organizations like HRW, Green peace, ILO, UNHCR are so self serving that it is amazing they still exist! they spend 60/70 percent of their budgets (meant... more

    Thursday, 30 May 2013 7:53 PM - Navin
  • 28
    Saudi Arabia to rehire Indian maids on lower wages

    It's typical and pretty sad that people here only blame the Saudis. What these people seem to forget is that Indian institutions and contractors are the... more

    Monday, 17 June 2013 9:06 AM - narendramodi