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Iran terms Mumbai blasts mindless, cowardly
Jul 15, 2011
Iran Friday strongly condemned the bomb blasts that struck Mumbai Wednesday evening, and termed them "indiscriminate, mindless and cowardly".... Read More
UAE condemns Mumbai blasts
Jul 14, 2011
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has vehemently condemned the bomb blasts that rocked Mumbai Wednesday killing 17 people and wounding 131 others.... Read More
UAE to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day
Jul 12, 2011
The South African embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) opened celebrations Tuesday to mark the Nelson Mandela International Day... Read More
Saudi Arabia honours Indian envoy
Jul 12, 2011
Saudi Arabia has conferred the King Abdulaziz Medal of First Class on Indian Ambassador to Riyadh Talmiz Ahmad for his contribution to the promotion of bilateral relations. ... Read More
Abu Dhabi announces medical distinction award
Jul 11, 2011
Abu Dhabi has announced an award to recognise and honour health professionals in the Gulf region for their outstanding achievement in the field.... Read More
US asks Yemeni president to hand over power
Jul 11, 2011
The US has called upon Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh to "fulfill expeditiously" his pledge of signing a deal for peaceful transition in his country. ... Read More
UAE issues rules for chicken, egg imports
Jul 10, 2011
The UAE Sunday issued guidelines for importing live chickens and eggs from Asia.... Read More
Jeddah's Alesayi Plaza gutted by fire
Jul 10, 2011
A fire gutted the six-story Alesayi Plaza in Jeddah on Saturday evening, eyewitnesses said. The cause of the fire was not immediately known, and Civil Defense officials could not be reached for an off... Read More
Abu Dhabi cuts expat jobs to trim costs
Jul 08, 2011
Wealthy Gulf Arab emirate Abu Dhabi has laid off large numbers of foreign workers as it looks to lower costs and promote jobs for citizens, several people familiar with the matter said.... Read More
Abu Dhabi readies for European road show
Jul 07, 2011
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) will next week spearhead a European road show spanning seven cities across six countries to promote the travel sector in the country, it was announced Thursday. ... Read More