Category: Middle East
Abraaj Founder Naqvi Given More Time to Raise $20Mln Bail
Arif Naqvi was arrested in Britain last month and has been awaiting possible extradition to…
Rising U.S. Tensions With Iran Weigh on Gulf Stock Markets
REUTERS – Saudi Arabia’s stock market fell on Sunday, in line with most Gulf markets,…
US Making ‘Defensive Moves in Mideast Over Iran Fears’
USS Arlington, Patriot Missiles to Join Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in Middle East DESPARDES News…
Qatar to Receive 24 Apache Helicopters for $3 Billion
The proposed sale would double the number of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters the Gulf country…
Exodus of 30,000 Expats From Kuwait in First Week of May
Kuwait presently has 30/70 ratio of expats and local population; it aims 50/50 ratio in…
Saudi ‘Green Card’ to Boost Non-Oil Economy, Reduce Remittances
BE2C2 Report – Saudi businessmen and expatriates are excited over the Shoura Council’s decision Wednesday…
Abraaj Founder Kept in Custody in Absence of $20 Million Bail
Arif Naqvi was arrested in Britain last month and has been awaiting potential extradition to…
Dubai Developers Offer Incentives, Freebies to Attract Property Buyers
DESPARDES News Monitor – Dubai property developers are going the extra mile to dispose off…
Women Beggars Outnumber Men; Saudi Authorities Conduct Raids
SAEED HAIDER, ALBILAD Daily English Online – Come Ramadan and strategic locations in Dammam, Dhahran…
Dog Rescued From Saudi Street Finds a New Home in US
ALBILAD Daily English Online – Talk about traveling far to become someone’s best friend. FOX…
Sudan Military Council Wants Sharia Source of Legislation
DESPARDES News Monitor – Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) said on Tuesday it agreed on…
Wall Street is ‘Looking for Opportunities’ in Saudi Arabia
Some of the world’s leading financiers are returning to Saudi Arabia after the oil-rich kingdom…