Egypt military orders demonstrators to evacuateEgypt's Republican Guard, which deployed around the presidential palace on Thursday, said demonstrators must evacuate the area by 3 pm. (1300 GMT), the presidency said in a statement. Opponents of President Mohamed Mursi and h More… |
Syrian rebels fire at, miss Assad's palaceSyrian rebels fired mortars at President Bashar al-Assad's palace in Damascus on Wednesday but missed, in an attack underlining the growing boldness of forces fighting to end his family's 42 years in power. Residents told More… |
Morocco's Islamist-led govt in shadow of palaceUnlike other Arab leaders challenged on the streets early last year, King Mohammed VI swiftly reformed Morocco's constitution, held an election and let an Islamist party lead the government. More… |
Crowds jam London for Queen's jubilee finaleBritain's Queen Elizabeth began the fourth and final day of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Tuesday with a solo appearance at a thanksgiving service in St.Paul's Cathedral ahead of a horse-drawn procession and a wave from Buckingham Palace More… |
Big tourism plans unveiled for Bahrain FortMassive plans, including new restaurants, shops and museums, are being planned to turn the area around Bahrain Fort into a major tourist destination. The Manama and Northern Municipal Councils have revealed a blueprint that includes seafoo More… |
Belgian architects win Saudi palace jobBelgium-based DMG Architectural Solutions has been designated to design the new city palace in Riyadh, a report said. Danny De Munter, a Belgian architect specialised in high-end interior design and restoration, and Wim Gyselinck have prev More… |
Gunman killed near Saudi prince's palaceSaudi security forces killed a gunman on Saturday morning after he fired at a checkpoint near the Interior Minister's palace in Jeddah, the state news agency said. Police said they were unable to confirm whether the incident was terror More… |
400-year-old palace found in BahrainArchaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 400-year-old palace close to Bahrain Fort, which are believed to be ancient steam rooms and the discovery has been described as "extremely unique". Experts believe the palace dates from the la More… |
Qatari prince strikes deal in Paris palace rowA row over a Qatari prince's plan to modernise one of the grandest mansions in Paris with a lift and an underground car park has ended after he agreed to rein in the project to address the concerns of conservationists. The French cultu More… |
The Palace opens in Downtown Burj DubaiThe Palace, The Old Town opened its doors today in The Old Town Island, Downtown Burj Dubai, the flagship development by Emaar Properties. The Palace is managed by Sofitel Luxury Hotels and forms an integral component of Emaar’s mega proj More… |








