No early warning for US on Syria airstrikesThe United States was not given any warning before air strikes in Syria against what Western and Israeli officials say were weapons headed for Hezbollah militants, said a US intelligence More… |
All segments of Dubai real estate post growthAll sectors of the Dubai real estate market are positioned in the recovery stage of their market cycle for the first time since mid-2008, according to a report. However, the positive performance More… |
Batelco warns users of fraud calls, textsBahrain-based Batelco has issued a warning to its mobile customers to be on the alert regarding a spate of fraudulent calls and text messages informing them that they have won prizes including significant amounts of money. “ More… |
Syria protests over Israel attack, warns of 'surprise'Syria protested to the United Nations on Thursday over an Israeli air strike on its territory and warned of a possible "surprise" response. The foreign ministry summoned the head of the U.N. force in the Israeli-occupied More… |
Iran not enemy, but must stop meddling: GCCDeclining bilateral ties with Iran could be salvaged if it ends its continuous interference in the Gulf countries, said Bahrain’s Foreign Minister yesterday at the closing of the 33rd GCC Summit. Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al K More… |
Kuwait will not tolerate lawlessness: EmirKuwait's ruler opened the country's new parliament on Sunday in the face of months of street protests and political unrest, warning critics he would not accept lawless behaviour and chaos on the streets. &n More… |
Syria denies plans to use chemical weaponsSyria said on Monday it would not use chemical weapons against its own people after the US warned it would take action against any such escalation. The statements came amid media reports, citing More… |
Opposition plans protests in Kuwait despite warningThe opposition in Kuwait will press ahead with a march on Sunday to protest against new voting rules despite the government warning it will not tolerate unsanctioned demonstrations, an activist said. The Opec member and US ally sa More… |
Iran warns UAE ties at risk over islandsIran warned the UAE on Tuesday it would consider cutting diplomatic ties if the federation pressed its claim to three disputed tiny Gulf islands which both countries say are theirs, Iranian media reported. More… |
Turkish army hits back after Syrian mortar strikeThe Turkish military returned fire after a mortar bomb shot from Syria landed in countryside in southern Turkey on Saturday, the state-run Anatolian news agency reported. It was the latest in a series of Turkish retaliatory attack More… |








