Taliban suicide squad targets Afghan 'peace jirga'
KABUL: A Taliban suicide squad armed with rockets on Wednesday targeted a…
Climate change to hurt Egypt farming, tourism
CAIRO: Egypt's farming and tourism sectors could be hurt as climate change…
New UN nuclear sanctions could mean confrontation, says Iran
BRUSSELS: Fresh international sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program could lead…
Sudan's Kenana Sugar output to soar within a year
MARRAKESH: Sudan's Kenana Sugar Company expects its raw cane sugar capacity to…
Oil falls below $72 after weak macro data
LONDON: Oil prices slid below $72 a barrel on Wednesday and looked…
Malaysian debate highlights sharia pricing dilemma
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian sharia bankers on Wednesday dismissed as impractical a proposed…
UAE's Etisalat in India talks; Reliance Comm surges
ABU DHABI/MUMBAI: Abu Dhabi's Etisalat confirmed it is looking to buy a…
High default rates, regulations challenge Egypt's SMEs
CAIRO: Default rates on loans handed out to small and medium enterprises…
TE to keep Vodafone Egypt ownership structure
CAIRO: Telecom Egypt, Egypt's fixed-line monopoly, said on Tuesday it would not…
Dominican champion swims across the world to promote MDGs
CAIRO: When Dominican Republic and world ultra distance open water swimming champion,…