Sunderland sign Egypt’s Al-Muhammadi
SUNDERLAND: Sunderland have signed Egypt international Ahmed Al-Muhammadi on a season-long loan from ENPPI, the English Premier League club announced Friday. The north-east side have an option to make the…
Shuaa to name Shihabi as broking unit CEO, say sources
DUBAI: A former head of research at Dubai-based investment bank Shuaa Capital is likely to be named as the new chief executive of its brokerage division, sources familiar with the…
Court postpones April 6 Movement’s lawsuit for the right to demonstrate
CAIRO: The Administrative Court postponed until Nov. 16 the examination of a lawsuit filed by the April 6 Youth Movement, demanding the right to demonstrate. The lawsuit condemns the Ministry…
Iran sees OPEC crudes up to $80 by yr-end -reports
TEHRAN: Surplus OPEC capacity is keeping the price of crude down, but oil prices are likely to rise to $80 by the end of the year, Iran's OPEC governor Mohammad…
Oman oil reserves fell 3 pct in 2009
MUSCAT: Oman's oil reserves slipped just over 3 percent in 2009 as the country failed to find as much oil as it produced, according to official data in the country's…
Court ruling leaves Al-Ghad Party with no leader
CAIRO: The Supreme Administrative Court accepted on Sunday an appeal by the political parties committee and Al-Ghad Party's president Moussa Mostafa Moussa on a previous ruling that obliged them…
Higher education revamp in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI: Higher education in Abu Dhabi, which is seen as integral to the success of the emirate's future economy, was given a boost recently when the Abu Dhabi Education Council…
Making moves in Algeria
ALGIERS: Algeria is looking to step up its campaign to strengthen the country's transport infrastructure, unveiling a multibillion-euro program of investments aimed at broadening the base of the economy and…
Court refuses appeal of policeman in beating case
CAIRO: The Cassation Court refused on Sunday an appeal by a police officer against a five-year prison sentence handed down against him. Police colonel Akram Suleiman was convicted of misuse…
Germany beats Argentina to reach WCup semifinals
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Germany's goals flowed freely once again at the World Cup, this time battering Argentina 4-0 on Saturday to propel the three-time champions into the semifinals and…