Iran gives Shell, Repsol a week to decide on Pars
TEHRAN: Iran has given Royal Dutch Shell and Repsol one week to decide on their involvement in the South Pars gas field, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Monday.…
Turkey says Iran can export gas to Switzerland
ANKARA: Iran may export gas to Switzerland via Turkey in exchange for a transit fee to Ankara if it does so, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz told Reuters on Monday.…
UAE economy to grow by 2.5 pct in 2010, says minister
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates on Monday cut its growth forecast for this year, with Economy Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al-Mansouri saying the economy would expand by…
Zidan fears for future after injury
CAIRO: A cruciate ligament complaint is naturally annoying but Borussia Dortmund's Mohamed Zidan looked very worried, apparently more than expected, when he was asked about the serious injury he sustained…
After decades of underinvestment, Islam's holiest city is finally getting an airport
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's legislature has approved plans to build an international airport outside Islam's holiest city in an effort to cater to more than two million pilgrims who visit the…
Indian megastar Bachchan reveals serious liver condition
Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday sought to reassure fans about his health after revealing he was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver and needed regular medical check-ups. Bachchan,…
Oil slips on strong dollar, profit-taking
LONDON: Oil dipped on Monday, coming off 19-month highs as commodity prices were hit by a strengthening dollar and profit-taking, analysts said. London's Brent North Sea crude for June dipped…
Red Bull X-fighters come to Egypt
CAIRO: After a successful exhibition tour last year attended by 12,000 fans, Red Bull X-fighters is returning to Egypt on May 14 with a fully fledged competition bringing 12 of…
Turkey, Syria to hold joint army drills
ANKARA: Turkish and Syrian soldiers will hold joint drills this week to enhance border security cooperation, the Turkish general staff said Monday. The announcement came as yet another sign of…