Libya to be declared free as Qaddafi controversy rages
BENGHAZI: Libya's new leaders will declare liberation Sunday in the wake of Moamer Qaddafi's death, paving the way for the formation of an interim government followed by the first free…
Saudi succession holds short, long term investor risk
LONDON/DUBAI: The likely promotion of conservative Prince Nayef as heir to the Saudi throne threatens investment sentiment only if he becomes king soon after and the focus will shift to…
Iran influence on the rise as US forces leave Iraq
BAGHDAD: As the US moves to withdraw its remaining 39,000 troops from Iraq, the influence of its nemesis Iran in the corridors of power in Baghdad and beyond is likely…
Tunisia can again be Arab Spring pioneer with elections: UN rights chief
The United Nations human rights chief Sunday called on Tunisia, the first country to free itself from entrenched regimes during the Arab Spring movement, to once again pioneer the path…
Islamic markets seen leading global trade volumes
DUBAI: Emerging and Islamic markets are expected to lead a growth in global trade volumes over the next 15 years as non-traditional markets in Asia and Latin America drive demand,…
Bell seeks to channel Tintin
Tintin always is flawless, courageous and heroic — right up to the point of being cartoonesque. That left British actor Jamie Bell, 25, with the challenge of turning the character…
Break-dancing and graffiti, Spanish and Egyptian
Thursday night, in the stark warehouse space of the Townhouse Gallery, a small crowd of young men and women stood around drinking soda and smoking cigarettes. Many wore track jackets…
Abu Dhabi slumps to new lows; Gulf bourses muted
DUBAI: Abu Dhabi's shares slumped to a fresh 30-month low, while trading was muted in most Gulf markets as investors waited for cues from European Union leaders' summit that kicked…
Water, technology experts brainstorm for solutions at Water Hackathon
CAIRO: Water and technology experts came together to brainstorm for ideas and create solutions to local water challenges in the first Water Hackathon held at the American University in Cairo…
‘Chicken with Plums’ wins best film at Abu Dhabi Film Fest, with nods to Egypt
French film “Chicken with Plums” was the big winner at the fifth edition of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, scooping the Best Narrative Film prize and a monetary award of…