The lessons of Budrus: Seven years later
By Alon Ben-Meir I recently spoke at the NY United Nations Association following a screening of the documentary “Budrus,” named after a Palestinian village in the West Bank (WB). Although I…
New book breaks down Muslim ‘monolith’
SHAWNEE MISSION, Kansas: To many non-Muslims, it might come as a surprise to learn that Islam is not a monolithic religion. Practices and observances can and do vary from region…
The UN is at risk of over-reaching on ‘lifestyle’ disease in Africa
After years of prioritizing diseases such as HIV and malaria, the UN has finally realized that “non-communicable diseases” such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease are now the biggest health…
Gas station owners deny responsibility for supply shortage
CAIRO: A group of 30 Cairo gas station owners demonstrated Sunday in front of Misr Petroleum, demanding proper allocation of gas and oil resources, fair commission and a change of…
Oil revival lifts Abu Dhabi 2010 nominal GDP 16 pct
ABU DHABI/DUBAI: Abu Dhabi's nominal economic output rose 15.9 percent in 2010, after shrinking nearly a quarter in the previous year, helped by recovery in its key hydrocarbon sector, the…
BP trying to raise Iraq oil output, not in contract talks: CEO
ABU DHABI: British oil major BP remains committed to reaching its oil production targets at Iraq's huge Rumaila field and is not renegotiating contract terms, the company's chief executive Bob…
Top global banks cut MENA research roles: sources
DUBAI: Leading global investment banks, including Credit Suisse AG , are cutting research staff in the Middle East to save costs amid tough global conditions and a dearth of work…
Ezz Steel says ruling may hit investments
CAIRO: Ezz Steel, whose shares have been battered since a court jailed its former chairman and ordered two of the Egyptian firm's licenses be withdrawn, said on Sunday the decision…
Iranian leader warns Arabs not to trust US, NATO
TEHRAN: Iran's top leader warned Arab nations swept up in uprisings against autocratic regimes not to allow the US or NATO to influence the types of post-revolution political systems…
Egypt Mubarak-era minister jailed for corruption
CAIRO: An Egyptian court has sentenced a Hosni Mubarak-era Cabinet minister to three years in prison after convicting him of corruption. The verdict against businessman and former Tourism Minister Zoheir…