Syria activists heap criticism on Arab monitors
DAMASCUS: Activists piled pressure Monday on Arab monitors to do more to…
Budget cuts to target subsidies to energy intensive industries, says minister
CAIRO: Despite austerity measures, the cuts in the 2012-2013 budget won’t compromise…
After many ups and downs, stocks end flat for 2011
NEW YORK: The US stock market ended a tumultuous year right where…
Libya says no review of ENI oil, gas deals
TRIPOLI: Libya on Sunday clarified that the review of contracts of Italian…
Treasurys end year as one of best 2011 investments
NEW YORK: Investors clamored for Treasurys in 2011, giving the market its…
Gold limps to 2012 with last quarter loss
LONDON/SINGAPORE: Gold rose on Friday, rebounding from the previous day's six-month lows…
Oil mixed in pre-holiday deals after rollercoaster year
LONDON: World oil prices traded mixed in light holiday deals on Friday,…
Repeat of 2008-2009 unlikely for Abu Dhabi
Fitch Ratings says that the support extended this week to property developer…
Interview: Egypt expects tourism rebound in 2012, security key
CAIRO: Egypt expects tourism revenues to rebound by more than a third…
Qatar ups Lagardere stake, becomes top investor
PARIS: Qatar Holding, an investment vehicle of the Gulf state's government, has…