Posts Tagged ‘ Monday ’

Three held for distributing porn CDs

May 23, 2012
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The Sharjah Police arrested a three-member gang on Monday for making and distributing counterfeit copies of pornographic films in a workers' … (read more here…)

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No sign of breakthrough in U.N. nuclear chief's Tehran talks

May 22, 2012
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VIENNA/DUBAI (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief held talks in Tehran on Monday ahead of a meeting between major powers and Iranian officials this week, but there was no immediate sign of a breakthrough in the tense confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme. Yukiya Amano paid a rare visit to Tehran after voicing hope...

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U.N. nuclear chief holds talks in Tehran, hopes for deal

May 22, 2012
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VIENNA/DUBAI (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief held rare talks in Tehran on Monday after voicing hope for a deal to investigate suspected atomic bomb research – a gesture Iran might make to try to get international sanctions relaxed and deflect threats of war. International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukiya Amano began discussions...

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Abu Dhabi blue chips lead market rebound

May 21, 2012
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The ADX General Index ended Monday at 2,468.49, 0.21% higher compared to yesterday's close. Sorouh Real Estate (up 5.10%) and Aldar Properties (gaining 4.90%) were among the most liquid shares. … (read more here…)

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Abu Dhabi to host education summit

May 7, 2012
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Abu Dhabi will host an education summit Monday-Wednesday. (read more here…)

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Iran: US stealth fighter deployment to UAE harmful

April 30, 2012
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Iran's defense minister said Monday that the deployment of American military stealth fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates will damage regional security, the semiofficial ISNA news agency reported. (read the story…)

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Qatar to pump $250M into Barclays resources fund

April 30, 2012
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A government-backed Qatari firm laid out plans Monday to invest $250 million in a Barclays PLC natural resource investment business, deepening the Gulf nation's bet on raw materials. (read more…) – FINANCE

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Bahraini protester died of birdshot wounds: relative

April 24, 2012
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DUBAI (Reuters) – A Bahraini protester found dead on a rooftop after clashes with police during the Formula One Grand Prix at the weekend apparently was killed by birdshot rounds and his body bore several bruises, his brother said on Monday. Salah Abbas Habib, 36, was buried later on Monday in a funeral attended...

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UAE says Gulf island spat threatens global security

April 17, 2012
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The United Arab Emirates warned on Monday that a Gulf islands dispute with Iran threatens "international security." (read more here…)

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GCC Chambers Federation Holds 40th Meeting In Abu Dhabi On Monday

April 10, 2012
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(MENAFN – Saudi Press Agency) – Abu Dhabi will host on Monday the 40th meeting of the Federation of GCC Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The meeting will be chaired by Khalil Al Khonji, … (read on here…)

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