Saudi-led Coalition Launches Air Strikes Throughout Yemen – Residents

Most of the raids hit Houthi vehicles and gatherings on battlefields in six central and southern provinces.

Oil prices Rise On Middle East Tension

Warplanes struck targets in and around the Yemeni cities despite indications from Riyadh that its campaign would be wound down.

Mobile Operator Zain Iraq Applies For Baghdad Share Listing

Iraq’s three mobile networks were required to float a quarter of their shares by August 2011 as part of their 15-year licences awarded in 2007.

Oil Prices Hold Steady As Yemen Bombing Continues

Saudi-led coalition warplanes continued bombing Yemen on Wednesday despite an announcement by Riyadh a day earlier that it was ending its campaign of air strikes.

Qatar Faces High Risk Of Cyber Attacks During FIFA 2022 World Cup

Large scale events such as the upcoming football tournament are more vulnerable to cyber attacks, says expert.

Yemen Rivals Battle On Despite Declared End To Saudi Raids

Hours after Saudi Arabia’s announcement of a halt to airstrikes in Yemen, Houthi fighters captured an army brigade base in Taiz.

White House Says ‘Job Is Not Done’ In Yemen

A US government spokesperson acknowledged problems remain in the country.

Yemen’s Saleh Hails End To Saudi-led Strikes, Seeks New Dialogue

“We hope that everybody will return to dialogue to solve and treat all the issues,” Saleh said on social media.

Fatburger Plots Four More Restaurants In MENA

The restaurants are planned for Kuwait, Qatar, Tunisia and Iraq.

Iran Calls For Yemen Talks, Says Long-term Peace Possible

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said sustainable peace can prevail if military intervention is ceased and conditions are met for talks.

Fighters In Southern Yemen Say Will Continue Fight

The announcement came despite Saudi Arabia saying it would end air strikes.

Oil Prices Drop As Middle East Tensions Ease

Oil prices had gained nearly $10 a barrel this month on tensions in the Middle East and concerns over slowing output growth in the United States, before starting to drop back.

Saudi Ends Air Campaign In Yemen, Seeks Political Solution

Iran, which has supported its fellow Shi’ite Houthis, welcomed the ceasefire.

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Windows 10: Biometrics Over Passwords Will Boost Security – Official

The move to remove all usernames and passwords will greatly enhance security and privacy, says senior Microsoft official.

Egypt Court Sentences Mursi To 20 Years In Prison -State TV

It was the first ruling against Muslim Brotherhood leader Mursi since the army toppled him in 2013 after mass protests against his rule.

Egypt Sentences 22 Members Of Brotherhood To Death

All men who were sentenced were charged with carrying out an attack on a police station in the town of Kerdasa.

Aid Agency Oxfam Condemns Saudi Air Strike In Yemen

The agency said that the air strikes hit one of the buildings housing aid supplies in an area held by Houthi rebels.

Yemen’s Houthi Leader Accuses Saudi Arabia Of Seeking To Invade

Saudi Arabia’s goal is “the invasion of this country, its occupation and placing this country again under its feet and hegemony”, Abdel-Malek al-Houthi said.

Lloyd’s Of London Targets Islamic Insurance Market

Lloyd’s will target Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to gain a foothold in Islamic insurance market.

Obama To Meet With GCC Leaders In May

The summit will be an opportunity for Obama to discuss concerns about the deal reached with Iran and the military campaign in Yemen by the Gulf countries.

Boeing Sees F/A-18 Middle East Export Decision Soon

The company declined to name the country involved but it is widely reported to be Kuwait, which is considering renewing its fleet.

New Yemen VP Says He Hopes To Avert Saudi Invasion

President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi named Bahah, a former prime minister and diplomat, as his deputy this week in an attempt to widen support for his government.

BMW Courts Middle East Market For Its Hybrid Line-Up

The German carmaker thinks that there is a market for hybrid and electric cars in the Middle East, no matter the cost of fuel or the love for SUVs.

Jumbo Jets Airbus A380, Boeing 747 Face A Make Or Break Year

There were zero orders placed by commercial airlines for new Boeing 747s or Airbus A380s last year.

Emirates Launches Second Daily A380 To London Gatwick

Capacity rise on key London route coincides with arrival of its 60th A380 aircraft

ADNOC To Start Monthly Oil Product Deliveries To Egypt Next Week

The Egyptian government had said state-owned EGPC will buy 65 per cent of its oil product import needs from ADNOC in 2015.

Brent Crude Oil Hits 2015 High As US Output Slows

Brent crude touched a 2015 high of above $63 per barrel on Thursday.

Almost 75% Of GCC Women Say Not Treated Equally At Work- Survey

A new study reveals that majority of women in the GCC feel disadvantaged at work due to prevalent gender inequality.

Yemeni VP Hopes Arab Coalition Will Not Deploy Ground Forces

Bahah also called on the armed forces to support the “legitimate” government in exile.

Speculation Over Saudi-India Oil Deal As Talks Drag On

Saudi Aramco and India’s Reliance Industries have not yet concluded a term contract to import diesel and gasoline.