The presidents of Syria and the United States wished Lebanon prosperity on the occasion of the countrys Independence Day marked on November 22.US President Barak Obama said his administration looked forward to building a partnership with Lebanon and working hand

Another conflicting issue between the opposition and the majority emerged over the course of the week; however, this time over arguments between police and the Internal Security Forces (ISF), which invoked the disapproval of Interior Minister Ziyad Baroud.On Friday, Interior

A body believed to be that of journalist Alec Collett, killed at the height of Lebanons 1975-90 Civil War was transferred to London on Thursday to conduct DNA tests.British experts working in eastern Lebanon have recovered a body believed to

Officials from a dozen donor organizations toured the war-battered Nahr al-Bared Palestinian refugee camp near Tripoli on Friday, with construction of new buildings slated to start in the coming days.Formation of a Cabinet and the resolution of a legal challenge

New firm to announce new projects after merger - Alabbar.

All share index TASI falls 0.76% to 6,270.75 point; SABIC slips 0.92%.

PE firm's CEO says 2010 to be a significant investing year for private equity.

Bank's branch signage, ATMs, marketing, sales & communication materials see change.

F1 traffic drive 18% rise in aircraft movement at Abu Dhabi and Al Bateen airports.

Nearly 3 million passengers use metro since Sept 9 launch - RTA.

LNG exporter to enter contract for integrated railway project with German logistics giant.

Zurich-based Public opinion Research Foundation awards top prize to UAE for MENA region.

UAE Haj Mission official inspects residential buildings in Medina meant for UAE pilgrims.

40bn contract to build several nuclear power reactors is largest ever energy deal awarded in Mideast.

Omar Bin Sulaiman replaced from his post as governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Economy minister Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri says 'positive' on 2010 outlook.

In remarks before the start of an international defense summit in Halifax, Canada Friday, Gates acknowledged that the multinational presence in Afghanistan has provided "a significant influx" of dollars through development contracts.

Iranian officials say defense forces will practice aerial defense maneuvers against a simulated enemy next week to prepare for any attack against the country's nuclear facilities.

Parliament session aimed at resolving a deadlock on an electoral law required for general elections in January has ended without agreement.

Deal brokered by IAEA would have helped easew fears that Tehran was trying to build nuclear weapons