Social media helping education in Arab world

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 21:56

The continued growth of social media in the Arab region has facilitated innovations by people, created new horizons for government entities and new social trends by Arab societies.

`Russia not losing influence in Mideast`

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 09:17

"The idea that Russia is losing influence in the Arab world as a result of the Arab Spring is "wishful thinking," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.

US will not retreat from the Arab: Hillary Clinton

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10:47

Undeterred by the recent anti-US protests in the Arab world, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has ruled out its retreat from the Arab World.

New turmoil in Arab world: French PM`s name

Last Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 18:07

French Prime Minister Jean Marc Ayrault`s surname, when pronounced, sounds like the word "penis" in Arabic.

'Rich Arab nations keen to invest in India'

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 20:22

The rich oil-producing Arab nations are keen to make investments in India, since the returns would be higher than from the US or European Union, a government official said Wednesday.

Russia backs Assad, last friend in Arab world

Last Updated: Sunday, January 29, 2012, 19:19

The Kremlin has put itself in conflict with the West as it shields Assad`s regime from United Nations sanctions.

Syria: Assad urged to take asylum in Arab world

Last Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011, 16:24

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly been urged to avoid meeting a similar fate like Muammar Gaddafi by taking asylum elsewhere in the Arab world.

Eid on August 31 across Arab world

Last Updated: Monday, August 22, 2011, 08:58

Eid ul-Fitr, the day of festivities marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated on August 31.

Arab world`s ratings of Obama, US plummet: Poll

Last Updated: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 09:36

The killing by US Navy SEALs of Osama bin Laden did little to improve Arabs` views of the US.

Arab world`s drive for freedom in the balance: Amnesty

Last Updated: Friday, May 13, 2011, 10:49

Amnesty notes repressive governments are fighting to regain control.

India to share expertise in holding elections with Arab world

Last Updated: Sunday, May 1, 2011, 17:03

With Egypt gearing up for transition to democracy, the United Nation has invited India and a few other countries to Cairo to extend help and expertise in holding elections.