UAE-ECONOMY: Iraq war will not have significant impact

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) A2 country ceiling is based on strong economic and financial fundamentals, according to Moody's in its annual report.

EUROPEAN UNION: Powerhouse capable of challenging US, says UAE paper

The historic signing of 10 new members to the European Union on Wednesday is seen by a local English daily as a mark of a transitional period that will occur over the next decade and more in that region.

IRAQ: Neighboring countries want swift transitional government

Countries bordering Iraq, as well as Egypt and Bahrain, meeting Friday in Saudi Arabia to discuss the future of Iraq confirmed the need for a quick withdrawal of allied forces in Iraq and allowing Iraqis to exercise their right to self-determination.

IRAQ: Former finance minister arrested in Baghdad

Former Iraqi Finance Minister Hikmat Ibrahim Al-Azzawi was taken into custody in Baghdad after he was captured by Iraqi police, the US military said on Saturday.

IRAQ: Prominent scientist hands himself over to US troops

US officials in Washington said that a senior Iraqi scientist has turned himself over to US troops, the American Arabic-language "Sawa" radio reported.

IRAQ: UAE shipping firms gear up for services

Several United Arab Emirates (UAE) shipping companies are working on launching feeder services to Iraq from Dubai in order to offer speedy shipment of commodities, according to sources in local shipping circles.

IRAQ: UAE Red Crescent delegation tours towns

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) Red Crescent Society (RCS') delegation today visited Al Amara city and toured its teaching hospital, Al Zahrawi hospital and the Iraqi Red Crescent branch in the city.

US-MIDDLE EAST: No such thing as permanent friends, only permanent interests

A major United Arab Emirates (UAE) newspaper commented today on the current issue of democracy in the Arab world.

IRAQ: UAE Red Crescent Society distributes aid to Basra children’s hospital

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) Red Crescent Society (RCS') delegation today visited the Basra Pediatric Hospital and distributed mineral water, foodstuff and drugs among patients.

MIDDLE EAST: US attack on Syria would end all collaboration in region

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) newspaper today commented on the US policy towards the Middle East countries.

MIDDLE EAST: Weapons of mass destruction threaten civilization

In a lecture delivered at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Zayed Centre for Coordination and Follow-up, Philosopher Dr. Murad Wahba, Chairman of the International Association for Ibn Rushd (Averrores) and Enlightenment, said that our world today is threatened by an arsenal of weapons of mass destruction, especially when they fall in the hands of fundamentalists irrespective of their religion.

IRAQ-CONFLICT: Powell warns against dealing in looted Iraqi antiquities

US Secretary of State Colin Powell has warned Americans, Iraqis and others not to retain or attempt to buy and sell objects and documents taken from Iraq's national museums.

UAE-UNESCO: Chair for Arab women journalists

Arab journalism went one step ahead in a bid to break gender inequality by establishing the UNESCO Chair in Communication Technology and Journalism for Women (UCCTJ) at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dubai Women's College (DWC) on Tuesday.

IRAQ-CONFLICT: UAE to set up field hospital

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) newspaper today commented on the statement made by UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in which he affirmed his country's solidarity with the brotherly people of Iraq in the face of its plight.

IRAQ: Iranian Businessmen Smell Money

Thirty-five-year-old businessman Amir Arjemandi is looking for 100,000 square metres of glass sheets. He figures he can sell at least that much in war-shattered Iraq.

MIDDLE EAST: Israeli tank fire kills two Palestinians

Abdul Hameed Youssuf Abul al Aish, 29, was killed on Tuesday when Israeli tanks fired at Tel Sultan, south Rafah.

MIDDLE EAST: Israeli tank fire kills two Palestinians

Abdul Hameed Youssuf Abul al Aish, 29, was killed on Tuesday when Israeli tanks fired at Tel Sultan, south Rafah.

IRAQ-CONFLICT: UNESCO to send experts to assess damage to antiquities

UNESCO will send a team of experts to Iraq to assess the damage that looting has dealt the country's vast holdings of priceless antiquities, the organization said Tuesday.

ISRAEL-PALESTINE: Hamas launches attack on Karni crossing point

Palestinian Hamas Islamic resistance movement on Tuesday staged a daring attack on the Karni commercial crossing point (Al-Nintar) east Gaza Strip.

IRAQ-CONFLICT: Hundreds of Iraqis protest against US presence

Huge crowds of demonstrators staged mass protests throughout Iraqi cities on Tuesday and called for unity of Iraq, denounced US occupation and demanded that Iraq not be divided into Shiite and Sunni parts.

IRAQ-CONFLICT: US forces open fire at demonstrators in Mosul

Ten Iraqis were killed on Tuesday and close to 100 were wounded when US forces opened fire at demonstrators in the center of Mosul, northern Iraq.