Author Archives: GCC

Bahraini govt workers get 15pc wage hike

AFP: The Bahraini government yesterday approved a 15 per cent hike in the wages of [...]

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Tough steps against firms hiring illegals in UAE

Khaleej Times: Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Abdullah Al Ka'abi yesterday approved a new [...]

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Saudi Arabia signs $ 8.9 bn deal with Britain for Eurofighters

AFP: Saudi Arabia announced it has signed a 4.43 billion pound (8.86 billion dollar) deal [...]

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Al-Attiyah hails Bahrain’s joining of international atomic agency

KUNA: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Abdul-rahman Al-Attiyah hailed Bahrain for joining the International Atomic [...]

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UAE cabinet sets up council to enhance competitiveness

Emirates News Agency: The UAE Cabinet held its regular meeting evening under the chairmanship of [...]

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Saudi women should be allowed to drive: activists

Khaleej Times: A group called the Society of Demanders of Women’s Right to Drive Cars [...]

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