DUBAI - The Dubai Customs Tuesday foiled a bid to smuggle narcotics by arresting a passenger carrying small capsules of drugs hidden in his stomach, WAM news agency reported Tuesday.

Death of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri sparks off protests in Iran

DUBAI - Iran has sent riots squads into the holy city of Qom to quell protests over the death of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri, the Islamic Republic’s most senior dissident cleric, the BBC reports.

Tiger Woods course in Dubai despite golfer’s tarnished image, city’s debt woes

Abu Dhabi wealth fund vows to fight for legal rights in spat over $7.5 billion Citi deal

Feds: Chicago suspect knew in advance about Mumbai attacks

Dubai’s government say it has received $10 billion from Abu Dhabi to cover debt

Dubai’s government say it gets $10 billion from Abu Dhabi to cover debt

Wrong maps landed British sailors in Iranian captivity

DUBAI - Wrong maps and a faulty propeller landed five British sailors in Iranian waters, it has emerged.

Dubai World debt woes could spell trouble for its high-profile US commercial properties

LOS ANGELES — Dubai World borrowed billions of dollars to acquire some of the most high-profile commercial developments in the United States in recent years, and it could be forced to sell them at a loss if the Persian Gulf conglomerate can’t restructure its debts.

Dubai finance official says Dubai World not guaranteed by emirate; creditors also at fault

Dubai share plummet nearly 6 percent as trading resumes after debt bombshell

No need to press panic button following Dubai debt spark, says Mukherjee

CHANDIGARH - Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here on Saturday that there is no need press panic button as the Dubai debt spark would have little impact on the Indian economy.

Kerala migrants will cope up with the Dubai financial crisis, say experts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - In the wake of crisis in the Dubai World conglomerate, Thomas Isaac, the State Finance Minister said that Kerela would be the worst hit if construction activities in Dubai are affected. Whereas the experts claim that the migrants of the state are able to cope up with the crisis.

MGM Mirage says Dubai World’s request to delay paying back debt will not affect CityCenter

Oil slides to near $74 a barrel in Asia as Dubai’s financial troubles roil global markets

Oil slides below $76 a barrel in Asia as Dubai’s financial troubles roil global markets

Afghanistan’s minister of mines allegedly accepts $20 million to steer mining project to China

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Planned Iranian news agency yields first story line: Will elite military force act as editors?

Iran media plans stir talk of elite force at helm

11th Dubai Air Show begins amid much fanfare

DUBAI - The 11th Dubai Air Show started Sunday in the presence of delegates from around the world amid mutual regional and international interests providing impetus to the show, a media report said here.

UN pact clears way for anti-corruption reviews; Activists say deal too weak

UN plans global anti-corruption reviews

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.N. official says an agreement has been reached for sweeping anti-corruption reviews on how countries account for their public assets.

Airbus’ biggest buyer for A380 says delivery delayed, but Emirates airline still may buy more

Emirates mulls more Airbus A380s despite delays

Iran’s reform protesters shift target beyond president to top leadership

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Record surge in UAE consumer confidence

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has registered a record surge in consumer confidence in the third quarter of 2009, WAM news agency reported Tuesday.

UAE hosts First Exporters Forum

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is hosting the First Exporters Forum here Nov 9, WAM news agency reported Sunday.

UAE police seize 1.5 mn pills

DUBAI - At least 1.5 million pills worth nearly $4 million were seized between January and October in a crackdown on illegal drug supply in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), WAM news agency reported.

Thailand’s fugitive ex-leader tries new tactic to return to power after 2006 coup

Thaksin on a mission to humiliate Thai government

It’s no tall tale: World’s highest skyscraper in Dubai won’t open until January next year

Dubai delays debut of tallest tower to early 2010

World Travel Market exposition to be held in London

DUBAI - More than 50,000 travel industry professionals from across the globe, including from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will take part in the 30th edition of World Travel Market exposition in London Nov 9-12, WAM news agency reported.

Former President Clinton talks about suicide bombers, links extremism with lack of opportunity

Petroleum projects worth nearly $200 bn underway in Gulf region

DUBAI - Development and exploration projects worth about $196 billion are being undertaken across the Gulf region in the oil and gas sector, WAM news agency reported wednesday quoting reports.

Smuggling bid foiled in Dubai