FEATURES

• Education 2013-06-19

  Yemen to use Skype in latest education initiative

  

  Yemeni students are slated to begin English language lessons via Skype in the upcoming school year, as part of a programme to improve the quality of education in the country.

• Economy 2013-06-18

  Yemeni central bank projects economic growth

  

  Growing political stability has contributed to positive economic indicators and also testifies to growth that is already happening, economists say.

• Arts & Entertainment 2013-06-18

  'Arab Idol' down to final 3 contestants

  

  The upcoming show will determine the winner of the popular musical programme.

• Environment 2013-06-17

  UN marks World Environment Day with campaign to eradicate hunger

  

  Goodwill Ambassador Ragheb Alama is addressing food waste in the Arab World through a TV public service announcement and awareness campaigns in schools and universities.

• Environment 2013-06-17

  Dubai takes steps to reduce energy consumption

  

  Several new initiatives are under way as part of the emirate's efforts to reduce energy consumption by around 30% by 2030.

• Economy 2013-06-15

  Egyptian public sector workers see wages rise

  

  Public employees and workers in the public business sector saw their wages increase by almost 30% in 2012, a new report says.

• Arts & Entertainment 2013-06-15

  Lebanese mother seeks solace in art

  

  After the death of her daughter, artist Dalal Farah Baird decided to transform her suffering into something beautiful, creating vibrant paintings that celebrate life.

• Energy 2013-06-14

  Egypt, Saudi Arabia sign key energy agreement

  

  The two countries will exchange electricity and benefit from varying hours of peak demand.

• Terrorism 2013-06-13

  Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups in Syria squabble over leadership

  

  Relations between Jabhat al-Nusra and al-Qaeda in Iraq continue to deteriorate, prompting an intervention by al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.

• Security 2013-06-13

  Yemeni campaign looks to build trust between citizens, security forces

  

  Citizens -- who have a right to security and a duty to help enforce it -- have been active partners in law enforcement operations, officials tell Al-Shorfa.

• Economy 2013-06-13

  Qatar Charity supports projects in Yemen

  

  The non-governmental organisation signed three agreements with Yemen in May that will help boost the country's stability and security, analysts say.