FEATURES

• 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.

• Security 2013-06-12

  Iraqi security shuts down al-Qaeda chemical weapons plants

  

  The operation is an indication of the development of Iraqi intelligence services and security forces in thwarting such threats, officials say.

• Terrorism 2013-06-11

  Experts: use of chemical weapons carries serious implications for Syria

  

  In addition to inflicting catastrophic damage on the population, officials could become the target of local and international prosecution if they use chemical weapons, expe...

• Energy 2013-06-11

  Egypt seeks to resolve gas crisis via external agreements

  

  Exchange agreements with major gas exporting countries are helping Egypt meet its own need for gas and its export obligations.

• Arts & Entertainment 2013-06-11

  Tight race for remaining 'Arab Idol' contestants

  

  The departure of Salma Rashid and Barwas Hussein leaves four contestants jockeying for the title, 'The Most Beloved Singer in the Arab World'.