FEATURES

• Youth 2013-05-24

  Toy bombs pose threat to Pakistani children

  

  Mass awareness is the best defence against the Taliban terror tactic, officials and activists say, and efforts to teach people how to recognise such explosives are picking ...

• Economy 2013-05-24

  Yemen strengthens economic ties with Turkey

  

  The two countries have agreed to work together to open more doors for commercial trade and prevent smuggling.

• Politics 2013-05-23

  Syrian and Lebanese youth oppose Hizbullah role in Qusayr

  

  Lebanese and Syrian students and young professionals staged a protest in Beirut condemning Hizbullah's intervention in Syria, and say further demonstrations are planned.

• Education 2013-05-23

  Egypt cancels primary education certificate

  

  The decision, which comes as part of Ministry of Education reforms, has met with mixed reaction from parents and teachers.

• Health 2013-05-23

  Yemeni panel highlights importance of insurance

  

  Social insurance plays a key role in the economic and social advancement of the country, participants said.

• Education 2013-05-22

  Egypt helps Yemen fight terrorism through youth programmes

  

  Using poetry, art and education to combat extremism and strengthen Arab relations.

• Economy 2013-05-22

  Morsi signs Egypt's new income tax law

  

  The country's new tax schedule will to go into effect with the disbursement of June salaries, officials said.

• Arts & Entertainment 2013-05-22

  Lebanon's Beiteddine festival celebrates the Silk Road

  

  East and West will come together in the 28th festival's performances, sending a message of global acceptance and partnership.

• Politics 2013-05-21

  Hizbullah, Jabhat al-Nusra distorting Syrian uprising: analysts

  

  The groups are bringing sectarian tensions and foreign agendas to a conflict that began as an uprising for reforms and freedom, analysts tell Al-Shorfa.

• Health 2013-05-21

  Gulf states work to contain the Coronavirus

  

  Gulf states describe preventive measures they are taking to stem the spread of the new virus (NCoV) which has so far claimed 16 lives in Saudi Arabia.

• Arts & Entertainment 2013-05-21

  Saudi and Moroccan contestants leave 'Arab Idol'

  

  Yousra Saouf and Fares al-Madani leave the programme despite strong final performances.