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In possible signal to Iran, Israel sends subs through Suez Canal

Exclusive: Navy sends advanced Dolphin-class submarine through the waterway to participate in maneuvers off the Eilat coast in the Red Sea.

The Council of the Four Lands

Israel's government is an inheritor of Jewish self-government in the Diaspora.

Provocative Israel T's prompt social awareness

"It's showing the human face behind the headlines," spokesperson for the Sderot Media Center says.

'IDF will struggle to destroy tunnels'

US experts say Hamas tunnels now very deep; Gaza girl was killed by Palestinian mortar shell, army says.

Israel worries over intense 'legal war'

Officials: Cast Lead war crimes cases part of effort to ensure IDF won't use force against terror groups.

'Saudis block US push for normalization'

Settlement freeze won't guarantee Arab world will normalize Israel ties; Ayalon calls for reciprocity.

'Jewish Ahmadinejad' blogger arrested

Mehdi Khazali, who wrote Iran's leader has Jewish roots, reportedly summoned to a special court.

Obama 'not reconciled' to Iranian nukes

Ahead of Moscow visit, US president says he wants to cooperate with Russia to curtail nuclear weapons.

'Settlement obsession disproportionate'

Lieberman to Druse constituents: Should this top global agenda on day N. Korea fires 3 missiles?

Israel's favored IAEA candidate elected

ElBaradei steps down in Nov.; Japanese Yukiya Amano narrowly beats S. African Abdul Samad Minty.

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EADS wins national security program for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

After being under contract for the northern border security, which is now under execution, EADS Defence and Security has been awarded (as prime contractor) the border security program covering the full borders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Borouge awards $1.075bn contract for ethane cracker in Abu Dhabi to The Linde Group

Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has awarded a contract worth $1.075bn to The Linde Group, a world leading gases and engineering company, to build another 1.5 million tonnes per year (t/y) ethane cracker at its production site in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

DMI signs MoU with AUE to help students develop media-related skills

Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI), one of the pioneering media organizations and creative services group in the Middle East, today announced it has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with the American University in the Emirates (AUE) as part of its broader strategy to contribute to human resource development in the country.

flydubai finances Boeing 737s with GECAS

Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, flydubai talks to Phil Blizzard about the financing deal with General Electric's aircraft financing and leasing business, GECAS, to finance four Boeing 737-300 aircraft worth $320m, for delivery before year end.

DragonMart hosts Chinese WomenÂ’s Cultural event

Nakheel RetailÂ’s DragonMart, in partnership with the Chinese WomenÂ’s Business Association (CWBA), is hosting a special month of weekend festivities to celebrate Chinese WomenÂ’s Culture.

Xerox delivers ‘Big Budget’ features to businesses of all Sizes with new low-cost printers

Xerox Corporation is helping businesses of all sizes stretch their technology budgets by introducing two new, affordable multifunction printers (MFP) packed with advanced features.

Bahrain market gains slightly

The Bahrain All Share Index closed 0.09% higher at 1,590.57 points in a very lacklustre trading day. While only Salam Bank gained 6.19%, closing at BD0.120, bank NBB and Ahli United Bank remained flat at BD0.57 and BD0.52, respectively. Around 2.4m shares changed hands in Manama.

Qatar's Al Ahli Bank jumps 10%

Doha's Qatar Exchange closed 1.04% higher at 6,474.16 points ahead of the weekend. Trading remained extremely flat with just 7m shares changing hands. Shares of Al Ahli Bank gained 10%, closing at QR47.30. Most banks and insurers posted gains, while a handful industry shares lost value.

The Khalifa Foundation and Virgin Unite announce partnership

The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charitable Foundation has today agreed with Virgin Unite, the non profit foundation of the Virgin Group, to jointly work on education and health initiatives.

DP World announces organisational changes

In line with its succession planning, global marine terminal operator DP World today announced the appointment of Matt Leech to the position of Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the companyÂ’s Americas Region.

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Saddam interview tapes released

US investigators publish accounts of interviews with Saddam Hussein, giving a wealth of detail about the Iraqi leader.

Syria amends honour killing law

Syria's president scraps a law limiting sentences for men who kill their female relatives in the name of family honour.

Iran 'lifts block on SMS texting'

Reports from Iran say SMS text messaging services have been unblocked for the first time since disputed presidential elections.

US vice-president in Iraq visit

US Vice-President Joe Biden makes an unannounced visit to Iraq to visit US troops and meet the nation's leaders.

Amnesty details Gaza 'war crimes'

Amnesty International accuses both Israel and Hamas of war crimes in a detailed report on the January conflict in Gaza.

EADS wins giant Saudi border deal

Defence and aerospace group EADS wins a contract worth $2.27bn (£1.4bn) to help improve Saudi border security.

Air crash survivor back in France

The 12-year-old survivor of the Yemenia air crash returns to Paris as the search for debris goes on.

Rai star denies 'forced abortion'

Cheb Mami, star of Algeria's Rai music scene, goes on trial in France on charges of forcing a woman to have an abortion.

France reverses 'black box' claim

A French minister denies earlier official claims that a "black box" recorder from a plane crash in the Indian Ocean has been found.

On a mission

'Why we need powerful Islamic superheroes'