6:31pm

Militants attack Algeria gas facility

At least three killed, seven injured and nine taken hostage

Analysis

Tirad Mahmoud
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank chief wants Islamic finance to be more accessible.
– Camilla Hall
A handout picture released by Egyptian Presidency shows the new governor of Egypt's central bank Hisham Ramez ©AFP Roula Khalaf 5:42pm

Worst behind us, says Egypt’s bank chief

Hisham Ramez says rise in demand for Egyptian pound encouraging

9:25am

Obama’s alleged remarks anger Israelis

Newspapers focus on reported comments over West Bank settlements

11:47pm

Blasts kill at least 80 at Syrian university

Both sides blame each other for deaths at Aleppo campus

From IRAQ 5:44pm

Many killed as suicide bomber targets Kurds

Wave of attacks across Iraq leaves at least 33 dead

IRAN 4:38pm

Ahmadi-Nejad calls for economic reforms

Iran’s president says existing measures will not work long term

Emirati man pass by 10mw photovoltaic plant at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, ©AP GULF 3:56pm

Renewables ease water-stress problems

Projects to replace oil and gas in meeting energy demand

IMF Chief, French Christine Lagarde addresses the members of Ivorian National Assembly, on January 7, 2013 in Abidjan. Lagarde is on a two-day visit in Ivory Coast. ©Getty From GLOBAL ECONOMY 1:47pm

Arab nations cannot delay economic reform

It is time to lay groundwork for growth, writes Christine Lagarde

Sri Lankan women shout slogans during a protest in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, condemning the execution of Sri Lankan domestic worker Rizana Nafeek in Saudi Arabia. ©AP GULF 10:04am

Slow pace of Saudi law reforms under fire

Lack of progress harming business and human rights

Damaged buildings covered with snow are seen at Jouret al Shayah area in Homs, Syria on January 10, 2013 ©Reuters From US & CANADA 4:46am

White House questions Syrian weapons claim

US media report raises fears that Assad forces used poison gas

Jan 15, 2013

Kuwaiti opposition loses momentum

Support dwindles as violence mars anti-government rallies

Global Insight Jan 15, 2013

Egypt wrestles with economic decline

Mohamed Morsi struggles to address pressure on pound

From MARKETS Jan 15, 2013

Seasonal oil demand behind Saudi output cut

Riyadh’s move reflects changes in consumption patterns

Jan 15, 2013

Egypt train crash kills 19

100 injured after two carriages derail in Cairo

Jan 14, 2013

Syria tightens control on Lebanon border

Vital supply routes are being blocked, say rebels

Gideon Rachman from COMMENT Jan 14, 2013

Netanyahu: tactical genius, strategic idiot

The Israeli prime minister must answer the big questions about his country’s future

MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Jan 14, 2013

Divisions deepen in two-speed Mideast

Another year of feast and famine is on the regional horizon

Global Insight Jan 14, 2013

Kurds’ way to peace riddled with spoilers

Turks fear a pan-Kurdish drive for an independent homeland

Jan 14, 2013

Firebomb attack damages Tunisian shrine

MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE Jan 14, 2013

Bank secures sharia funding for Brazil

Islamic boutique lender sources millions of dollars for farm finance