Dubai Airports tests new A380 concourseDubai Airports has conducted the first operational trial involving members of the public, to test the readiness of the newly built Concourse A – the world’s first purpose-built A380 facility at Dubai International&r More… |
Genetic test to predict autismAustralian scientists have developed a genetic test to predict autism spectrum disorder in children, which could provide a long-sought way for early detection and intervention, according to a study. More… |
Oman stress-tests banks for euro crisis impactOman has started implementing stress tests in its banking sector to limit the impact of the euro zone crisis and a feared global recession, a senior central bank official said on Sunday. "Some banks are already doing their stress scenarios More… |
Egypt to test gas flow to Israel, JordanEgypt will begin experimental pumping of gas to Israel and Jordan this week after supplies were halted for more than a month, a newspaper reported on Monday, citing Egyptian oil ministry officials. Egypt's oil minister said last Thursday t More… |
Egypt pound faces new test when Europe opensEgypt's banks opened for the first time in a week to lines of customers wanting access to their accounts on Sunday, but the Egyptian pound weakened only modestly after violent protests gave way to political talks. Currency traders said pre More… |
BlackBerry maker in crucial Saudi servers testSaudi Arabia and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) are testing three servers in the Kingdom in a bid to resolve a row over the Canadian firm's popular messaging service, a regulatory official told Reuters on Sunday. 'Three More… |
BlackBerry maker in crucial Saudi servers testSaudi Arabia and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) are testing three servers in the Kingdom in a bid to resolve a row over the Canadian firm's popular messaging service, a regulatory official told Reuters on Sunday. 'Three More… |
Loan growth key test for Gulf banks' revivalInvestors are looking for signs of renewed lending growth from upcoming Gulf Arab bank results, where provisions for bad and doubtful debt will continue to weigh on second quarter profits, according to experts. "NPLs will probably dominate More… |
UK immigrants face English testsImmigrants from outside the European Union who marry British citizens and move to the UK will need to take a compulsory English language test first, under plans fast-tracked by the government on Wednesday. The new rules More… |
Toyota to test all SUVs after Lexus sales haltToyota Motor said on Thursday it would conduct further safety tests on all its sport utility vehicles after it suspended sales of the Lexus GX 460 model following a report of a risk of rollover accidents. Toyota had taken the unusual step More… |








