Winter Olympics begins
SOCHI, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Sochi Winter Games officially open yesterday at a high-octane opening ceremony before 40,000 spectators at the gleaming new Fisht Stadium. Putin and leaders from China, Japan and about 40 other countries clapped as athletes emerged from... read more »
Hyundai registers record sales in Middle East
MANAMA: Hyundai Motor Company has announced record sales across the Middle East region last year, for the second year in succession. The world’s fourth largest automotive manufacturer said it registered a 7.5 per cent increase compared to 2012, with total sales of 328,856 units. Saudi Arabia... read more »
Blast Kills 8 After Pakistan Postpones Taliban Talks
Pakistani police say a suicide bomber in the northwestern city of Peshawar has killed eight people and wounded at least 30 more. Police said the blast occurred near a hotel frequented by members of the Shi’ite Muslim minority. Police officer, Najeeb Rehman, said the attack took place as... read more »
Ford Middle East Reports 12% Rise In 2013
Ford Middle East recorded a year-on-year sales rise of 12 per cent in 2013, selling over 85,000 vehicles. The American car manufacturer, which also owns the Lincoln brand, reported strong growth in the UAE with an increase of 33 per cent in Abu Dhabi and 12 per cent in Dubai. The Middle East’s... read more »
