Main headlines | Al Bawaba

Main headlines latest

IKEA Bed

October 26th, 2025 - 09:42 GMT

Sally Shakkour

IKEA unveils super comfortable bed, but not for humans!

ALBAWABA - People were shocked by the newly released advanced bed by IKEA after the company said it is not made for human use. What is the deal? The Swedish company's UAE branch uncovered a new tiny bed a few days ago; however, it added that it is especially crafted for people's smartphones, leaving people confused, questioning, "Why would phones need a bed?" The tiny bed is part of the ...

Tunisia's new e-Visa system is planned for late 2017, or early 2018. (File photo)

May 10th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Tunisia e-Visa to Start in Late 2017: Tourism Minister

Last year, a jobless Saudi dentist filmed himself burning his dentistry certificate outside the Civil Service Ministry building in Hafr Al-Batin city because he could not find a job. (Twitter)

May 10th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Saudization Update: Saudi Arabia No Longer Recruiting Dentists From Abroad

Only 43 percent of Emiratis are resolutely looking at job opportunities in the public sector, which is a significant change from last year’s survey results that recorded an 80 percent preference of UAE nationals for government jobs. (AFP/ Karim Sahib)

May 10th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Surprise, Surprise: 60 Percent of Emiratis Prefer to Work in Private Sector

Lebanese Economy Minister Raed Khoury (third from left) called upon Lebanese expatriates to grab the opportunity of investing in Lebanon at a session held within the framework of the fourth annual “Lebanese Diaspora Energy Conference” at BIEL. (Twitter)

May 10th, 2017 - 09:30 GMT

Lebanon's Economy Minister Urges Lebanese Expats to Invest in Their Country

Qatar’s real economic growth is expected to rise to 2.6% this year and further to 3.6% in 2018, even as inflation is expected to harden by 2018 in view of the value added tax (VAT) roll-out. (Shutterstock)

May 10th, 2017 - 08:50 GMT

Qatar's Real GDP Growth to Reach 3.6% in 2018 Despite VAT: Report

The growth was led by an increase in construction, followed by wholesale and retail, and travel and tourism. (Pexels)

May 10th, 2017 - 08:12 GMT

Led by Construction, Dubai’s Private Sector Records Strongest Growth in 26 Months

Win for pro-EU Macron and talk of extending a production deal by OPEC may not be enough to stimulate oil markets. (AFP)

May 9th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Macron Win, OPEC Cuts Not Enough to Stimulate Oil Markets: Analysts

The number of Chinese tourists who travel around the world will reach one billion people between 2017 and 2020, according to estimates by Berry Whale, a leading tourism marketing agency. (Pixabay)

May 9th, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

Egypt Launches Campaign to Attract 'One Million Chinese Tourists' By 2020

Tunisian demonstrators block the road with burning tires in the central city of Kasserine during protests, on 21 January, 2016, triggered by the death of an unemployed man. (AFP/ Mohamed Khalil)

May 9th, 2017 - 07:02 GMT

Tunisia Lost $17.8 Billion in Foreign Currency Between 2006-2016: Report

Apart from the clean energy, the mall is to adopt recycling systems and eco-operating systems to be the first environment-friendly mall in Oman. (Facebook)

May 9th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Oman's First Eco-Friendly Mall Set to Open in 2018

Speaking at a business forum in Berlin, Germany’s Chancellor said that preparing for the G20 summit was like ‘herding cats’ as officials attempt to reach a consensus among the group. (AFP/ E. Dunand)

May 9th, 2017 - 04:00 GMT

Germany's Angela Merkel Warns Against Protectionism Ahead of G20 Summit

Lebanese MP Samy Gemayel waves to the crowd as his father, former president Amine Gemayel, stands behind him during celebrations by supporters of his party in the mountain resort of Bikfaya on June 8, 2009. (AFP/Joseph Barrak)

May 9th, 2017 - 02:01 GMT

Lebanese MP Calls New Electricity Plan a 'Suspicious Deal'