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NZ to spend big on Dubai Expo
New Zealand will spend $53 million on pavilion at the 2020 Dubai Expo in a trade push.
Saudi Arabia plans future beyond oil
The kingdom prepares to sell Saudi Aramco and ease its economic reliance on oil.
9/11: The truth America's been waiting for
"We're going to find out what actually happened on 9/11."
'Terror threat' sees laptops banned
UK to ban electronic devices on UK-bound flights from Middle East.
Standing room only on flight from Pakistan
Pakistan national carrier investigated after seven people traveled standing up.
China's big win in Abu Dhabi
Chinese companies are big winners in the competition among foreign bidders for stakes in Abu Dhabi's largest oil concession.
Iran 'put on notice' after missile launch
A statement from the Trump administration called Iran's missile launch 'provocative', but did not outline any actions it intends to take.
'He changed - became more isolated'
A former New Zealand student who built a bomb used in an Isis suicide attack was allegedly inspired by a close friend's death.
Call to vet foreign students
A security expert is calling for more scrutiny of foreign students coming here to study following a former student in NZ being gunned down in Saudi Arabia after planning an attack.
Saudi woman faces lashes over Twitter pic
A woman in Saudi Arabia who posed for a photo in public without a hijab has been arrested and faces being lashed.
Mocked cleaner showered with gifts by strangers
Bangladeshi Nazer al-Islam Abdul Karim, 65, was showered with gifts after people took pity on him on social media.
Saudi Prince: Woman should be allowed to drive
An outspoken billionaire Saudi prince wants an 'urgent' end to his country's ban on women driving.
Seeking custody - and answers
The sister of the San Bernardino shooter has spent months trying to adopt her niece, but so far is only allowed to see her in six-hour regular visits.
Tourist 'gang-raped' in Dubai faces jail
A British tourist allegedly gang-raped in Dubai faces a prison sentence and needs $42,200 for legal fees after police accused her of having "extra-marital sex".
Editorial: Saudi sheep deal leaves bitter taste
Not many Kiwis may be satisfied by the Auditor General's report into the propriety of the Government's gift of a sheep-breeding establishment to a breeder in Saudi Arabia.
Audrey Young: Labour shifts goalposts
Despite the Auditor-General's findings, the Opposition continues to call for McCully's head..
Saudi farm 'not corrupt but shortcomings'
A report by the Auditor-General into the controversial deal that saw $11.5 million of taxpayer money spent on a Saudi farm has been released.
Snapchat spat: Marriage lasts 2 hours
A marriage in Saudi Arabia lasted just two hours - because the bride broke an agreement not to share pictures of the ceremony over Snapchat.
Clinton camp reeling over email leaks
It hasn't exactly been the best week for Donald Trump. But things aren't exactly smooth sailing for Hillary Clinton's camp either.
Princess flees after attack on workman
The daughter of King Salman of Saudi Arabia has fled Paris after allegedly instructing one of her bodyguards to murder a painter and decorator.
Free trade deal to be completed
A stalled free trade deal with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries will be completed, Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced.
Gulf states trade deal a step closer
A free trade deal between New Zealand and the GCC was concluded in 2009 but has not been signed or ratified.
Alan Duff: It is no religious cover-up
COMMENT: Burkinis be damned is the one-sided debate raging here in France. Comeback king Nicolas Sarkozy has promised voters he'll ban the burkini.
Christina Estrada may have to sue daughter
Even from beyond the grave Dr Walid Juffali continues to defy a former wife. The Saudi tycoon succumbed to cancer on July 20, just
What we know about Saudi's role in 9/11
The Saudi government still says it had no connection to the hijackers. Newly released classified information proves otherwise.
Major detained after claims officials running drug ring
A Saudi major who claims has been detained after alleging that officials were running drug-smuggling operations under cover of the Muslim pilgrimage.
Suspected ISIS suicide bombers target Saudi Arabia
Suicide bombers suspected of links to Isis struck for the fourth time in less than a week when they targeted three locations in Saudi Arabia.
Uber Saudi deal hasn't gone down well with women
Saudi's big $3.5b investment in Uber isn't popular with many women.
'Mating lizards' halt take-off
A pair of lizards mating on a runway caused a pilot to abort take-off earlier this week.