The UAE is leading the Arab world in biotechnology as researchers in the country look for ways to make the energy sector more sustainable, including the development of biofuels. Read Article UAE leads region in biotechnology
Masdar Institute's fabrication facility has now entered into the operational phase after researchers at the institute managed to "etch" a silicon wafer for the first time. Read Article Masdar etches its way forward
The United States and the Afghan government announce they will hold talks with the Taliban in Doha this week aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan. US to hold peace talks with Taliban
More than 200,000 people marched across the country to vent their anger at the government's lavish spending in demonstrations which were initially triggered by a rise in bus fares. Brazil hit by largest protests in 20 years
