Turkish president says the move is also aimed at increasing the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza
mena3 hours ago
An official statement on the Energy and Mines Ministry website said the deadline for bids for 16 zones containing 45 blocs was 1000 (0900 GMT) on 3 December 2008 and the winners would be announced two hours later at 1200 (1100 GMT).
Companies may bid to become an operator and/or an investor, the statement said. The round, the first since April 2005, has been keenly awaited by multinational companies preparing to compete for permits to explore for oil and gas in Algeria, which is among the world's top owners of oil and gas reserves and a major gas exporter to Europe.
Turkish president says the move is also aimed at increasing the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza
mena3 hours ago
In another case at the same airport, officials apprehended five foreign nationals who tried to smuggle gold worth Rs.24.4 million
asia4 hours ago
More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in the past two weeks across the US
americas4 hours ago
Fireballs and Smash tied for the lead in the team event at the $25 million 54 hole tournament
sports4 hours ago
The hosts strengthened their chances of securing a slot in the semifinals with a 70-run victory in Abu Dhabi
sports5 hours ago
The group has a presence in five countries and eyes further geographic expansion, especially in India
markets5 hours ago
The severity of the situation gradually eased from Thursday evening, when it receded in the north and east of the country
weather6 hours ago
Cyclone Hidaya is predicted to cause torrential rain, strong winds and powerful and dangerous waves in the flood-ravaged country
africa6 hours ago