Iraq’s Entangled Riots – Op-Ed
Anyone relying on Western TV stations like CNN or the BBC for their news could be forgiven for believing that the people of Iraq have risen up in a mass…
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Anyone relying on Western TV stations like CNN or the BBC for their news could be forgiven for believing that the people of Iraq have risen up in a mass…
The Rebel-held Idlib was hit by at least 200 air strikes, mainly targeting civilians, in the past three days. United States Special Representative for Syria Engagement and the Special Envoy…
On 29 January 2020, Egypt and Saudi Arabia discussed exchanging expertise to protect human rights values.
Investment in building cinemas in Saudi Arabia is expected to generate $1.33 billion in 2020, according to data published ahead of Cinema Build KSA 2020, which takes place in Riyadh…
On 28 January 2020, after much public criticism in Germany, organiser of the Dresden Semper Opera Ball, has formally apologised for awarding this year’s Order of St. George to the…
Israelis can officially travel to Saudi Arabia for the first time under certain conditions. According to the Israeli Ministry of Interior, Interior Minister Arie Deri has signed a permit for…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed four cases of the new deadly coronavirus. On 29 January 2020, the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Community Protection said it had diagnosed…
On 28 January 2020, Qatar’s ruler appointed a new prime minister, replacing veteran Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
On 28 January 2020, Turkey criticised US President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan, calling the agreement “stillborn’’. US President Donald Trump released a proposed map for a peace plan between…
On 27 January 2020, King Mohammed VI of Morocco ordered the repatriation of 100 Moroccan nationals, mostly students, from the Wuhan area of China, which is at the centre of…