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The progress of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Syria (ISIS) against the government forces has attracted international attention with regional countries fearing that the stability of the Middle East could further be threatened. Mixed reports are coming out Read more
Given the role that social media has played in making the Arab Spring a success in most of the countries in the Middle East and North Africa, Arab states in the Gulf have reinforced their mechanisms aimed at easily overcoming Read more
Saudi Arabia and Jordan have renewed their desire to further increase the economic cooperation between them. Their respective delegations will be meeting at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) to discuss means of reinforcing the economic cooperation and Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will join the United States in its fight against tax evasion after agreeing on terms. The signing of the agreement will mean that banks, investments houses and other financial institutions will provide the necessary information Read more
Despite their diverging interests in the Middle East, Iran and Turkey do find a common ground on which they can act to honor their mutual interest. President Rouhani accompanied by a high powered delegation, amongst which are also businessmen, is Read more
Israel has signed the agreement which will facilitate its access to the Horizon 2020 program; one of the largest scientific and industrial cooperation programs in the world with nearly €80 billion ($109 billion) available in funding and grants for research Read more
Qatar’s 2022 World Cup has become the center stage of the global sports arena after investigations by the world football governing body FIFA claim some abnormalities. Qatar is being accused of corrupting officials from several countries to vote in its Read more
Italy and the United Arab Emirates are working on reinforcing their bilateral ties during the visit of Milan’s mayor Giuliano Pisapia to the Emirates. Italy is planning on holding an exposition in Dubai as part of its national day celebrations. Read more
Oil prices could reach $15 per barrel higher on average by 2025 if investment in the Middle East is shortcoming. A report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that $40 trillion and $8 trillion should be invested Read more
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, and the chairman of the Saudi-Egyptian Business Council signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Jeddah on Sunday. The MoU is Read more