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Despite a fall in oil prices the Gulf Arab economies anticipate a steady growth rate over the next two years as government spending remains high. Across the Gulf Arabic Coast, Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product is expected to increase from Read more
Tensions are beginning to rise as the Geneva Conference II fast approaches. Assad has stressed that “to surrender” is not part of the government’s plan while the rebels rule out negotiations with him. Russia and the US continue to support Read more
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has warned against the unprecedented serious threats endangering Al Quds (Jerusalem) and Al Aqsa Mosque pointing out that Israel is speeding up its plans to judaize the city, obliterate its cultural landmarks and alter its religious Read more
Saudi Gulf Airlines, a new carrier born of the deregulation of Saudi Arabia’s aviation market, has made its intentions clear; that it is out for business. The company has started to build its fleet after ordering 16 aircrafts from Bombardier Read more
The city of Marrakesh is hosting Thursday and Friday a meeting of the Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Committee, an offshoot of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, that will debate the Israeli moves attempting to judaize the holy city, alter its demographic data Read more
Iraq has called for international support after witnessing one of the bloodiest days, more than 75 people killed, for several months. The government’s campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) was also dealt a major setback as Read more
Qatar is continuing to issue bonds and sukuks to develop its capital market and deepen its domestic debt market in the run-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In its latest action, more than $6,6 billion in local currency will Read more
People living in the Gaza Strip rejoice over Qatar Charity’s (QC) decision to finance the rehabilitation and reconstruction of 200 housing units at an estimated cost of QR20,5 million. The two agreements were signed with the ministry of public works Read more
Few hours before the expected meeting of Iran’s deputy foreign minister Abbas Araqchi and EU’s deputy foreign policy chief Helga Schmid in Geneva, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made statements considered to raise the tension of the meeting. Khamenei is Iran’s Read more
King Abdullah II of Jordan received Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss about the latest proposals brought forward by US Secretary of State John Kerry. Jordan is interested in seeing a definitive peace deal between Israel and Palestine. The Read more