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Saudi Arabia has named its first ambassador to Iraq in more than two decades, a diplomatic move destined to mend a tumultuous and strained relationship since Saddam Hussein invaded neighboring Kuwait. “For the first time since 1990, the Saudis have Read more
The United Arab Emirates navy has received its fourth corvette made by the Abu Dhabi Ship Building under an ambitious program destined to boost the capacities of the UAE navy forces. Dubbed “Mezyad”, this multipurpose missile vessel, part of the Read more
As the Syrian authorities continue to defy the international community call to end bloodshed and killing of pro-democracy protesters, a hot debate is ragging in Washington over whether should the U.S. administration arm Syrian opposition or back off ?. Over Read more
Armed militias deployed in Libya “are largely out of control and the blanket impunity they enjoy only encourages further abuses and perpetuates instability and insecurity,” says Amnesty International. They commit widespread human rights abuses with impunity, threatening security and undermining Read more
The 2nd edition of the Africa Telecom Forum will be held 15-17 March in Marrakech (Morocco) to discuss the promising sources that will help mobile operators create more value and tap lucrative segments. The agenda features debates & presentations focusing Read more
Nine million foreign tourists are expected to visit this year the United Arab Emirates, says Business Monitor International (BMI) in its latest forecast report. In 2011, 8.2 million tourists spent their holidays in the UAE, the second largest Arab economy. Read more
Bahraini security forces have clashed with thousands of young protesters who tried to flock and rally at the Pearl Roundabout, in the capital of Manama, to mark the one-year anniversary of pro-democracy demonstrations. TV footage showed protesters hustling away from Read more
French car maker Renault has opened in Morocco the largest car plant in North Africa. Built over 3 million square meter on the Mediterranean near Northern city of Tangiers, close to Europe, the plant employs about 2,000 local staff to Read more
19 young Americans are among the 43 pro-democracy activists who have been arrested lately by the Egyptian authorities and will be tried for setting up groups without licenses and receiving illegal foreign funding. These Americans are working for National Democratic Read more
An international scientific conference gathering experts from Europe and the Gulf region will be held next autumn in the United Arab Emirates. The conference will look into euro-Arab cooperation prospects and partnership projects in the field of biological and medical Read more