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Amnesty International said that Saudi Arabia’s plans of a “fundamental transformation” of the country requires addressing the serious and systematic human rights violations in the country. The international rights watchdog enumerated in a statement on its website a plethora of Read more
At least 15 people were killed in Yemen’s interim capital, Aden, as fighting intensifies between forces loyal to the internationally recognized government and the UAE-backed southern separatists. Aden’s streets were empty except for tanks and armored vehicles as deadly clashes Read more
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani Sunday sent UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan a cable of condolences following the death of his mother, marking the first public direct official communication between the two rivals since Read more
The Omani Ministry of Manpower has issued a six-month decree banning the sultanate’s private sector from hiring foreign expats in 10 sectors in a bid to promote locally trained skills. The temporary ban targets information systems, sales, marketing, administration, human Read more
Heavy clashes took place between southern separatists and forces loyal to the internationally recognized Yemeni government in their temporary capital of Aden, as southern protesters vow to overthrow Saudi-backed President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi. Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the leader of the Read more
Saudi Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal has been freed by Saudi Authorities after a financial settlement was approved by the state prosecutor, an official said. Prince Al Waleed was held in November along with other princes, officials and businessmen by Read more
Kuwait has slammed a Saudi top official’s tilt at the Kuwaiti sports minister over his recent visit to Qatar, a country facing a regional isolation from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt. Kuwaiti deputy foreign minister Khaled Read more
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad carrier is planning to suppress 10 per cent of pilot job positions on its 122 planes as part of the company’s restructuring scheme following close to $1.9 billion loss in 2016. The information received by regional business Read more
Emiratis authorities have told their army to avoid confrontation with isolated Qatar following aggression accusations traded by the two countries over the past few weeks, as the Gulf crisis enters its seventh month. “We got orders not to escalate and Read more
The Spanish football league La Liga announced enrolment of several Saudi top players in a move to sharpen the Saudi national team for the FIFA World Cup taking place in Russia this year. Six clubs in La Liga have announced Read more