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In protest of an attack on the United Arab Emirates by Qatari Islamist preacher Yousif Al Qaradawi over “insolent and insulting” remarks he made in a mosque in Qatar, the Qatari ambassador to the UAE Faris Al Nuaimi was on Read more
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
A law establishing a new tourism body called the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) was on Sunday issued in Dubai by Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister 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
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
A report from the Gulf Daily News has warned that the failure to control the systematic and organized terror that Bahrain is facing could soon be regional terror. His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa urged Read more
The political relationship between Qatar and Egypt is on the heat again after criticisms from Doha were considered as inference in internal affairs by Cairo. Following the crackdown on Morsi supporters during the weekend, Qatar accused the Egyptian government of Read more
Tensions in Anbar have escalated leading to government airstrike in the area. The Iraqi government is often accused of being anti-Sunnite because Prime Minister Maliki is a Shia. Tensions began to escalate at the beginning of the week when 10people Read more