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22 Nov, 2024

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President Macron Reiterates France’s Firm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty over its Sahara

King Mohammed VI, President Emmanuel Macron Sign Declaration on ‘Reinforced Exceptional Partnership’ between Morocco and France

Saudi Arabia Braces for Abolishing Mandatory Abaya Attire for Women

February 11, 2018 Jaber Ali

Amid a liberalization drive spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, a top Saudi cleric said that Saudi women should not have to wear the loose-fitting abaya robe to shroud their bodies in public. Speaking on his TV show, Sheikh Read more

Eleven Saudi Princes Arrested over Utility Bill Protests

January 7, 2018 Jaber Ali

Saudi authorities have arrested 11 princes after they staged a protest at a royal palace against the government’s decision to halt paying their water and electricity bills. Stopping the payments of utility bills of royals is part of the austerity Read more