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After seven days of fire exchange between Hamas militants and Israel’s Defense Force, a ceasefire has finally been proposed by Egypt; although it is still unclear if it will be heeded by the parties. Cairo wants both sides to retain Read more
The war in Syria has proven to last longer than expected thereby prompting Russia to seek for another alternative to end the war. Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said they are thinking or inviting influential countries in the Middle Read more
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, and the chairman of the Saudi-Egyptian Business Council signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Jeddah on Sunday. The MoU is Read more
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have jointly given Egypt almost $10 billion since the removal of Morsi from power. They are now planning to double that amount to enable the newly elected President revive the once vibrant Read more
Reports from The National have claimed that the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is behind a television project that will soon be launched in Europe to counter the well-known Al-Jazeera news network. The decision is said Read more
Qatar’s busiest route connecting its major business centers to the international market is being threatened by closure. Most of all goods entering the country come through Abu Samra, the only border not bounded by water. Threats to block the route Read more
The Syrian conflict is forcing Lebanon to break unwanted records and increases pressure on Lebanese resources due to the ongoing war between government forces and rebels. Battles have forced the civilians to flee their homes. The United Nations Refugee agency Read more
Qatar’s Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Attiyah has spoken for the first time about Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates recalling their Ambassadors in Doha. He denied reports that Qatar is at loggerheads with Saudi Arabian and added that it Read more
The meeting of the foreign ministers of member states of the Arab League has passed without major incidents despite tensions rising few weeks prior to the meeting. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates recalled their ambassadors from Qatar Read more
Kuwait is leading diplomatic efforts to mend the broken ties between members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and hopes that the Arab Summit to be held next week, from the 25th to the 26th, will be a major opportunity Read more