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The negotiations between Iran and the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany could take another turn during their next rendezvous because of Tehran’s intention to develop ballistic missiles. The claims were stated in a UN confidential report 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
The powerful Saudi intelligence chief Prince Bandar Bin Sultan has stepped down and was replaced temporarily by his deputy General Youssef al-Idrissi. Mr. Bandar served as ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States. He was appointed intelligence chief in Read more
The German Siemens Energy has won $590 million contract to deliver six gas turbines, three steam turbines and nine generators for a Saudi power plant being built by the Korean company Samsung C&T. Construction work of the “Rabigh 2 IPP” 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 group Marks & Spencer, one of the world biggest clothing retailers, is planning to reinforce its presence in Saudi Arabia wherein it mulls opening 10 stores over the next two years, besides the two outlets already operating in the Read more
The UAE has been named the top Middle East country for enabling trade but barriers to trade are still holding back the global economic recovery, the World Economic Forum has said. The UAE was ranked 16th globally out of 138 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