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The Economist under fire for ‘racist’ depiction of Arabs

Claims of xenophobia and racism as a UK-based magazine provokes an identity that makes up around 500 million of the world’s population. Global outrage has been sparked across social media…

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News

US official calls on UAE to release ex-Khashoggi lawyer after positive Covid-19 test

The US-citizen detained by UAE security agents in plainclothes on 14 July while transiting to Istanbul to attend a family wedding. US Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has called on the UAE…

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Israeli channel ‘stands by’ journalist who snuck into Mecca despite outrage

Sparking an outrage on social media, an Israeli journalist visited the holy city of Mecca, in what appeared to be a covert visit. An Israeli reporter who reportedly snuck into…

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Biden-MbS meeting touches on oil, energy and security

During Biden’s visit, Riyadh and Baghdad signed a historic agreement on the sidelines of the summit to link the electricity networks of Saudi Arabia and the GCC states to the…

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Saudi Arabia’s deputy defence minister in Qatar as bilateral ties strengthen

Doha also participated in Riyadh’s World Defence Show 2022. Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, has met with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…

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Saudi-Qatar reconciliation, from a divisive canal to a railroad connection

The post-Al Ula Gulf is still characterized by mistrust and suspicion, but what role will joint infrastructure and investment projects play in redefining relationships between the neighbouring countries? On Thursday…

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Sheikh Tamim, MBS vow regional stability during Doha meeting

The Saudi crown prince’s visit to Qatar is the first since the 2017 GCC crisis. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Saudi Arabia’s de-facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman…

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De-facto Saudi ruler MBS in Qatar for first visit since 2017 GCC crisis

Saudi Arabia reportedly approached its Gulf allies including Qatar to request ammunition to repel attacks from Houthi rebels. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman [MBS] arrived in Qatar on Wednesday…

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Saudi crown prince sends message to Qatari amir as ties warm

Relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia have improved following the signing of the Al Ula declaration in January. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message…

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