Palestinians do not believe Iran anymore
The Qatari Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS) on March 14 issued the 2016 results of the Arab Index, its annual survey of Arab public opinion. The…
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The reason why Turkey must say no to Erdogan?
While, in recent decades, the Middle East has been characterised by a surge in instability and authoritarianism, Turkey has been regarded as one of the…
Oman: Sheikh builds £127m Shepherd’s Bush replica – Photo
Al Raid Group, Oman’s premium international real estate developer is bringing Westfield style shopping to the Middle East with the launch of the £127m Al…
Saudi Arabia is building a city like Las Vegas – Photos
Saudi Arabia just unveiled its plan to build an entire city dedicated solely for entertainment in Riyadh. The 334 square kilometer city will be “50…
Top 10 lies about Syria
1. Chemical weapons are worse than other weapons. This is not the case. Death and dismemberment are horrific regardless of the weapon. No weapon is…
Challenge of reform and Muhamad bin Salman
In Saudi Arabia, the kingdom of conservatism, one man wants to change everything and move the country out of the oil economy, challenging the power…
Russians could have Syria sanctions
G7 foreign ministers will attempt to agree a common position on the Syrian conflict, before the US secretary of state flies to Russia to try…
Kurdistan Region: Yezidi mass graves discovered so far contain 1,646 people – Photo
Special teams that search for mass graves of Yezidi people massacred by the ISIS have so far found 31 mass graves, containing 1,646 people, including…
Oman: More than 500 arrested for violating Labour Law
More than 500 violators of the Labour Law were recorded last week, according to the Ministry of Manpower. During April 2 to the 8, the…
UAE: Man with 1.5kg heroin was held
The Ras Al Khaimah Customs officers have foiled a bid to smuggle 1.5kg of pure heroine, worth some Dh750,000 as per street market value, at the…