Why didn’t Khamenei condemn bombings in Saudi Arabia?
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been quick at denouncing terrorist attacks targeting Paris, the Boston Marathon, or 9/11. Nevertheless, Khamenei – who, as…
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How Uber Is Changing Life For Women In Saudi Arabia
Women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to drive, leaving them reliant on male relatives or paid services to get to stores, school, and (increasingly)…
Erdogan calls to greet counterparts for Eid al-Fitr
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended Eid al-Fitr holiday wishes to several of his counterparts worldwide as well as the leader of the Palestinian…
ISIS Attacks Should Be Wake-Up Call for Middle Eastern Leaders
Regional states have largely avoided making hard choices on Syria. This weekend saw a series of ISIS attacks across the Muslim world, punctuating the end…
Putin and Obama speak on phone, say ready to increase Syria coordination – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama agreed during a telephone call Wednesday to “intensify” military coordination between their two countries in Syria,…
Assad makes rare public appearance for Eid al-Fitr
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined Eid al-Fitr prayers at a mosque in third city Homs on Wednesday in a rare public appearance outside the capital…
Dubai boasts the highest restaurant in the world at 1,450 feet inside the Burj Khalifa – photos
I dare you to find a more elevated dining experience. At.mosphere — the highest restaurant in the world — towers over the city of Dubai…
Qatar stocks fall with global peers, Bahrain up
Qatari stocks edged lower on Tuesday following global peers. However, Bahrain stocks were up nearly 1 per cent, extending gains for another session. Qatar exchange…
UAE gets ready to celebrate Eid Al Fitr
A wave of joy is sweeping across the UAE as the Eid Al Fitr festival celebrating the completion of Ramadan arrives. Families and friends will…
Attacks show radicals retain foothold in Saudi Arabia
A wave of suicide attacks Monday in Saudi Arabia, especially one near the burial site of the prophet Mohammed, shows that radicals are increasingly challenging…