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Italy eases curbs on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
Middle East
July 7, 2021
Italy eases curbs on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
ROME (Reuters) – Italy has loosened restrictions on arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, government sources…
Saudi Arabia amends import rules from Gulf in challenge to UAE
Middle East
July 6, 2021
Saudi Arabia amends import rules from Gulf in challenge to UAE
DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has amended its rules on imports from other Gulf Cooperation Council countries to…
As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact
Middle East
June 20, 2021
As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact
DUBAI, June 19 (Reuters) – Gulf Arab states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve ties with Iran…
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
Middle East
June 10, 2021
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian destroyer and support vessel are now sailing in the Atlantic Ocean in…
Hundreds hold rare protest in Bahrain after prisoner’s death
Middle East
June 10, 2021
Hundreds hold rare protest in Bahrain after prisoner’s death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hundreds have held a rare protest in Bahrain over the death of a prisoner…
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Middle East
June 9, 2021
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, resigned to the revival of a nuclear pact with Iran they always opposed,…
Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait
Middle East
May 29, 2021
Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Where is Sheikh Jaber? Kuwait was abuzz with the question as citizens on social…
No longer silent, Gulf Arab citizens express anger at Israel
Features/Interviews
May 19, 2021
No longer silent, Gulf Arab citizens express anger at Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ongoing bloodshed in the Gaza Strip has unleashed a chorus of voices across…
Kuwait’s #MeToo moment: Women denounce harassment, violence
Middle East
March 13, 2021
Kuwait’s #MeToo moment: Women denounce harassment, violence
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Abrar Zenkawi was cruising toward the beach in Kuwait City when she saw a…
Israeli-owned ship docked in Dubai after mysterious blast
Middle East
February 28, 2021
Israeli-owned ship docked in Dubai after mysterious blast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Israeli-owned cargo ship that suffered a mysterious explosion in the Gulf of Oman…