Saudi Arabia orders Canada envoy to leave over criticism
Saudi Arabia has expelled Canada’s ambassador and frozen new trade deals with this country in a growing dispute over theContinue Reading
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Saudi hackathon seeks high-tech fixes to hajj calamities
Fuelled by caffeine, pizza and adrenaline, sleep-deprived programmers in a marathon Saudi contest this week explored high-tech solutions to preventContinue Reading
US President Trump speaks with Qatar’s Emir over Gulf unity
WASHINGTON, June 15 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump spoke over phone on Thursday with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim binContinue Reading
Qatar extends $500 million aid package to Jordan: official
AMMAN (Reuters) – Qatar has extended a $500 mln aid package to Jordan that includes investments, project finance and jobContinue Reading
Dubai hotel terminates contract with head chef Atul Kochhar for ‘anti-Islam’ tweet
Atul Kochhar, who runs the popular Rang Mahal restaurant in the Dubai Marriott Marquis hotel had criticised actor Priyanka Chopra,Continue Reading
Dubai celebrity chef could face prosecution for anti-Islam comments
DUBAI: A renowned celebrity chef in Dubai could be prosecuted after making comments on Twitter about Islam. Update: Dubai hotelContinue Reading
Qatar takes UAE to U.N. human rights court over boycott
LONDON (Reuters) – The government of Qatar said Monday it was taking the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations’Continue Reading
The MDWLive Comment: Saudi & Allies rush to smother Jordan threat to regional security – pledges $2.5 bn
Fearing a second Arab Spring at their doorstep, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States are eager to help Jordan’s economy.Continue Reading
Gulf states pledge $2.5 billion aid package to Jordan- Video
DUBAI, June 11 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pledged $2.5 billion of aid toContinue Reading
Qatar Airport Cargo Surge Cushions Blow From Saudi-Led Embargo
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport may be struggling with dropping passenger numbers amid a travel and trade ban imposed by rivalContinue Reading
