Arab World

Senior US lawmaker urges Trump to back Biden’s push for Saudi-Israeli normalization

A senior US lawmaker has urged Donald Trump to throw his support behind President Joe Biden’s efforts to broker a normalization…

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US and EU slam Palestinian president’s remarks on Holocaust

The United States and European Union on Thursday criticized remarks about the World War Two persecution of Jews and antisemitism…

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Bahrain aims to use closer ties to tap Israel’s tech expertise: Envoy

Bahrain aims to collaborate more with Israel on technologies that help it manage water and cope with climate change, as…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Russia’s Putin agree on efforts for energy markets’ stability

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Wednesday to continue their efforts towards the…

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UAE to witness ‘growing enthusiasm’ for investment opportunities after BRICS invite

The UAE’s inclusion in the BRICS bloc of emerging economies – should it accept the group’s invitation – is expected to open…

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Millions of Shia Muslim pilgrims flock to Iraq’s Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen

Millions of Shia Muslim pilgrims massed at the golden-domed mausoleums of the holy Iraqi city of Karbala on Wednesday, commemorating…

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Israeli embassy opens in Bahrain, a milestone in diplomatic relations

Israel officially opened its embassy in Bahrain on Monday, three years after both sides normalized ties and as Washington presses Riyadh…

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Saudi Arabia’s MBS announces establishment of Global Water Organization

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the establishment of a Global Water Organization, the Saudi Press Agency…

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