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Kuwait's government has been subject to bitter disagreements, leading to its fall on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia announced a range of developmental projects in Yemen, including a new medical and educational city and the rehabilitation of Aden International Airport.
Kuwait's key reformer dies at 72
The KUNA state-run news agency did not specify how Sheikh Nasser died.
Kuwait forms cabinet with new oil, finance ministers
Kuwait's new government, whose formation was due after parliamentary elections earlier this month, has 10 new faces.
Georgia's Muslims mobilise the vote in Senate race battle
In-depth: Georgia's Muslim community is spearheading a grassroots campaign to get voters to the polls ahead of two runoff races which could ...
In Lebanon, army courts target anti-government protesters
Around 90 civilians have been referred to the military justice system so far, according to Legal Agenda, a human rights group based in Beirut.
Which Middle Eastern countries will get the Covid-19 vaccine?
Israel, Qatar and Kuwait are among the nations that have reserved doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
Yemen in Focus: UAE-backed STC 'violating rights in Socotra'
This week we focus on rights violations in Socotra, a US admission to civilian casualties and Yemen's at-risk heritage.
Yemen's ancient 'Manhattan of the Desert' risks collapse
Shibam is controlled by the internationally-recognised government, but while it has largely been spared direct conflict, it has not escaped the ...
Syrian Ahrar Al-Sham rebel group faces major internal mutiny
The Syrian Islamist Ahrar Al-Sham rebel group is facing a major split between it political leadership and its military wing, which the Hay’at ...
New Kuwait emir chooses brother as crown prince
Kuwait's new crown prince is known as a low-profile intelligence chief.
Will Kuwait's new emir continue to play Gulf mediator?
Comment: Under Sheikh Sabah, Kuwait cemented its position as an mediating power in the region. His successor is likely to continue that legacy, ...
Kuwait central bank denies dinar headed for devaluation
Speculation about an impending devaluation arose after the passing of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah earlier this week.
Kuwait's late emir buried after successor is sworn in
Kuwait's late ruler Sheikh Sabah was laid to rest following the swearing-in of his successor.
Ownership rights to Umm Kulthum's music sparks controversy
A battle between two music companies for the rights to the music of Umm Kulthum continues in Egypt.
Kuwait swears in new emir after death of ruler
Kuwait swore in its new emir following the death of the Gulf country's ruler Sheikh Sabah.
Sudan blows up 300,000 firearms in mass disarmament campaign
Authorities in Sudan have launched a mass disarmament campaign to collect illegal weapons.
Crown prince becomes oil-rich Kuwait's new ruling emir
Sheikh Nawaf had served as the crown prince since 2006, jumping a traditional order of alternating rule between the Al Jaber and the Al ...
Arab world mourns death of Kuwait's 'peace-loving' emir
The Arab world rushed to send consonances to Kuwait after its ruler, Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah, passed away.
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah dies age 91
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah died on Tuesday, aged 91.
Jordan-Syria border crossing re-opened in bid to bolster trade
An important border crossing between Syria and Jordan has re-opened after a nearly two months-long closure.
After Lebanon blast, future lawsuits pile up
Victims of the deadly Beirut blast and their families are planning on sueing the state.
Kuwait reinstates anti-normalisation stance after controversial Trump statement
Kuwait will not normalise with Israel, a report cited officials as saying, after Trump claimed the country was willing to join its so-called ...
How Iran transformed post-war Iraq ties
In the 17 years since the US-led invasion of Iraq, Iran's ancient allies have cycled through Iraq's corridors of power.
The Palestinian woman's family deny all allegations against her.
Jordan has seen a new wave of coronavirus cases leading authorities to respond.
Lebanon is set for another lockdown due to covid-19 following the deadly explosion at Beirut port.
The border crossing between Syria and Jordan will be closed for a week, Amman said on Wednesday.
The brutal murder of a Jordanian woman by her father has put domestic violence under the spotlight.
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