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Lulu is one of the biggest supermarket chains in the Gulf region.
The arrests represent a rare instance in which current Iraqi officials are subject to judicial procedures.
Premier League denies Newcastle's claim Saudi-led takeover was rejected
Newcastle United had said the English Premier League leadership had rejected a Saudi bid to take over the club, but the league says it could still proceed.
Saudi-Israel ties in the spotlight after UAE normalization deal
Despite the fact that Saudi Arabia has made no official comment on the UAE’s normalization deal with Israel, its covert ties to Israel are now ...
Islam and eco-theology: The future of environmentalism
Eco-theology has the potential to reshape environmental protection in the Middle East.
Kuwait bans flights to 31 'high risk' countries
Flights from at least 31 'high risk' countries will no longer be permitted to land in Kuwait, authorities said, as the Gulf state continues to battle Covid-19.
US to put up $2.1 billion for coronavirus vaccine
Pharmaceutical giants Sanofi and GSK will receive up to $2.1 billion from Washington to help develop a new coronavirus vaccine.
To fix Arab societies, just listen to Arab citizens
Comment: International actors like the UN who want to help should listen more earnestly to what Arab men, women, and desperate youth have been ...
Saudi-backed bid for Newcastle United withdrawn: reports
The controversial £300 million buy-out bid had been the subject of intense speculation since its announcement in 2019.
Malaysia's ex-PM guilty in 1st trial for 1MDB looting
Prosecutors said the case had "tarnished the country's image as a kleptocracy" and sought a deterrent sentence to remind those in ...
Kuwait general reserves plummet by third after coronavirus lockdowns
Low oil prices and coronavirus lockdowns have forced the Kuwaiti government to tap into reserves.
Saudi Arabia's MbS demands $15 billion from jailed prince
Saudi prince Mohammed bin Nayef, jailed earlier this year, is facing major corruption charges.
Egypt arrests doctors, silences critics over coronavirus outbreak
Despite an ongoing deadly coronavirus outbreak, Egypt has imposed a crackdown on health workers deemed to be critical of the Sisi regime.
UK parliament questions Saudi Arabia's Newcastle United takeover bid
A decision on Saudi Arabia's bid to buy English football club Newcastle United could be decided soon.
Premier League still mulling Saudi-led bid for Newcastle
The Premier League has not yet approved Saudi Arabia's takeover of Newcastle football team.
Tunisia's marginalised Tataouine rises up against broken government promises
In-depth: Tunisia's south has long been marginalised, with successive governments since the revolution unable or unwilling to address the country's socioeconomic divide.
Saudi spends $1.7 million on NEOM megacity PR plan
Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in the NEOM project.
Family of slain Saudi activist slam NEOM 'compensation plan'
Saudi Arabia has been accused of offering NEOM compensation money 'under threats' to members of the Huwaiti tribe who were evicted to make way ...
WTO condemns Saudi Arabia over pirate broadcaster beoutQ
The WHO backed Qatar's complaint about Saudi Arabia's illegal broadcast of Premier League games by channel beoutQ.
Netanyahu turns to rich friend to fund trial fees
The Israeli premier has sought financial aid from a US-based supporter who is also a witness in his corruption trial.
Inside Saudi Arabia's controversial Newcastle takeover bid
A poor human rights record, broadcast piracy and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi are casting a shadow over the Saudi-funded takeover.
Saudi wealth fund 'shopping spree' disguises economic pain
Amid its worst economic crisis in decades, the seemingly contradictory state policy to splurge billions on overseas assets is raising eyebrows.
Dubai's economy faces fight for survival in post-pandemic future
Dubai faces an uncertain future as plunging oil prices and a global economic downturn threaten another debt-fuelled crisis.
Saudi foreign reserves continue to decline
Saudi's foreign reserves fell for a second month, totalling up to a $48 billion decline in March and April.
Another Ramadan TV drama from Saudi Arabia has invited scrutiny
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