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A hashtag calling for Lebanese people to get vaccines before refugees has sparked renewed debate in Lebanon about racism, prejudice, and the right to medical care.
Dubai has promoted itself as the ideal pandemic vacation spot. It cannot afford otherwise, analysts say, as the virus shakes the foundations of the city-state’s economy
Tunisia's revolutionary demand for economic justice remains unmet
In-depth: The political freedoms of Tunisia's revolution have not brought economic equality, with wealth still concentrated in the hands of a small elite.
Saudi Arabia reshuffles $360 billion sovereign wealth fund's management
Riyadh's reshuffle at the PIF comes as the $360 billion fund looks set to dramatically increase domestic spending.
Lebanon parliament clears way for BDL forensic audit
The audit is a key demand of international donors.
IMF approves release of $1.67 billion aid to Egypt
The IMF's board approved the release of a second tranche of aid valued at $1.67 billion for Egypt.
Mohamed Bouazizi: The fire that lit the Arab Spring
The New Arab profiles the life of the 26-year-old Tunisian street vendor, ten years after his self-immolation sparked a revolution in Tunisia ...
China bails-out Pakistan to return $2 billion Saudi debt
Pakistan reportedly returned $1 billion to Saudi Arabia on Monday, and plans to pay the remaining $1 billion to be paid in January.
Lebanon parliament calls for unhindered public sector audit
Lebanon's parliament voted in favour of a sweeping financial audit of state institutions.
Women, Islamists lose seats in Jordan vote
The election for the 130-seat parliament - 15 of which are reserved for women - was marked by low turnout and overshadowed by the novel ...
Frantic search after medicines vanish from Lebanon shelves
Medicine in Lebanon is going missing, as the country struggles under the weight of covid-19.
Jordan votes in election clouded by pandemic
On the eve of polling day, the kingdom had confirmed around 115,000 infections.
Jordan faces virus-era polls in crisis mode
On Tuesday, some 4.5 million people eligible to vote will cast their ballots for candidates to fill 130 seats in parliament.
How US blackmail pushed Sudan to normalise Israel ties
Analysis: The normalisation deal between Sudan and Israel was the result of political and financial extortion by the Trump administration.
Israeli delegation visited Sudan in push to normalise ties
An Israeli delegation visited the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Wednesday in order to pave the way for the normalisation of relations, amid ...
As oil prices dive, Iraq seek to diversify economy
Iraqi Kurdistan is diversifying its economy as oil prices dive and the coronavirus pandemic destabilizes the economy.
Oman considering possible financial assistance from Gulf states
Oman has struggled financially after years of low oil prices.
Lebanon-Israel maritime dispute: Normalisation or technical talks?
In-depth: For the first time in 30 years, Lebanon and Israel will hold talks to resolve the disputed maritime border between the two countries.
Lebanon reels after government formation efforts collapse
Lebanon is facing a grim and uncertain future after efforts to form a new government under former prime-minister designate Mustafa Adib ...
Saudi private sector deteriorates after signs of recovery
Low oil prices, new taxes, and the coronavirus crisis have battered the Saudi economy.
Black Muslims and America's fight for racial justice
Black Muslims are part of the backbone of America's civil rights movement.
Kuwait running out of cash to pay government workers
Kuwaiti lawmakers have stalled annual payments to a sovereign wealth fund as the cash-strapped Gulf state assesses its options.
Tunisia PM designate says will form technocratic government
Tunisia's largest faction, the Islamist Ennahdha party, has said it will oppose the formation of a non-political government by prime ...
Good riddance to Lebanon's government, radical change begins now
Comment: Diab's government was built to fail and based on impossible promises. Its resignation is far from enough for a devastated people ...
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