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Saudi Arabia has released construction magnate Bakr bin Laden, half-brother of the late Osama bin Laden
Qatar's emir relieved Finance Minister Ali Shareef al-Emadi of his duties on Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued over corruption allegations.
Jordanian government's legitimacy on trial in Prince Hamzah case
Analysis: The trial of the remaining suspects in the Prince Hamzah affair is crucial to proving the Jordanian government's version of events, but it requires a delicate balancing act.
From Jerusalem to a Kingdom by the Sea
Book Club: A compelling memoir by one of the first Arabs to go to Eton, Adel Dajani's account of life in Libya is bookended by tragic ...
As MBS rises, giant Bin Laden construction company declines
The giant Saudi Bin Laden construction company, founded by Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden’s father, survived the fallout of September 11 but ...
Jordan king orders release of 16 alleged coup plotters
The Jordanian news agency Petra has announced the release of 16 people detained over their alleged role in a coup attempt earlier this month.
Egyptian journalist 'disappears' after being deported from Jordan
The family of Hassan Al-Banna, a reporter for Al-Sharq newspaper who spent over two years in administrative detention in Egypt, has ...
Jordan security court to try 'plot' suspects
Jordan has announced that it will put on trial those accused of plotting to destabilise Jordan.
Pilgrims gather around holy Mecca site as Ramadan begins
Muslims travel to the holy site of Mecca to mark the commencement of Ramadan.
Everyone is talking about Jordan - except Jordanian journalists
In-depth: Whatever happened - a coup, sedition, or an overzealous royal family seeking to stamp out internal opposition - one ...
Jordan's Prince Hamzah spared prosecution despite fresh allegations
Despite fresh allegations and a scathing media rebuke, Prince Hamzah will not face prosecution over an alleged coup in Jordan.
Arab leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip
Leaders from across the Arab World offered their condolences to the Queen of the United Kingdom following the death of her husband Prince Philip ...
Saudi executes three soldiers for 'high treason'
Riyadh's defence ministry named the three soldiers as Mohammed bin Ahmed, Shaher bin Issa and Hamoud bin Ibrahim without identifying who they ...
UN 'very concerned' for life of Dubai's Sheikha Latifa
His 35-year-old daughter has not been seen in public since a foiled attempt to escape from the emirate in March 2018.
Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip has died: palace
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
Visit to Covid victims' families 'triggered Jordan royal rift'
Prince Hamzah's visit was seen as undermining King Abdullah and Crown Prince Hussein, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Jordan denies former royal court chief left country
Jordanian state news agency Petra confirmed Bassem Awadallah remains in custody, dismissing rumours that the former head of the royal ...
Biden resumes Palestinian aid, urges two-state solution
US President Joe Biden restored aid to the Palestinians to a tune of $235 million, as he promised to press for a two-state solution.
Jordanian deputy PM says coup ‘contained’ as discontent grows
Jordan's deputy PM says that Saturday's attempted coup is 'contained' but discontent is growing over censorship and allegations against Prince ...
Jordan king, addressing family feud, says 'sedition buried'
The King of Jordan has addressed the recent crisis that has rocked the country, and declared it to be over.
Qatar's Sheikha Asma eyes record with Everest expedition
Sheikha Asma Al Thani hopes to climb Mount Everest this month as part of an expedition.
Jordan king to address nation on palace turmoil
After the dramatic events involving Prince Hamzah, the king of Jordan has announced that he will make an address.
Comment: Feeling threatened by protests, high unemployment, and a dismal economy, King Abdullah may see this as a useful excuse to clamp down on ...
US 'concerned' over Saudi aid worker's 20-year jail term
The US expressed concern after a Saudi aid worker was sentenced to 20 years in jail.
Jordan's king and crown prince thanked their Saudi counterparts for their well wishes.
The Jordanian press is giving an united front on stability the day after a foiled "coup attempt".
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