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Israel establishes ‘Association of Gulf Jewish Communities’
Middle East
February 15, 2021
Israel establishes ‘Association of Gulf Jewish Communities’
Israel announced, on Monday, the establishment of the “Association of Gulf Jewish Communities” in six Gulf states. The “Israel in…
A decade after 2011 protests, Bahrain suppresses all dissent
Middle East
February 12, 2021
A decade after 2011 protests, Bahrain suppresses all dissent
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A decade after demonstrators massed in Bahrain’s capital to call for the downfall of…
US calls Bahrain, UAE ‘major security partners’
Middle East
January 16, 2021
US calls Bahrain, UAE ‘major security partners’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States called Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates “major security partners” early…
Bank ABC acquires Blom Bank Egypt for $480 million – sources
Business
January 15, 2021
Bank ABC acquires Blom Bank Egypt for $480 million – sources
CAIRO (Reuters) – Bahrain’s Bank ABC completed its purchase of the Egyptian subsidiary of Lebanon’s Blom Bank for $480 million…
Egypt announces first flight to Qatar after 3-year hiatus
Travel
January 13, 2021
Egypt announces first flight to Qatar after 3-year hiatus
Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company Roshdy Zakaria announced on Wednesday that the first flight from Cairo to Doha…
Qatar Airways flight lands in Saudi Arabia for 1st time in years
Middle East
January 12, 2021
Qatar Airways flight lands in Saudi Arabia for 1st time in years
A passenger plane flew from Qatar to Saudi Arabia on Monday, making it the first direct flight between the two Gulf states…
Bahrain says it will open airspace to Qatar from Monday
Middle East
January 11, 2021
Bahrain says it will open airspace to Qatar from Monday
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain will open its airspace to Qatar as of January 11, the civil aviation affairs authority said…
Easing dispute, UAE announces reopening of borders to Qatar
Middle East
January 8, 2021
Easing dispute, UAE announces reopening of borders to Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced on Friday that it would reopen its borders and…
Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed
Middle East
January 7, 2021
Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qataris awoke to a surprise blockade and boycott by Gulf Arab neighbors three and…
Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration to ease rift with Qatar
Middle East
January 6, 2021
Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration to ease rift with Qatar
AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Gulf Arab leaders signed a declaration Tuesday to ease a rift with Qatar, following Saudi…