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Washington’s Arab allies engage with Iran as US efforts to stem Middle East violence falter
Middle East
October 24, 2024
Washington’s Arab allies engage with Iran as US efforts to stem Middle East violence falter
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Growing unease over the United States’ inability to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East is…
Which tourists spend the most money in Egypt?
Egypt
September 28, 2024
Which tourists spend the most money in Egypt?
A member of the Egyptian Tourism Federation, Hossam Hazaa announced that the average daily spending of Gulf tourists reaches US$300,…
Why these Gulf states want to be AI superpowers
Middle East
September 16, 2024
Why these Gulf states want to be AI superpowers
CNN — In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been signalling its intent to become a major player…
Egypt mulls issuing bonds in UAE dirhams, Indian rupees, Hong Kong dollars for the first time
Business
February 2, 2024
Egypt mulls issuing bonds in UAE dirhams, Indian rupees, Hong Kong dollars for the first time
Finance Minister Mohamed Maait announced that Egypt is considering issuing bonds in various markets including the Gulf for the first…
The US and Iran are dangerously close to confrontation in the Middle East. Here’s where they both operate
Middle East
January 24, 2024
The US and Iran are dangerously close to confrontation in the Middle East. Here’s where they both operate
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Saudi Arabia isn’t ruling out befriending Israel. But it may come at a higher price
Middle East
January 16, 2024
Saudi Arabia isn’t ruling out befriending Israel. But it may come at a higher price
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Just weeks before Hamas launched its October 7 attack on Israel, Saudi Arabia said it…
Photos: In an unprecedented feat, Dubai clinches the ultimate travel crown for three years in a row
Travel
January 15, 2024
Photos: In an unprecedented feat, Dubai clinches the ultimate travel crown for three years in a row
Dubai has cemented its status as the world’s top travel destination, claiming the number one spot in TripAdvisor’s coveted awards…
In a first, Gulf Cooperation Council gives the nod to unified tourist visa
Travel
December 7, 2023
In a first, Gulf Cooperation Council gives the nod to unified tourist visa
The Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved the issuing of the unified tourist visa. This accreditation…
Biden’s Gulf allies want an ‘ironclad’ security pact with the US. Here’s what it might look like
Middle East
October 3, 2023
Biden’s Gulf allies want an ‘ironclad’ security pact with the US. Here’s what it might look like
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Two of the United States’ closest Arab allies are asking the Biden administration to formalize…
Shoukry in Jeddah to attend ministerial meeting of Gulf countries, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq
Egypt
April 15, 2023
Shoukry in Jeddah to attend ministerial meeting of Gulf countries, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry arrived in Jeddah on Friday to take part in a consultative meeting of the foreign…