September 2018

Saudi Arabia will offer an electronic visa for foreign visitors to attend sporting events and concerts from December, the kingdom said Tuesday, as it tries to diversify its economy and…

Opposition leader Hassan Mushaima reportedly ill and stripped of books by Bahraini authorities, son says.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Authors demand Bahraini king to ensure 'rights' for prisoner

Delegates back call for suspension of UK arms sales to Israel, while Emily Thornberry says Palestine used as front by anti-Semites.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Sea of Palestinian flags at…

The United Kingdom Labour Party called for a boycott of arms sales to Israel and for an independent international investigation into IDF defensive measures on the Gaza border. Source: Jerusalem…

Comment: Despite the dogmatic reactions from the politically orthodox, Aziz Abu Sarah's mayoral bid is the latest manifestation of the Palestinian struggle's shift towards a civil-rights movement, writes Khaled Diab..…

Parliament session ends after loss of quorum following withdrawal of LF and Future MPs.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Parliament session ends after loss of quorum following withdrawal of LF and…

Now that many countries no longer ban imports of Egyptian horses, the government expects the country to become a hub for investment in purebred Arabian horses. Source: Al Monitor Full…

Parliamentary committees are making noise about plans to address Egypt's public debt, in part by establishing mechanisms to optimize the use of loans and grants. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:…

Washington keeps heaping injuries and insults onto Palestinians, who have various theories about the motivation behind the measures. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Palestinians ponder reasons for punishing US measures

The two largest Kurdish political parties in Iraq are likely to agree eventually on a presidential candidate, but in the meantime several hats are in the ring. Source: Al Monitor…