August 2020

As Turkey experiences an economic decline, the conversion of the Hagia Sophia and Chora museums into mosques dealt a blow to Turkey’s tourism industry which has already been dealt a…

As part of the government’s plan to redistribute Egypt’s growing population, a project to turn a World War II site into a resort that also includes residential units is currently…

The seizure follows the US interception of fuel tankers from Iran en route to Venezuela this month amid increased US pressure on both countries. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: US…

Comment: Pompeo's failure to garner more UAE-style normalisation agreements suggests that Arab public opinion still counts for something, writes Rami Khouri.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Pompeo's normalisation tour failed to…

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh criticised the…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UAE-Israel direct flight 'painful to watch', says Palestinian PM

The country's ambassador to Germany has promised to immediately implement government reforms. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Lebanon taps diplomat Mustapha Adib as next prime minister

Provides an overview of the United Arab Emirates – known as the UAE – including key events and facts about this federation of seven states.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: United…

Fathi Bashagha has requested an investigation into his alleged conduct be televised. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Intel: Libya’s Sarraj suspends interior minister, fracturing Tripoli government

The rivalry between Turkey and its regional adversaries has spilled over to the Horn of Africa and other regions in the continent beyond Libya, stoked by Ankara’s militarization of its…

A Turkish delegation is heading to Moscow for talks on Libya and Syria.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Turkish delegation to visit Moscow to mend divisions on Libya, Syria