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The flags of the United States, Bahrain, Israel and the UAE during a signing ceremony of the Abraham Accord on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on September 15, 2020. EPA

Leaders discuss establishing ties with Israel at UN meet

September 30, 2020
The new Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, waves after he performed the constitutional oath at the Kuwaiti National Assembly in Kuwait, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. Kuwait's Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah was sworn in Wednesday as the ruling emir of the tiny oil-rich country, propelled to power by the death of his half-brother after a long career in the security services. (AP Photo/Jaber Abdulkhaleg)

Kuwait's Emir Nawaf Al Sabah takes oath in Parliament

September 30, 2020
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, delivers a statement after meeting Nikos Dendias, Greek Minister for Foreign Affairs. Wam

UNGA: Abraham Accord has paved way for 'peace in region', UAE foreign minister says

September 29, 2020
FILE PHOTO: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel at the Seif Palace in Kuwait City December 8, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Wilson/Pool/File Photo

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah sought long-term stability at home and abroad

September 29, 2020
Gatherings that flout social distancing rules are driving Oman’s new rising cases, the Heath Ministry says

Oman fines more than 2,500 people over illegal gatherings

September 26, 2020
A vendor wearing a face mask against the coronavirus uses a wheelbarrow to carry fresh fish to be sold at the Mutrah Souq in the Omani capital Muscat on September 18, 2020. AFP

Oman defends graduate pay cut as means to spur employment

September 24, 2020
The ‘FSO Safer’ is moored off the west coast of Yemen where its deterioration is a cause of growing concern. Getty

Saudi Arabia warns of 'oil spot' seen near Yemen's decaying 'Safer' tanker

September 24, 2020
Chairman of the Arab Council for Childhood & Development Prince Abdulaziz Bin Talal Al Saud calls for more support to be provided to vulnerable children in the Middle East & around the world at the Concordia summit during the UN General Assembly. Concordia

UNGA 2020: action needed to protect children from long-term effects of pandemic

September 23, 2020
Saudi and exapt riders of the Hawks Riyadh MC club wave a national flag as they ride their motorcycles around the capital Ryad on September 23, 2020, during a parade to mark the Saudi national day. / AFP / FAYEZ NURELDINE

Beyond the Headlines: Saudi Arabia from Bedouin culture to a leading power

September 23, 2020
King Salman of Saudi Arabia speaks in a pre-recorded message which was played during the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly. UNTV via AP

UNGA 2020: King Salman calls for comprehensive solution on Iran

September 23, 2020
National Saudi Day 2019

Saudi Arabia to mark 90th National Day with large festivities

September 23, 2020
Saudi Arabia says any nuclear deal with Iran must continue efforts to ensure the Middle East is free of weapons of mass destruction. AFP

Saudi Arabia: A nuclear deal with Iran must preserve non-proliferation

September 23, 2020
Sheikh Talal Al Thani with his wife Asma Arian and their daughter.

Wife of imprisoned Qatari sheikh appeals to UN for his release

September 22, 2020
A man wearing his face mask incorrectly sells dates at Mutrah Souq in the Omani capital Muscat on September 18, 2020. AFP

Coronavirus: Oman to open field hospital as infections spike

September 21, 2020
Most Houthi drones sent towards Saudi cities have been intercepted. AFP

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone fired at kingdom

September 17, 2020
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Four rockets strike close to US military base in Erbil, Iraq

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Armenian Turks become ‘target’ as Azerbaijan conflict escalates

Ministry of Education revokes licences of six universities in UAE
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In October 2019, unprecedented demonstrations across Iraq demanded the downfall of the ruling class. But after a year, a new government and nearly 600 protesters killed, virtually nothing has changed. AFP

Beyond the Headlines: Iraq's year of protests, assassinations and foreign interference

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates- Interview with Edge CEO Faisal Al Bannai at the Dubai Airshow 2019 day 2 at Maktoum Airport. Leslie Pableo for the National

Edge CEO Faisal Al Bannai on building a 21st century defence company: Business Extra

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epa08705960 (FILE) - The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, speaks during the Third International Pledging Humanitarian Conference for Syria, in Kuwait City, Kuwaiti, 31 March 2015 (reissued 29 September 2020). According to state media, Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has died at the age of 91 on 29 September 2020. EPA/RAED QUTENA *** Local Caption *** 51869262

Kuwait’s Emir dies, 995 new cases, Trump and Biden face off - The Daily Update

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Dubai’s skyline with Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed / The National

UAE vaccine, 626 new cases, October petrol prices – The Daily Update

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