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IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani, Reuters

Bahrain Intensifies Security Measures following IRGC Threats

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Jun 22, 2016 | Middle East

Manama – London – The Kingdom of Bahrain called for increased security measures in the wake of a decision to revoke the nationality of religious cleric Isa Ahmed Qasim earlier this week. Bahrain’s Cabinet and Parliament held a joint meeting on Tuesday to discuss the...

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Children Celebrate the 15th of Ramadan with Gergean

by Asma Al-Ghabiri | Jun 22, 2016 | Features

Jeddah-With the 15th of Ramadan evening approaching, Gulf countries prepare for the revival of an old popular tradition called the evening of “Gergean”. It is a night of celebration during which children wear colorful clothes and travel from house to house asking for...

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Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has met with tech leaders in Silicon Valley. (AP)

Saudi Arabia Forges New Agreements with Tech Giants

by Heba El Koudsy | Jun 22, 2016 | Business

Washington – Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to arrive in New York on Wednesday, following a successful visit to Silicon Valley in San Francisco, where he had fruitful meetings with the heads of leading U.S. tech firms. United Nations Secretary...

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman /AFP

Princes, Ministers Congratulate King Salman on Ramadan

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 22, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Jeddah – The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at Al-Salam palace a number of Princes; Ministers and a group of citizens who came to greet and congratulate him on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The audience...

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Graffiti as a medium to promote peace in neighbourhoods. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi

Yemeni Artist Encourages Youth to Embellish Streets with Murals

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 22, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

Yemeni Artist Murad Subay has spent the last seven years in decorating Sanaa’s streets with murals and colorful paintings. Since the Arab Spring kicked off in 2011, Subay has drawn hundreds of paintings on the walls of Sanna’a, which have been damaged by the war,...