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The King meeting with Princes. SPA

King Salman Receives Princes, Scholars, Officials, and Citizens

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 24, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Jeddah–Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday princes, scholars and a group of citizens, who came to greet him. Everybody listened to the recitation from the Holy Koran before they had the chance to greet the...

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This undated file photo shows Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Iraq Thamer Al-Sabhan. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Ambassador to Iraq: We informed the FM of the Threats, No response

by Hamza Mustafa | Aug 24, 2016 | Middle East

Riyadh and Baghdad – In his response to the statement of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Ambassador to Iraqi Thamer al-Sabhan said that the embassy had informed the ministry several times of the death threats which the ministry dismissed. Sabhan told...

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People attend a mass funeral for victims of last year’s suicide attack on a mosque in Qatif. Reuters

Saudi Arabia Foils Suicide Attack on Mosque in Qatif

by Ali Al-Qattan | Aug 24, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Dammam-Saudi Arabia has foiled a planned suicide attack on a mosque in the Qatif region, eastern Saudi Arabia, killing the aggressor and injuring another, security sources told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. In a telephone conversation on Tuesday, the sources said Saudi...

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Houthis in police uniform search cars at a checkpoint in Sanaa November 4, 2014. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

Yemeni Central Bank Faces Bankruptcy Risk

by Arafat Madabish | Aug 24, 2016 | Middle East

Aden-Sana’a Central Bank is facing a bankruptcy risk after it fell short to cash in salaries due to consumption of monetary reserves of foreign currencies (USD five billion) as well as draining revenues. Staff of some ministries and government institutions sparked...

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Vladimir Holan, Prague.

Vladimir Holan, Mourn in Prague

by Fadia Azzam | Aug 24, 2016 | Features

When talking about Prague, you will inevitably remember Vladimir Holan who simply knows everything about the people and places in this crowded city. He knows what it means for the Russians to occupy your country with the joyful support of some nationals. Vladimir was...