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Syria Truce Provides “Psychological Break” for Fighters

by Caroline Akoum | Sep 16, 2016 | Middle East

An end to the shelling and the fighting on the Syrian fronts only provides limited psychological comfort to fighters and activists. They are fully aware that this truce, which is no different from those that have preceded it, is a stepping stone to another stage that...

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Mehmet Gormez, head of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate. Reuters

Mehmet Görmez Hails Saudi Efforts in Serving Pilgrims

by Saeed Abdelrazek | Sep 16, 2016 | Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Ankara-Head of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate Mehmet Görmez hailed great efforts exerted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in serving pilgrims and providing them with many facilities to perform their Hajj rituals in comfort secure conditions. Görmez addressed...

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Head of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol

IEA Expects Oil, Gas-Field Investment to Fall 24%

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Sep 16, 2016 | Business

London-Investments in oil and gas fields are set to drop 24 percent this year and no signs show that it will improve in 2017, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). National oil companies (NOCs) will continue to dominate upstream oil and gas investments...

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Mohammed bin Zayed Calls for Cooperation in Order to Combat Religious Intolerance

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 16, 2016 | Middle East

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called for cooperation in order to combat religious intolerance that threatens “the security and stability of the world” following a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Thursday, according to the...

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King Salman Lauds Crown Prince for Hajj’s Success

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 16, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Makkah, Jeddah-Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud confirmed that his country holds a great responsibility and is honored to serve the two holy mosques and the pilgrims, this is why, he said, it has utilized all its potentials and...