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Opinion: Lebanon’s Long Governmental Wait

by Eyad Abu Shakra | Dec 9, 2016 | Opinion

Against the background of Syria’s debacle, Lebanon continues to wait for the birth of its first government (cabinet) under its new president Michel Aoun. Yet, Lebanon, long regarded by Hafez Al-Assad, and later Bashar Al-Assad, until 2011 as ‘Syria’s soft belly’,...

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A delegate of the 68th International Air Transport Association
(IATA) annual general meeting is pictured through an IATA logo in
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Air Freight Records Fastest Growth in 18 Months

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 9, 2016 | Business

London – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that the global air freight demand grew to 8.2% year-on-year in October, achieving the fastest growth in 18 months, which reflects a positive activity in the market during this time of the year....

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Deputy Crown Prince, German Defense Minister Review Bilateral Relations and Discuss Efforts to Combat Terrorism (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, German Defense Minister Talk over Regional Developments

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 9, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh- Saudi Defense Minister Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman met in Riyadh on Thursday visiting German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen. The two discussed bilateral relations and means of bolstering them, especially defense. Middle East developments and...

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‘Net-a-Porter’ Cooperates with Five International Designers to Serve Arab Woman

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 9, 2016 | Fashion, Lifestyle & Culture

London – The Middle East region has been a perfect hub for international fashion designers after it stole the lights in the past years following the growing economic crisis which was mainly caused by the slowness of the Chinese economy. New investors, who chose...

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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (right), meeting with Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud following the Saudi King’s arrival in Kuwait City on Dec 8., KUNA

King Salman’s Visit to Kuwait Embodies Historic Gulf Ties

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 9, 2016 | Middle East

Kuwait – Kuwait has recently celebrated the official visit of the top Gulf leader Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz. King Salman was awarded the Order of Mubarak Al-Kabir and Order of Kuwait, the most prestigious Kuwaiti medals by national leader Amir Sheikh Sabah...