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Opinion: Mohammed Al-Faisal – Firm Opinions and Tolerant of Differences

by Prince Turki Al-Faisal | Jan 18, 2017 | Opinion

My beloved brother Mohammed, May peace, God’s mercy and blessings be upon you. You have left us in this world to be, with God’s permission, with the prophets and your loved ones who have passed away. We rejoice because you have become closer to God and at the...

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British PM Prepares for a Smooth Brexit

British PM Prepares for a Smooth Brexit

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 18, 2017 | World

London – British Prime Minister Theresa May has unveiled her 12-point plan for Brexit. In a speech at London’s grand Lancaster House, May said that the British Parliament will have the final decision about the Brexit. She said that UK “cannot...

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Houthi militants near Sanaa airport. Reuters

Tribes Surrounding Sana’a Contact Army for Coordination

by Abdul Hadi Habtor | Jan 18, 2017 | Middle East

Riyadh- At the time when news said former commander of al-Anad Air Base defected from putschists and arrived along with a group of soldiers to Ma’rib Province, the national army revealed Tuesday it has controlled more than 15 rockets and many medium and heavy weapons...

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Khalid al-Falih, Saudi Energy Minister, attends a session at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos January 23, 2014. — Reuters pic

Saudi Energy Minister: Cut Deal Not Needed Beyond 6 Months

by Wael Mahdi | Jan 18, 2017 | Business

Khobar- Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid al Falih, in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, said on Tuesday that the oil cut deal struck between Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC), will not be necessary beyond June. The window of...

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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani (Reuters)

Bahraini, Yemeni Officials: Iran Is the One to Change Its Policies

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Jan 18, 2017 | Middle East

Manama –Iran should change its policies in the region and Saudi Arabia plays an important role in fighting terrorism, two Bahraini and Yemeni officials confirmed. The officials’ statement came in response to President Hassan Rouhani’s announcement asking Saudi Arabia...