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People hold up a giant Israel flag during a pro-Israeli demonstration supporting Israel. (Reuters)

Israel: The Road to Cementing Jewish Fundamentalism

by Emile Amin | May 22, 2017 | Features

Cairo – Racing the clock ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit, Israel’s Knesset and government advanced the bill declaring its state once-and-for-all a Jewish nation. The Knesset, or the Israeli parliament, had on May 10 given the preliminary approval to a...

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Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih arrives to attend the Saudi-US CEO Forum 2017, ahead of the arrival of the U.S. President Donald Trump, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 20, 2017. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Saudi Minister of Energy: The Kingdom is the Best Choice for Investors

by Abdul Hadi Habtor | May 22, 2017 | Business

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s latest efforts whether with US or during King Salman’s visit to Asia all aim to establish a strong economy unaffected by oil prices, according to Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Engineer Khalid al-Falih. Falih said the deals...

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US President Donald Trump hugs Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon his arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017. (Reuters)

Trump Sees ‘Rare Opportunity’ for Peace as he Kicks Off Israel Trip

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 22, 2017 | Middle East

US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday stressing the need for cooperation to achieve peace in the region and its people. Trump landed in Tel Aviv on Monday afternoon, welcomed by officials including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he walked...

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Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi during a news conference in Sanaa. Photo: Reuters

Hadi on Yemeni Unity Day: Conspirators don’t Make History

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 22, 2017 | Middle East

Riyadh, Aden – President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi warned – on the Unity Day of Yemen – of Yemenis’ division. In his speech he said, “May 22 will remain a noble expression of high indication and value and an embodiment of the dream that the Yemeni nation has...

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Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Meets Lebanese Prime Minister

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 22, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense met in Riaydh on Monday with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of relations between the two...