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Students Protest against Prime Minister Abadi in Kut, Iraq

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 1, 2017 | Middle East

Baghdad- An Iraqi council of ministers meeting was interrupted by rioting Al-Qadisiya University students. Demonstrations took place at Wasit province’s capital Kut, 180 km west of Baghdad. Students protested in droves, chanting slogans that overthrow Prime Minister...

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King Salman’s Vision

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 8, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh- On Saturday the 8th of May, and in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 vision, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued 42 royal decrees which addressed the restructuring of the council of ministers, the amendment of five ministries, the...

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The New Saudi Arabia

by Nasser Al-Haqbani | Apr 26, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia entered a new era yesterday with the approval of an ambitious plan that includes almost all sectors. It aims, in particular, to diversify the economy and utilise new sources of income other than oil by 2030. The economic reform plan known as “Saudi Vision...

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File photo of Saudi Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz chairing a cabinet session on Monday, September 9, 2013. (SPA)

Saudi cabinet calls for stronger measures on Syria

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 17, 2013 | Middle East

Jeddah, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Saudi Council of Ministers on Monday reiterated the Arab League’s position on Syria, saying that the Syrian crisis should not be judged solely on the repercussions of the use of chemical weapons. The ministers reminded the...