Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

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In conversation with SelectUSA’s deputy director

by Nadine Makarem | Jul 23, 2013 | Business

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Arab investors have been notorious among political economists for their preference for investing outside the Middle East. One favored destination for direct investment is the US, despite its recent economic problems. SelectUSA is a unit within...

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Former British ambassador to Sudan on secession, peace efforts

by Mohammad Ali Salih | Jul 18, 2013 | Interviews

Washington, Asharq Al-Awsat—Alan Goulty is one of the leading British experts on Sudan, having served in a variety of diplomatic posts in the country. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat on the second anniversary of the secession of South Sudan, Goulty...

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Nouri Abusahmain, the new head of Libya’s General National Congress (GNC), smiles in Tripoli June 25, 2013. (Reuters/Ismail Zitouny)

Nouri Abusahmain: The view from Tripoli

by Khalid Mahmoud | Jul 5, 2013 | Interviews

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Nouri Abusahmain is the newly elected president of the Libyan General National Congress (GNC), making him the country’s interim head of state during the current transitional period. Speaking exclusively to Asharq Al-Awsat, Abusahmain spoke...

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In conversation with Sky News Arabia’s Imane Lahrache

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 5, 2013 | Media

Abu Dhabi, Asharq Al-Awsat—Imane Lahrache is one of the youngest news anchors at Sky News Arabia. The Moroccan television presenter previously served as a business and news presenter on Russia Today Arabic, where she covered major political stories in the Arab world....

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Fans wait for the arrival of Palestinian “Arab Idol” Mohammed Assaf in front his home in Khan Yunis town in the southern Gaza Strip June 25, 2013. Source: AFP Photo/Mahmud Hams

MBC: ‘Arab Idol’ finale watched by 100 million

by Vivian Haddad | Jul 1, 2013 | Media

Beirut/London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Despite the fact that this is only its second year on the air, the series finale of Arab Idol received 100 million viewers, according to estimates by broadcaster MBC, propelling its winner, 23-year-old Palestinian Mohammed Assaf, to...