by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Sep 11, 2016 | Opinion
I was never one of those who criticize the Grozny conference, and I never cared to comment on it because it is just one of the dozens of government seminars that are held every year. It is also the least important because it is sponsored by Chechnya’s President, who...
by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Feb 22, 2015 | Opinion
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh recently advised a group of preachers he met at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs to keep away from politics and dedicate their time to religious preaching. It is perhaps one of the few times in which a prominent...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 23, 2013 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which has close links with the Al-Qaeda network in Iraq, attacked Kurdish neighborhoods in the Tell Abyad area of northern Syria on Monday. The town of Tell Abyad is situated roughly 65 miles (105 km)...
by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Jul 12, 2013 | Opinion
The Muslim Brotherhood is aware that Egypt’s Mohammad Mursi will not return to the presidency. But through their protests demanding his reinstatement, they want to confirm what they consider to be their legitimate right to the presidency, presenting themselves as...
by Monji Saidani | Jun 9, 2013 | Middle East
Tunis, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Tunisian National Security Council held a meeting at the presidential palace in Tunis on Saturday, following calls from Muhammad Abbou, leader of the National Party, for changes to the military and appoint a new chief of general staff in...
