Middle East
Saudi Arabia issues new COVID-19 guidelines for Umrah pilgrims
From the 1st of Ramadan, only those who have received coronavirus vaccines will be allowed to enter the holy mosques
Saudi envoy disputes crown prince role in Khashoggi killing
The whereabouts of Khashoggi's remains are unknown, and the Saudis have not released the names of those tried and sentenced
US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan: Report
The report said that just USD 1.2 billion of the USD 7.8 billion went to pay for buildings and vehicles that were used as intended
Pfizer or Sinopharm? 'Vaccine diplomacy' in Middle East
The Israeli government made documents public that showed the extent of its collaboration with Pfizer in its vaccination campaign
Saudi Arabia to lift Qatar embargo, easing the Gulf crisis
Kuwait, which had been mediating throughout the dispute, was first to announce the diplomatic breakthrough through its foreign minister
UAE suspends issuance of visiting visas to Pakistan, 11 other countries
Infections has been rising in Pakistan and authorities have declared that the country was witnessing the second wave of COVID-19
US announces troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq
The House Armed Services Committee has announced a hearing on Afghanistan on November 20
UAE grants 10-year golden residency visa to more professionals
The decision aims to attract and retain experts and talented professionals from various fields and scientific disciplines, the report said
Little Amal, a puppet, is all set to traverse the world in support of refugees
Little Amal will travel 8,000km, starting from April 2021, crossing many contrasting terrains
Sudan to join UAE, Bahrain in recognising Israel
Trump said at least five other countries want to come into the deal, which is collectively called the Abraham Accords