Developing
0
- Some Arab countries have been looking to improve relations with Bashar Al-Assad's regime
- Jordan recalled its ambassador in 2011 but diplomatic ties were never fully severed
- Master plan preserves 75% of the islands for conservation
- The first phase of the development, scheduled for completion in 2022, includes 14 luxury and hyper-luxury hotels providing 3,000 rooms across five islands
- The French say accusation is baseless and reiterated their efforts in Libya
- Relations between Italy and France, traditionally close allies, have grown frosty since the far-right League and anti-establishment 5-Star Movement formed a coalition
- The treaty pledges stronger political, economic and defense ties and restates their commitment to the EU
Special
0
- Mohammad Al-Tuwaijri, Saudi minister of economy and planning, said a move to ease movement of traffic across the border could be followed elsewhere
- Majid Al Futtaim CEO Alain Bejjani: Now there’s this seriousness between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, I hope it gets to frictionless trade
follow us Follow @arabnews
Print Edition
Most Popular
Infographic
Saudi Arabia Budget 2019
Decoders
Arab Economic and Social Development summits
The Arab Economic and Social Development summits are meetings of the Arab League, held at the head of state level to address issues of economic and social development among member states.
What is an abra?
An abra is a small traditional wooden boat, almost like a raft, in the Gulf. It comes from the Arabic word “abara,” which means “to cross.” In Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority uses motorized abras to ferry people across Dubai Creek.
Social media
Spotlight
Davos 2019
- The Misk Pavilion is one of the many signs of the Kingdom’s enthusiastic involvement in the world’s biggest gathering of political, business and thought leaders
- UAE boss still under spotlight despite side reaching lasts-eight, where they will face Australia.
- Hosts struggled to beat Kyrgyzstan in second-round after underwhelming group stage.
- ‘They are trying to end the freedom of the press, freedom of expression’
- Thousands of Nicaraguans have fled the country to self-imposed exile, including more than 50 journalists
© 2019 SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY, All Rights Reserved And subject to Terms of Use Agreement.