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Saudi Arabia accused of banning women’s rights activists from leaving the country
ByTom Levitt July 24, 2025

Former political prisoners face lengthy travel restrictions to stop them speaking out, says human rights organisation Saudi Arabia is banning large numbers of its own citizens from leaving the country in a “cruel” attempt to silence criticism, say huma…

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Macron not expected to attend UN summit on two-state solution for Palestine and Israel
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor July 13, 2025

Absence of French president makes it less likely there will be announcement of recognition of a Palestinian stateA UN summit on a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel – postponed by the Israel-Iran war – has been rescheduled for 28 and 29 July, …

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Macron not expected to attend UN summit on two-state solution for Palestine and Israel
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor July 13, 2025

Absence of French president makes it less likely there will be announcement of recognition of a Palestinian stateA UN summit on a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel – postponed by the Israel-Iran war – has been rescheduled for 28 and 29 July, …

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Why Trump’s Abraham Accords Have Not Meant Mideast Peace
ByVivian Nereim July 13, 2025

The 2020 agreements addressed diplomacy and commerce, not conflicts or the Palestinians. Predictions that the deals would produce regional peace were baseless, analysts say.

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Why Trump’s Abraham Accords Have Not Meant Mideast Peace
ByVivian Nereim July 13, 2025July 13, 2025

The 2020 agreements addressed diplomacy and commerce, not conflicts or the Palestinians. Predictions that the deals would produce regional peace were baseless, analysts say.

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Saudi Arabia executing ‘horrifying’ number of foreigners for drug crimes
ByTom Levitt July 8, 2025

Hundreds put to death for non-violent drug offences over past decade, with little scrutiny of Saudis, says AmnestySaudi Arabia has carried out a “horrifying” number of executions for drug crimes over the past decade, most of which were of foreign natio…

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The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality
ByTurki Al-Balushi and Vivian Nereim July 2, 2025July 7, 2025

A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.

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Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
ByVivian Nereim June 30, 2025

The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.

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Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
ByVivian Nereim June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.

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Madina: The Enlightened City review – a fact-filled tour of Islam’s second holiest city
ByCath Clarke June 30, 2025

Despite the dryly informational tone, this documentary guide to the prophet Muhammad’s final resting place features breathtaking footageHere is a tour guide of the Islamic holy city best known in the UK as Medina in Saudi Arabia, a major destination fo…

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