Thursday 31 January 2019

Abbas Reiterates Call for Multilateral Mechanism to Sponsor Peace Process

Algerian PM Hints Bouteflika May Soon Announce Run for Reelection

Lebanon Forms New Government, Financial Support Linked to Reforms

US Official: We Want to Prevent Hezbollah from Using Lebanese Banks

From Blissett to Bendtner: Eight of Football’s Most Unlikely Transfers

Alan Hardy the Speedster Leaves Notts County Stuck in Reverse

Saudi Arabia, 5 Arab States Discuss Regional Crises at Jordan Meeting

British Sources: New RCC Chair on Hodeidah Expected in Jordan Sunday

Crown Prince Chairs First Meeting of Saudi Defense Council

Facebook Removes Vast Iran-led Manipulation Campaign

Cold Kills 29 Children at Displacement Camp in Syria

Ghosn Says 'Plot and Treason' Were Used to Halt Renault Integration

Lebanon's daily Al-Mustaqbal in Its Last Print Edition

Google, Facebook, Twitter Must Do More Against Fake News: EU

Lazzarini: Lebanon-Israeli Borders Most Stable in Region

Hodeidah Governor: Houthis Refuse Moving Stockholm Agreement Forward

Saudi Film Wins Prestigious Jury Awards at Sundance Film Festival

Egypt: GDP Grows 5.4% during First Half of the Year

The Arab Nation and its Soft Bellies

Why Arms Control Won’t Work With North Korea or Iran

Iran Faces Biggest Economic Pressure in 40 Years, President

Arab Coalition Pounds Houthi Militia Positions in Yemen

Growing Up in Dirty Air Raises Chances of Depression, Study

Launching MT30 of 30 Largest Securities

Sarraj: Libyans to Choose their Leaders Through Ballot Box

Russia, Israel Discuss Cooperation to Prevent Incidents in Syria

Sudan’s Academics Join the Protests

Saudi Arabia Wraps up Corruption Probe, Retrieves $106 bln

Kuwait: National Assembly Announces Vacancy of Two Convicted MPs' Seats

Algeria: Bouteflika’s Supporters Set Stage for Presidential Campaign

Controversy of Entertainment in Saudi Arabia

UN Envoy Optimistic on Western Sahara Talks

Wednesday 30 January 2019

Saudi Arabia: Inaugurating Project to Develop Central Awamiyah

Scientists Discover How to Generate Power from Wi-Fi

Link between Pain Sensitivity, Sleep Deprivation Revealed

Rare Fruit Sold for $1,000 in Indonesia

Coffee Shop in Budapest Recruits Robots to Serve Food

Syrian Children Collect Scrap from Trash Mountain to Buy Bread

Saudi Arabia Denies New Mergers between Banks

FA Cup Fourth Round: 10 Talking Points From the Weekend Action

Saudi King Receives Message from Azerbaijan's President

ISIS Crippled in Syria, Will Lose Territory in 'Weeks'-US

Al-Qaida's Advance in Northern Syria Threatens Fragile Truce

UAE Files Complaint Against Qatar at WTO

Saudi-Moroccan Business Council Reiterates Demand to Launch Maritime Shipping Line

Tehran, Damascus Sign 11 Long-Term Economic Cooperation Agreements

Captured Irish Militant Tells of Dying Days of 'Caliphate'

Saudi Aramco Signs Agreement to Convert Crude to Chemicals

New Rival to Netanyahu Steps into the Light

Pompeo, Messahel Discuss Algeria Elections, Sahara Security

Amnesty Pushes Travel Sites to Ban Israel Settlement Listings

Syria’s Opposition Coalition Backs ‘Safe Zone’ Bid

Ankara: Manbij, East of Euphrates Operation in Due Time

US Senate Pushes Bill to Impose Sanctions on Syrian Regime

Saudi Civil Defense Rescues More than 250 People from Flooding

Germany Arrests Three Iraqis Over 'Militant Attack' Plot

Damascus’ ‘Terrorist’ Listing of Lebanese Officials Will Only Weaken its Allies in Beirut

Bahrain Approves 2019-22 Govt. Action Plan

Egypt, Russia Agree to Bolster Economic, Security Relations

Egypt Reopens Rafah Crossing Borders for 3 Days

Yemeni Government in Talks to Unfreeze Bank Accounts Abroad

Too Many Americans Will Never Be Able to Retire

Iraqi Provinces Liberated from ISIS Hold Security Meeting

José Mourinho Must Bin Blame Game and Learn From His Failings at United

Yemen Govt. Hopeful to Save Sweden Deal Despite Houthi Obstruction

Lebanon: Alawite Representation Emerges as New Hurdle in Govt. Formation

Iran Wants to Improve its Missile Accuracy, Not Range

Macron Visits Al-Azhar, Cathedral, Hails Egypt’s Efforts to Protect Copts

Global Partnerships Bolster Military Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia

Lebanon: Nasrallah Heeds Int’l Warnings, Makes Calm Televised Appearance

Hariri Cautiously Optimistic, Says Govt. Crisis to Be Resolved within 2 Days

Tuesday 29 January 2019

Brazil Has No Current Plans to Relocate Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

‘Tramadol Tourist’ to Return Home after Egypt Presidential Pardon

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Affairs with Kuwaiti Defense Minister

New Zealand Witnesses Unprecedented Heat Wave

Chinese Language to Be Included at Pyramids Sound and Light Shows in Egypt

Saudi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Meets French Counter-Terrorism Coordinator

Idlib Witnesses Fiercest Attacks since Singing of Russian-Turkish ‘Truce’

Bahrain Slams Iranian Statements on its Judicial Rulings

4 Injured in Blast near Police Station in Iran’s Zahedan

Arab Coalition Secures Release of Saudi Prisoner in Yemen

More Protests Sweep Sudan as Army Vows to Confront ‘Threats’

Houthis Attack UN Demining Team in Hodeidah

King Salman Energy Park Signs Deals with Saudi Customs, Industrial Development Fund

Yemeni Pet Shop Survives Despite the Odds

Saudi Arabia Suspends 126 Govt. Employees over Corruption

Egypt Arrests 54 Muslim Brotherhood Members

Saudi Crown Prince Stresses Kingdom’s Keenness on Yemen’s Stability

Why Facebook Can’t Resist Integrating WhatsApp

Its Treasures Ruined by ISIS, Mosul Museum Hosts Modern Art

Lebanon: Websites of Institutions in Pirates’ Trap

Saudi Delegation Starts Business Week in Morocco

Turkey Confirms Continuing Operations Against ‘PKK’ in Iraq

NEOM Established as Closed Joint-Stock Company Owned by Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund

Saudi Arabia Voices Solidarity with Sudan in Confronting Economic Challenges

Saudi-Jordanian Committee Approves Feasibility of Connecting Power Grids

Workshop to Rationalize Energy Consumption in Saudi Public Sector

Zarif Slams UAE's 'Unacceptable Approach' Towards Iranian Businesses in Gulf

EU Suspects Iran Will Expand its Cyber Espionage Activities

US Charges Huawei of Violating Sanctions on Iran

'Personal Agendas' Exacerbate Tension Between Lebanese, Displaced Syrians

Trial Reopens in Tunisia Beach Resort Terror Attack

Israel's Netanyahu Suspends Observer Mission in Hebron

Netanyahu's Toughest Ballot Rival, Ex-General Gantz, to Break Silence

Bahrain Upholds Life Sentence against Ali Salman

Lebanon to See Govt Birth by Week End, or Face the Unknown

SAMA Launches Common Digital Currency with UAE Central Bank

In Egypt, Stray Dogs Pose Growing Urban Challenge

UK Condemns Settler Killing of Palestinian near Ramallah

General Commission for Audiovisual Media Inaugurates 1st Cinema in Jeddah

Saudi Export Development Authority Launches Export Finance Promotion Initiative

Palestine: Hamdallah Places the Government 'at Disposal' of President Abbas

Iraqi Pilot, Poet under Fire for Publicly Praising Saddam

Monday 28 January 2019

Envoy: 'Obstacles' Preventing Palestine's Full UN Membership Need Time to Be Removed

Lebanon: Berri Exerts Pressure on Parties to Form Cabinet

France, Egypt Ink Partnership Deals, Debate Human Rights

Egypt to Issue International Bonds Denominated in Dollars, Euros before June

Simple Tweak to Lukaku's Role Keeps Charmed Prince Solskjær's Reign Alive

How Did Barcelona End up Signing Kevin-Prince Boateng?

Trump Warns Europeans against Shirking Iran Sanctions

Boeing Plans to Build Hypersonic Airplane

Study: Alzheimer’s Disease Could Start in the Mouth

Tehran Signs ‘Strategic Cooperation Deal’ With Damascus

Germans Spend $4 Billion Euros on Coffee Annually

Yemen: Griffiths Leaves Houthi Meeting Empty-Handed

Kadim Al-Saher Adds More Concert Dates at Winter Tantoura Festival

Aramco: National Industry Development and Logistics Program is Historic Event in Saudi Development

Saudi Crown Prince Inaugurates National Industry Development and Logistics Program

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Philippines over Church Bombings

Iraqis amid Mosul's Silent Ruins Fear the Loss of a Dialect

Eastern Libya Govt. Officials Visit Sabha

Iran Denies Contacts with France over its Missile Program

Sudanese President Extends Ceasefire in 2 States

Iran Revolutionary Guards Commander Vows to ‘Eliminate’ Israel if Attacked

Saudi Arabia Launches National Industrial Development and Logistics Program

UAE’s ADNOC Signs Strategic Partnership with Eni, OMV

Dubai Ruler Awards Contributors to Progress in Gender Balance in UAE

SABIC Profits Exceed 16%

Bahrain Upholds Ruling in Terror Group Case

UAE Adopts Establishment of GCC 'Payment Linkage' Systems

Saudi Unemployment at 12.8% in Q3 2018

Jordan Invites Syria to Attend Meeting of Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union

Misk Innovation, 500 Startups Launch Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program

Sudan: Party Withdraws from Pro-Bashir Coalition

King Salman Receives Kingdom’s Mufti

Kremlin: Idlib Agreement with Turkey not Fully Implemented

Oman 2040 Vision Eyes 93% Non-oil Contribution to GDP

Brexit Will Make the US and Europe Less Safe

Netanyahu Warns 'Hezbollah' of Israel’s 'Lethal' Power

Saudi Arabia Inaugurates TAADIN Platform for Mining

Chahed’s Long Live Tunisia Party Launches in Monastir

Syrian Children in Focus at Sarajevo Museum on War and Childhood

ISIS Resumes Counter Attacks East of Euphrates

UN Envoy Discusses Syrian Political Deadlock with Egyptian FM

Houthis to Face International Pressure for Dodging Implementation of Stockholm Agreement

Iran Announces Offensive Strategy against Threats

Iraq: Scores Injured, Several Dead in Salahuddin's Twin Bombing

The Davos Forum and the Ethiopian Guest

Yemeni Negotiator Ask Houthis for Serious Implementation of Prisoners Swap Deal

Kuwait: Constitutional Court Overrules MP’s Petition

Gonzalo Higuaín: ‘Infernal Machine’ Ready to Relaunch Career at Chelsea

Paul Pogba’s ‘Pace and Power’ Stresses Need for Rethink Over Bame Coverage

Lebanon: Blocking Third Knot Persists Despite Hariri's Talks in Paris

Sunday 27 January 2019

Bashir Criticizes Copying of ‘Arab Spring’ in Sudan

Retired General Running for President Vows to Defy Algerian Regime

Griffiths to Asharq Al-Awsat: No Element of Truth to Reports of Disagreements with Cammaert

Macron in Egypt, Hopes to Garner Support for his Stance on Libya

Asma Assad Undergoes Successful Operation to Remove Malignant Tumor

Egypt Says 2 Local Terrorist Commanders Killed in N. Sinai

Baghdad Summons Turkish Envoy over Death of Kurdish Protester

Lagarde Recommends Granting Egypt 5th Tranche of IMF Loan

Kuwait Finance House: Bahrain’s Ahli United Bank Merger is Underway

The Digital Drug: Internet Addiction Spawns US Treatment Programs

Saudi Arabia Condemns Philippines Cathedral Bombings

King Salman Issues Decree to Promote 84 Judges at Justice Ministry

Lavrov in Tunisia, Warns of Threats Posed by Terrorist Groups in Libya

Davos and the End of Khashoggi’s Crisis

UN: Mortar Shelling Destroys Hodeidah Grain Silos

Israel OKs Transferring Qatari Funds to Implement Humanitarian Projects in Gaza

Iran Senior Cleric Denies Naming Candidates to Replace Khamenei

Macron Visit to Lebanon Hinges on New Govt.

ISIS Claims Abduction of Coptic Man in North Sinai

Syria’s UN Envoy Arrives in Cairo

Fatah Eyes More Power in New Govt. that Excludes Hamas

The Danger of Calling Out Cyberattackers

Turkey Resumes Flights to Kurdistan’s Sulaymaniyah Airport

Kurdish Protesters Storm Turkish Camp in Iraq over Recent Raids

Maurizio Sarri is Playing a Dangerous Game with Criticism of Chelsea Players

Emiliano Sala, the Humble Forward who Enriched Everyone's Lives

Saturday 26 January 2019

Algerian ‘Islamist’ Party Announces Candidate for Presidency

Saudi Arabia Unveils National Industrial Development and Logistics Program

Macron Kicks off Egypt Visit, Meets Sisi Monday

Damascus Criticizes Turkey’s Reference to Adana Treaty to Justify Military Intervention in Syria

Sudanese President Heads to Egypt for Sisi Talks

Russia Urges Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria to Return Syria to Arab League

In Wartime Yemen, Children Find Solace in Music

Misk Forum at Davos: Holds Seminars on Role of Youth in Shaping Future of Economy

Palestinian Exports Top $1 Billion

KSRelief Condemns Houthi Attack on Refugee Camp in Hajjah Governorate

Cold Snap Leaves Victims in Algeria, Tunisia

Tunisia Granted French Loan

Coalition Strikes Kill 42 in ISIS Syria Holdout

Exclusive: Musa al-Sadr’s Disappearance: 4 Decades of Judicial Setbacks, Political Accusations

Several Dead following Accidental Blast in Taliban-held Afghan District

On Jan. 25 Revolution Anniversary: Egypt Bolsters Security Presence in Squares

Tehran: Arrested American Investigated on Security-Related Charges

King of Morocco Receives Russian Foreign Minister

Lebanese Mafia Brothers Arrested over Berlin Kidnapping Plot

Egypt Expects New Oil Investments in Red Sea Region

Brexit and Pressure on Finances of England’s Universities

Houthis Accused of Using ‘Health' Staff Names to Loot Aid

MiSk Global Forum Participates in Davos Economic Forum

Qatar's Proposal to Host Palestinian Talks Met with Fatah's Reservation

Hodeidah Governor: Houthis Recently Recruited 1,000 Child Soldiers

Libya: Haftar Forces Take Control of Sabha Citadel

Championship Promotion Race: Who’s Heading Up and Who’s Missing Out?

Friday 25 January 2019

Moscow Proposes Adana Pact as Alternative to US Security Zone

Risk of Heart Diseases Starts in the Womb

Ford Mustang Cobra 1993 Auctioned for $132,000

Tunisian Mother Seeks Help for her Super-Intelligent Son

IMF: Morocco to Widen Dirham Currency Band when Conditions Permit

UNESCO: 617 Million Children Cannot Read or Count

1st Hydrogen Fuel Cell Fueling Station to be Built in Saudi Arabia's

Lebanon Signs Deal with Russian Firm to Operate Oil Installations in Tripoli

Iran Holds Infantry Drill in Isfahan

Trial Reopens for Suspects in Tunisia’s Bardo Museum Terror Attack

Erdogan Expects Security Zone in Syria in Months

Egypt Won’t Buy More Rafale Jets during Macron Visit

UAE to Host Preparatory Conference for 2019 UN Climate Summit

Saudi Court to Resume beIN Sports Case Hearing on Feb. 24

Saudi Arabia Dispatches Delegation to Sudan in Solidarity Gesture

Hamas Informs Qatari Diplomat of Doha Grant Rejection

Yemen Govt. Criticizes Failure to Identify Obstructors of Sweden Deal

France Threatens Iran With New Sanctions if Missile Talks Fail

Riyadh, WEF Cooperate to Kick off 4th Industrial Revolution

MMEC Mannesmann Partners with ACWA Power to Build Sohar Calciner Plant

Yemeni Government Voices Support for Ongoing Military Operations

Exclusive - From Riyadh to Davos: A Message of Confidence and Reform

Turkey Releases Kurdish MP Following Hunger Strike

Saudi Companies See Profit Growth

Lebanon's Nadine Labaki Makes Oscars History with her Nomination

SDF: ISIS Presence in Syria to End within a Month

Iran Govt. Anxiously Awaits Expediency Council’s Ruling on FATF Bid

Saudi FM Holds Talks with UN Envoy to Syria

Fresh US Sanctions Hit Iran’s Quds Force, Mahan Air

Saudi Arabia Grants Investment License in Red Sea

Aguila Saleh to Asharq Al-Awsat: Libya Crisis Can Only Be Resolved by Replacing Current Rulers

Iraq Parliament Fails to Vote on Justice, Education Portfolios

Iran ‘Angry’ over Failure to Activate S-300 System in Syria

Sudan: 1 Dead, Several Injured in March to Presidential Palace

Thursday 24 January 2019

Lebanon: Possible Breakthrough in Government Formation

Trump: In Third Year with Three Charges

Sarraj to Appoint Military Commander in S. Libya, Stoking Tensions with Haftar

US Sends Additional Troops to Syria Ahead of Pullout

Arsenal’s Era of Austerity Is Not Over Yet: Emery Must Make Do and Mend

Marouane Fellaini: Forever Tainted as Old Trafford’s King of Dark Times

Yemen Calls on UN to Identify Obstructors of Political Process

Saudi Ambassador: Mechanisms to Support Lebanon

SRMG Launches Independent Arabia, AlAhmary Editor-in-Chief

Israeli Student Charged With Killing Palestinian Woman in Stone Attack

Kataeb Party Reiterates Call for Technocrat Government

Board of Directors of Two Gulf Banks Discuss Plans to Merge

Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam Lauds Saudi Pavilion at Cairo Book Fair

Amnesty Slams Iran's Mass Arrests in 2018

Syrian Regime Suspends Special Visas for EU Diplomats

Global Fatwa Index: Terror Fatwas Focus on Abolishing Patriotism

Abu-Ghazaleh Warns of Global Economic Crisis in 2020

Arab League Decries Israeli Intention to Halt TIPH

US Reiterates Its Support for Sarraj

Morocco Busts ISIS-linked Terrorist Cell

Germany Seeks to Establish New Partnerships with Saudi Arabia

Lebanon: New Government Proposal Strips FPM of Blocking Third

Syria’s Manbij: Town Caught in Crosshairs of Political, Military Interests

Iraq Parliament Approves Largest-Ever Budget for 2019

Police Foil Plot to Carry Out Bomb Attack on Muslim Town North New York

PA Seeks International Protection for Prisoners

Algerian Government Vows Judicial Impartiality in Presidential Polls

Turkey Says Can Form Syria 'Security Zone' Alone

Lebanon: Hezbollah Accused of Attempting to Change the Constitution

Carlos Ghosn Resigns as Renault Boss, Nissan Plans to Oust him from Board

Yemen's Human Rights Minister: Future Won't be Achieved through Fragile Political Settlement

UN Envoy, Chief Monitor Meet in Riyadh over Hodeida Ceasefire

Sistani Calls for Rebuilding Areas Devastated by War with ISIS

Iranian Diplomat Condemns Tehran’s 'Reckless' Approach to Conducting Operations

Wednesday 23 January 2019

Report: Israeli Specialist Saved Abbas when Treated for Pneumonia

Land Subsidence Threatens Iran

The Three Generations of Marcos Alonsos Who Have Played at Wembley

Phil Masinga: South Africa Striker Who Made Premier League History With Leeds

Moroccan Opposition Party Calls for Resumption of Winter Time

Blood Test for Early Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease

Khalid bin Salman: Houthis Determined to Uphold Misery of Yemenis

What is More Important than Pompeo’s Reassurances

Erdogan, Putin Discuss Ways to Stabilize Syria’s Idlib

Damascus Threatens to Strike Tel Aviv Airport in Retaliation to Israeli Strikes

France to Announce New Trade Mechanism with Iran Soon

No Injuries as 2 Bombings Rock Syria’s Afrin

Iraqi Soldier Killed in Bombing near Kirkuk

Israeli PM Threatens Gaza with ‘Lethal’ Action

Communities Hosting Syrian Refugees Burdened With Deteriorating Economic Situation

Damascus Apartment Fire Kills 7 Siblings

In the Robot Era, ILO Pushes for Protecting Workers' Rights

12 Saudi Projects in Renewable Energy During 2019

Saudi Arabia Receives Offers from 5 Countries to Build 2 Nuclear Reactors

Tunisia’s UGTT Mulls 'Compromise' Ahead of Strike

Exclusive – Fighting in Libya Leaves Psychological Scars on its Children

Saudi Arabia's CMA Licenses 1st Entity for Special Purposes

Sony Offers Robocop Dog to Watch Kids, Elderly

Discussions on Preparations for Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum

Report on Netanyahu's Intervention in ‘Editorial Decisions’ Reinforce Accusations of Bribery

Sudan: Angry Protests Continue in Khartoum, Omdurman

Davos: Aramco Eyes Multi-Billion-Dollar US Gas Acquisitions

Israel Launches Successful Anti-ballistic Missile Trial

Kurdish Forces Overrun Last ISIS-held Village in Syria

King Salman Receives Senior Commerce Ministry Officials

Yemen: Legitimate Govt Promises to Pay Wages in Houthi-Controlled Areas

UAE's Fujairah Port Bans Open-loop Scrubbers

Jordan PM Makes Small Changes to Cabinet

Lebanon Must Speed up Govt. Formation or Face Painful Economic Repercussions

Egypt's SODIC, MNHD Cancel Merger Deal

Tunisian Government Resumes Negotiations With Unions on Wage Crisis

Hackers Target Kuwait Ministry Phone

10 Days Will Decide Fate of Yemen Prisoner Exchange

US Forces in Iraq Confuse Pro-Iran Factions

Russia Likely to Operate 'S-300' in Syria by March

Ministerial Meeting of AREI Kicks Off

Militias Agree to New Ceasefire in Libya Capital as LNA Kills Terrorists in Derna

Russia Assures Arab Capitals of Curbing Iran Influence in Syria Before Normalization

Pompeo Echoes Reagan’s ‘Peace Through Strength’ Mantra

Saudi Arabia Rejects All Israeli Policies, Practices against Palestine

Iraqi PM to Appear before Parliament over Memo that Binds Lawmakers’ Privileges

Tuesday 22 January 2019

Griffiths’ Mission Faces New Houthi Obstacles, Sources

Iraqi ‘Chemical’ Scientist Admits to Assisting ISIS

5 Retired Officers Seek to Succeed Algeria’s Bouteflika

Abbas Seeks Hamas's Approval to Participate in Parliamentary Elections

Iranian Ministers Send ‘Warning Letter’ to Khamenei on FATF

From Souness to Hoddle via Allison: Beware the Manager Returning ‘Home’

Jarrod Bowen: From Playing Without Pay to Scoring for Fun at Hull

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Become Top Global Entertainment Destination

UK Scientists Develop New Game to Improve Concentration

New Treatment to Cure Breast Cancer with no Surgeries

German Citizen Leaves 160,000 Euros to Africa on Church Altar

King Salman Receives Bahrain’s Foreign Minister

A Century on, Basra's British-Era Shipyard Going Strong

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy of Detention of American-Born Anchor

Israel Kills Hamas Fighter in Retaliation to Wounding Soldier

Bombing Rocks Syrian Regime Stronghold of Latakia

Lebanon’s ‘Capernaum’ Nominated for Best Foreign Film at Oscars

Saudi Aramco Recognized as Leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

PA Says will Stop Accepting US Aid in Response to New Anti-terrorism Law

Lebanon's Finance Minister: 'Steps Needed After Long-term Investment Rating Downgraded '

Cyber-security Fastest Growing Sector in Saudi Arabia

SAMA Enhances Responsible Financing Programs

IESCO Condemns Houthi Pillaging of Yemen’s Historic Zabid Library

MWL Helps Burundi’s Blind

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Resolution on Yemen Ceasefire

Head of Iranian Air Force Vows to ‘Eliminate’ Israel

Red Sea Project Master Plan Wins Seal of Approval

Egypt Takes New Steps to Boost Ties with Europe

Egypt: 59 Suspected Militants Killed in Sinai

EU Sanctions 11 Syrian Businessmen, 5 Entities

Saudi Firms Announce Q4 2018 Results

Russia Dismantles Terror Cell that Funds ISIS

Exclusive - Latest Israeli Strikes on Syria Hold New Ramifications

Senior Kurdish Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Damascus Must Put Words on Dialogue into Action

Houthis Fill in Foreigners Names in Prisoners Swap Bid

Saudi Govt. to Pay Private Sector its Dues in 60 Days

Jordan Objects to Israel's Opening of Airport near Red Sea

Jordan’s FM: Political Crises Have Exhausted the Arab Economy

Anti-Iran Kurdish Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Want to Establish Independent State

Kuwait Expects a $25 Bn Budget Deficit in 2019-2020

Manchester United Need to Use Head Not Heart Over Future of Solskjær

Calm Day in Khartoum, Calls for Night Protests

Chelsea Have a Good Manager, Players – so Why Are They in a Mess?

Monday 21 January 2019

Amazon Develops New Vest for Worker-Robot Interaction

6 Ancient Tombs Discovered in Egypt’s Aswan

Study: Moderate Hunger is Good for Health

Lebanese PM Launches New Initiative to Resolve Cabinet Deadlock

Saudi Film Festival Seeks to Boost Local Industry

Griffiths in Sanaa to Convince Houthis Commit to Sweden Agreement

Iraqi PM Chooses 2 Ministerial Candidates from Online Portal

Saudi King Relieves General Authority of Civil Aviation Chief of his Duties

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Talks with Singaporean Deputy PM

UN Envoy in Russia, Hopes Conditions Met for Syrian Refugee Return

Erdogan Says Syria ‘Safe Zone’ Will Not Harbor Kurdish Separatists

Iran Not Invited to Int’l Conference on Middle East in Poland

Saudi Aramco Inks MoU with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

5 Demining Specialists Killed in Accidental Explosion in Yemen

Iraq Says Goodbye to Beloved Archaeologist, Museums Champion Gailani

UAE Businessmen Discuss Investment, Trade Opportunities in Syria

Iraq to Gradually Transfer Local Security from Army Hold to Police

Mcgurk Decries 'Total Reversal' of US Policy on Syria

Sudan Seeks to Boost Oil Investments with US

Egyptian-Kuwaiti Cooperation Council to Discuss Investment Opportunities

Turkey: Over 15,000 Military Officers Suspended Since 2016 Failed Coup

Houthis Celebrate Their Dead, Launch New Graveyards

Egypt's Grand Mufti Hails Saudi Arabia’s Service of Muslims

Israel, Iran Exchange Threats as Syria Tensions Flare

Brazil Imports Worth USD 7.6 Bn From Arab World in 2018

Deadly Suicide Attack on Kurdish-US Convoy in Hasakeh

UK Court Rejects Case Brought by Mother of ISIS Suspect

Iran’s FATF Bid Awaits Expediency Council’s Green Light

PA Refuses to Close UNRWA Schools in Jerusalem

Sudan President Accuses ‘Infiltrators’ of Killing Protesters

Calls for Amending Law on Presidential Terms Gain Legal, Media Attention in Egypt

Philippine Muslims Vote in Referendum on Self-Rule

Abul Gheit: No US Pressure on Arab Leaders to Skip Beirut Summit

The Conflict Over Iraq

Germany Bans Iranian Airline Mahan

Tunisia: Nidaa Announces Essebsi Candidate for Presidential Elections

Egypt Parliament Speaker Discusses Boosting Bilateral Cooperation in Kuwait

The Best Young Players in the Championship this Season

Sisi: Looks Forward to Paradigm Shift in Ties with France

Martin O’Neill Boards the Nottingham Forest Train and Wants Express Start

UN Envoy Discusses Yemen Conflict in Oman before Heading to Sanaa

Sunday 20 January 2019

Abdul Mahdi Snubs Local Officials during Basra Visit

Dispute on Refugees Ahead of ‘Beirut Declaration’

Deadly Israeli Strikes on Iranian Military Targets in Syria

UN Criticizes LNA Operations in Southern Libya

Former Algerian PM Announces Run for Presidency

Netanyahu Hopes for ‘Breakthrough’ as Israel, Chad Revive Ties

Tehran Denies Allegations of Spying on German Army

HRDF Provides 30% of Salaries of Saudis Working in Private Sector

Egypt Requests Seizing Gamal Mubarak’s Funds in Cyprus

Yamani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Taiz Committee to Commence Mission

Ankara Rejects Syrian Regime Presence in Manbij, Criticizes Washington

Saudi Arabia, UAE Launch 7 Strategic Initiatives

Iraqi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We’re Trying to Bring Syria Back to AL by Consensus

Lebanese President Urges More Efforts to Repatriate Syrian Refugees

Triple Attack on ISIS Last Pocket East of Euphrates

Coalition Air Strikes Hit Seven Houthi Targets in Sanaa

UAE: CEOs Upbeat Despite Global Instability

Unified Organization for Women's Work Environment Initiative Launched in Saudi Arabia

Economic Summit Disappoints Lebanon on Several Levels, Confirms Power of ‘Shiite Duo’

EU-Iran Dialogue Reaches Roadblock

Algeria: Movement for the Society of Peace to Engage in Future Presidential Elections

Iraqi MPs File Complaints against Two Ministers

Explosion Syria's Damascus Leaves a Number of Dead, Wounded

Judicial Decision to Indict Netanyahu in Case 4000

Saturday 19 January 2019

Saudi Arabia, South Africa Co-sign MoI to Construct Refinery, Petrochemical Complex

Jonny Williams: ‘People Said It’s Nice to See Some Honesty From a Footballer’

Leeds’ Spying Should Be Treated as a Form of Entertainment, Not Cheating

Sudan Protesters Plan More Nationewide Rallies

Nasr Hariri Sees Window for Political Solution in Syria

Moroccan PM Calls for Speeding National E-Integration

Trump Pays Tribute to Americans Killed in Syria Attack

Six Civilians Dead in US-Led Strike on ISIS in Syria: Monitor

Morocco Says it Foiled 89,000 Illegal Migration Attempts in 2018

Israeli, Palestinian Officials Reject Leaked Trump Peace Plan

At Least 3 Migrants Dead Off Libya

Many Coffee Species Threatened With Extinction, Scientists Warn

Tunisia Labor Union Calls for More Strikes in February

13 Killed in Latest Round of Tripoli Fighting

Minister: Tunisia Received Loans Worth $5.3 Billion in 4 Years

29th Int’l Conference of the Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Kicks off in Cairo

Tunisian Soldiers Hurt in October Suicide Attack Reject Remuneration

Exclusive - Mubarak Al-Mahdi: Revolution Won, Security Forces Will Collapse

Economists: Sudan Must Reform to Pull Economy Out of Nosedive

US Senator from Turkey: ISIS Not Yet Destroyed in Syria

Stocks Bask in Trade Optimism

Rising Tensions Sweep Across Iraqi-Syrian Borders

US Confirms Arrest of American-Iranian Anchor as Witness in Federal Probe

Sudan: Wave of Anger Surrounds Funerals of 2 People

David Wagner Can Hold Head High After End of Huddersfield Love Affair

Chelsea Should Think Twice About Paredes and Higuaín

6 Obstacles Hinder Establishment of ‘Safe Zone’ on Syrian-Turkish Border

MP Jaber to Asharq Al-Awsat: Fate of New Lebanese Cabinet Unclear

Egypt Holds Hearing in Trial of 213 ‘Wilayat Sinai’ Terrorists

Cammaert Frustrates Houthi Stalling Tactics in Hodeidah

Stem Cells to Treat Visual Impairments in Elderly

Greek, Roman Artifacts Discovered in Alexandria

Friday 18 January 2019

Italian Town Offers Dozens of Houses for Sale for €1

Aoun’s Hosting of Economic Summit Vexes Syria

Turkey's Int’l Investment Position Improves

Arab League: Consensus Unavailable for Ending Syria’s Suspension

UN: Houthis Finance War with Fuel from Iran 

Int’l Crisis Group: 3 Possible Scenarios to End Sudan Bloodshed

Egypt Trusts Lebanese Institutions to Form New Govt.

Arab League: Reduced Representation Does not Undermine Beirut Economic Summit

UN Hopes to Hold National Conference on Libya

Israeli PM Hopes More EU Countries Will Relocate Embassies to Jerusalem

At Arab Summit, Lebanese FM Calls for Restoring Syria Membership

Turkey Rejects Syrian Regime Forces in Manbij

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