Libya's recognised parliament rejects U.N.- backed unity government
Libya's internationally recognised parliament voted on Monday to reject a unity government proposed under a United Nations-backed plan to resolve the country's political crisis...
UAE says ready to support anti-ISIS coalition with troops
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday it was ready to supply ground troops to help support and train an international military coalition...
Saudi King leaves country on holiday, crown prince to manage affairs in his absence
Saudi Arabia's King Salman left the country on holiday on Thursday and appointed the crown prince to manage the kingdom's affairs in his absence,...
Israel says it reached deal with UAE to jointly fight virus
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that his government and the United Arab Emirates will soon announce a partnership in...
Saudi shares dive after deficit announcement
Saudi shares dived at the start of trading Tuesday a day after the oil-rich kingdom announced a record $98 billion deficit this year and...
Syrian government says ready for talks, wants list of "terrorist groups"
Syria's government told a U.N. envoy on Saturday it was ready to participate in Geneva peace talks later this month but said officials wanted to...
Saudi Arabia opens retail sector to more foreign investment
Saudi Arabia has approved rules opening its retail sector to greater foreign investment, official media said on Tuesday, as part of wide-ranging economic reforms.
The...
Syrian opposition and rebels not invited to Vienna talks with Saudi
Neither Syria's main political opposition body nor representatives of the armed opposition have been invited to international talks on the country's war, an opposition...
UN says aiming to restart Syria peace talks on April 9
The UN's Syria envoy said Thursday he is aiming to restart peace talks on April 9, disregarding a regime request that negotiations not resume...
World's largest indoor theme park to open in Dubai
The world's largest indoor theme park is set to open in Dubai this month to lure back some of the tourists and residents who...
