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Regional and International Relations
In era of cheap oil, Saudi loses shine for foreign workers Saudi Arabia is experiencing austerity, with fewer jobs available to foreigners.
Male Emirati teachers in demand How to tackle the gender imbalance of teachers in the United Arab Emirates.
More than Dh30 million worth of fake car parts seized during UAE raids The regime, in cooperation with several law firms, seized over two hundred thousand fake car parts throughout the Emirates this week.
State: $33 Billion in GCC Weapon Sales in 11 Months The total does not include additional military aircraft sales to Qatar and Kuwait which are still awaiting US government approval.
Abu Dhabi gets backlot boost to reputation as prime film location Abu Dhabi hosted the set of the latest Star Wars film recently and hopes to capitalize on future film crews, both locally and internationally.
California Chrome Wins Dubai World Cup The race marks the third major victory for the horse, which competed in the same race last year in Dubai but came in second.
UAE petrol prices to rise more than 10 per cent in April Petrol prices will go up in the Emirates starting Friday, following a rally in global oil prices this week.
The story of the new Dubai Expo 2020 logo - video Dubai unveiled its new logo for the Dubai 2020 expo this week, inspired by a gold ring artifact.
Art Dubai: happiness and human rights Artists showcasing their work at Art Dubai carefully articulate their political messages.
UAE Authority: Russia Plane Crash Data 'Satisfactory' Investigations continue in the FlyDubai plane crash that killed all sixty-two people on board in Russia.
UAE finds 38 guilty in terror case, issues 11 life sentences Those sentenced were part of an overall case involving plans to kill government officials in the Emirates.
Oman to encourage household generation of solar power Grappling with less oil revenue, Oman pushes citizens toward alternative energy options.
Qatar’s exports slide 32.5% on year in February The largest percentage of Qatar’s exports went to Japan, South Korea, and India.
Kuwaitis face cuts in lavish benefits as oil prices drop Kuwait tackles government spending by instituting corporate taxes, privatizing facilities, and reducing oil and gas subsidies.
Anke Brandt breaks kitesurfing world record in epic Bahrain to Doha trip The athlete broke her own personal record in a journey that lasted seventeen hours.
GCC adopts uniform admission process to achieve 100pc literacy University admissions in the GCC will now abide by similar standards, following a meeting in Saudi Arabia last week.
Iran’s president says he wants to resolve tensions with Saudi Arabia In a visit to Pakistan this week, Iranian president Hassan Rouhani extended an invitation for dialogue with Saudi Arabia to settle disputes.
Saudi Arabia Urges Iran To Change 'Behavior' During a speech in Riyadh, foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir addressed Iran and cited Saudi Arabia’s wishes to renew ties with Iran but only if the country adjusted its actions.
Al Jazeera Announces Layoffs, Mostly in Qatar The station plans to cut five hundred positions, in addition to the closing of Al Jazeera America, which was announced last month.
Kerala link to Kuwait drug smuggling A look at how India supplies the drug trade in Kuwait.
More than 60 Lebanese expelled from Kuwait A list compiled by GCC countries singles out individuals with ties to Hizballah to prevent them from working again in the Gulf region.
Qatar Museums launches training programme for archaeologists from GCC The program will specifically focus on Stone Age excavation and restoration in the GCC.
Saudi man arrested for flying ‘pretty’ rainbow flag unaware it symbolised LGBT pride The doctor was released from jail and removed the flag, which he had placed on a pole in front of his house.
Why Saudi Arabia bought 14,000 acres of US farm land Almarai, a dairy company based in Saudi Arabia, will now grow alfalfa in the United States to feed its cows, stirring a debate about water use and export.
Reports and Opinions
Low oil prices: Impetus for change and reforms in GCC Analysts see the latest decline in oil prices as a means of diversifying oil economies and bringing about much needed financial reforms.
Saudi Arabia versus Iran A comparative look at the governments and policies of Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Sentenced To Die In Saudi Arabia An upcoming Frontline documentary features a segment looking at the sentence of Ali Nimr in Saudi Arabia.
5 Ways Ordinary People Are Challenging the Saudi GovernmentFrontline looks at the ways in which activists in Saudi Arabia get their message out to the world.
British arms sales to Saudi Arabia are immoral and illegal Mounting pressure builds in the United Kingdom over weapons sales to Saudi Arabia.
What does Saudi Arabia want for Yemen and Syria?Al Jazeera speaks to Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Nations in an episode of Upfront.
Clinton, Trump, and Riyadh How will Saudi Arabia react to a new president in the White House?
The Saudi origins of Belgium’s Islamist threat Did Saudi Arabia play a role in the growth of religious extremism in Europe?
Crisis in Yemen
Saudi Arabia Says 109 Yemenis Traded for 9 Saudis Amid War The swap took place days after the announcement of an upcoming ceasefire in Yemen between Saudi coalition forces and Houthi rebels.
One Year Later: Why We Saudis Went to War in Yemen Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States publishes a defense of Saudi war policy in Yemen.
Yemen: What Picture Will You Take? A human rights activist visiting Yemen documents his final days in the country of ruins.
Dozens Reported Dead in US Airstrike on 'Al Qaeda Camp' in Yemen The latest wave of drone attacks mark a possible shift in US drone policy, targeting groups instead of individuals.
Massive protests in Sanaa mark the anniversary of Yemen’s civil war Protesters in Yemen rally against Saudi Arabia’s yearlong airstrike campaign in the country.
UN Announces 'Last Chance' Ceasefire in Yemen Dates are set for the start of a ceasefire and the commencement of peace talks in Yemen.
No end in sight to war in Yemen One analyst asks whether or not peace talks in Yemen will amount to anything significant.
Fighting for justice for women amidst conflict in Yemen Women will face the biggest challenges as a result of the war in Yemen.
Human Rights
U.S. quiet as ally Bahrain imprisons human rights activist with her infant for tearing up photo of king Maryam al-Khawaja speaks out about her family’s ordeals with the Bahraini prison system and flagrant abuses of human rights.
Bahrain: Unfair Charges, Unfair Trial Human Rights Watch highlights the unjust arrest of Bahraini activist Zainab al-Khawaja, asking government officials in the European Union and Denmark to call for her release.
U.S. ally Saudi Arabia sentences journalist to 5 years in prison for tweets defending women’s rights, activists The journalist was arrested in 2014 but received his prison sentence, fine, and travel ban this week, joining many others imprisoned over speech and activism.
IN SEARCH OF A MISSING OFW FATHER IN SAUDI One son puts out a plea to locate his father, a Filipino worker in Saudi Arabia who was last heard from in 1998.
YOU TOOK MY LIFE FIRST: THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS AGAINST MIGRANTS IN THE GULF High suicide rates among domestic workers and laborers in the GCC result from unfair working conditions and no access to mental health resources.
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