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Arab World Sudanese Army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (4-L) and commander of the Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (3-L), accompanied by leaders of civilian groups hold up signed documents of a framework agreement to end the political stalemate in Khartoum, Sudan, 05 December 2022. (EPA)

Regional, Int’l Powers Welcome Sudanese Political Agreement 

Several regional and international powers welcomed the signing of a framework deal between Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group on Monday. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Sudanese army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (C) and leaders of civilian groups sign documents of a framework agreement to end the political stalemate in Khartoum, Sudan, 05 December 2022. (EPA)

Sudanese Parties Welcome Signing of Deal for New Political Transition  

Sudanese parties welcomed on Monday the signing of a framework agreement between Sudanese forces on a new political transition.  The parties deemed the…

Ahmed Younes (Khartoum)
Arab World Activist Haidar al-Zeidi. (Haidar al-Zeidi Facebook page)

Activist Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail for Criticizing PMF in Iraq 

The Iraqi judiciary sentenced on Monday an activist to three years in prison for “insulting state institutions” after criticizing the Popular Mobilization…

Fadhel al-Nashmi (Baghdad)
Arab World  Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani and Fatah Alliance leader Hadi Al-Amiri (INA)

Iraq: Sacking of Security Leaders Raises Suspicions of ‘Political Purge’

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani, in record timing, has imposed unprecedented administrative changes by sacking hundreds of security officials and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)
Business A huge ministerial presence of leaders of the global tourism sector during the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Lisbon, Riyadh to Promote Integrated Tourism Sector Partnership

Rita Marques, secretary of state for Tourism of Portugal, revealed that her country is eyeing the conclusion of an agreement with Saudi Arabia in the field of…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business The Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is currently being held in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

50 Agreements Worth $50 Bln Signed at WTTC’s Global Summit in Riyadh

More than 50 agreements and memorandums of understanding, with a value exceeding $50 billion, were signed on the sidelines of the Global Summit of the World…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Features A US patrol monitors a position between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian opposition factions supported by Türkiye in the countryside of Hasakah, east of the Euphrates, in December 2021. (AFP)

Seven US Betrayals of Kurds within a Century… Will It Fail Them Again in Syria?

If the reaction to Turkish incursions or continued aerial bombardment against Kurdish targets in northern Syria does not meet Kurdish expectations and demands,…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Interviews Head of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea. (Lebanese Forces)

Geagea: Dialogue with Hezbollah, its Allies Is a Waste of Time

Head of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea usually prefers to remain optimistic, in contrast to the dreariness in Lebanon that is grappling with an unprecedented…

Thaer Abbas (Beirut)
World A rally is held in London in support of the protests in Iran. (dpa)

Iran Intensifies Threats Against Journalists in London

Employees of businesses and media firms at London’s Chiswick Business Park were alarmed by the unprecedented deployment of Metropolitan Police in the area in…

Adil Al-Salmi (London)
Gulf The opening of At-Turaif neighborhood and the restaurants area in Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah represents a very important event in the Diriyah Gate development project (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Diriyah’s At-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace to Start Welcoming Visitors Next Week

Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb inaugurated the UNESCO World Heritage sites At-Turaif and the Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah on Monday. Visitors will start…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan listens to a presentation on ADNOC's new strategy. (WAM)

UAE Supports Responsible Energy Transition

The UAE is committed to remaining a responsible global energy provider and enabling a more sustainable future, announced President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi)
Business Dubai Chambers Chairman Abdul Aziz al-Ghurair at the Diplomatic Circle 2022. (WAM)

Dubai Unveils Plans to Establish New Country-Specific Business Councils

The Dubai Chambers has developed plans to establish new country-specific business councils operating in Dubai and expand their roles to support ongoing efforts…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai)