Editor selections

Editor selections

Features Syria's Return... 'Step after Step'?

Syria's Return... 'Step after Step'?

Once again, quiet diplomatic discussions have resumed over adopting a new approach towards Syria. This time around, they would test reaching a roadmap that…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Features Syrian Emigrant Stuck In Belarus Refuses to Return to 'Hell'...As Another Reaches the 'European Dream'

Syrian Emigrant Stuck In Belarus Refuses to Return to 'Hell'...As Another Reaches the 'European Dream'

I would rather die here than go back to hell. Even the police officer at Damascus airport asked me about my destination, and whether it was Germany or the…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Features Syrian War Brought Together Putin, Khamenei, Will 'Normalization' Pull them Apart?

Syrian War Brought Together Putin, Khamenei, Will 'Normalization' Pull them Apart?

One of the main drivers of the initiatives, raids and pressure on Syria is the Iranian presence there and questions about the future of its military…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Arab World US Officials Demand Comprehensive Strategy to Confront Syria’s Illicit Drug Trade

US Officials Demand Comprehensive Strategy to Confront Syria’s Illicit Drug Trade

Over the course of the Syrian civil war, the Syrian regime had transformed into one of the leading “narcotics institutions” worldwide. Its production chains…

Muath Alamri (Washington)
Features The Consequences of ‘Normalization’ with Damascus

The Consequences of ‘Normalization’ with Damascus

Key Arab countries are expected to take more steps towards the normalization of ties with Syria before re-admitting Damascus into the Arab League by a more…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Gulf Khaled Hamawi

Saudi Nationality Granted to Energy Experts, Religious, Medical and Academic Figures

The list of people who have been granted Saudi nationality, in wake of Thursday's royal decree, covers all vital sectors that have contributed to enriching the…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Business ‘Lockheed Martin’: Saudi Arabia Provides Ideal Opportunities for Manufacturing Parts of Our Military Products

‘Lockheed Martin’: Saudi Arabia Provides Ideal Opportunities for Manufacturing Parts of Our Military Products

International Business Vice President at Lockheed Martin Ray Piselli has said that Saudi Arabia provides ideal opportunities for manufacturing parts of…

Mosaed al-Zayani (Dubai)
Features Richard Ratcliffe and his daughter Gabriella outside the FCDO, November 5. (AFP)

Europe and the Growing Challenge of Iran’s ‘Hostage Taking'

Richard Ratcliffe, who has been campaigning to bring his wife home for over five years, ended a three-week hunger strike today. He spent the last 20 nights…

Najlaa Habriri (London)
Features Washington's Priorities in Syria Don't Include Iran's Withdrawal

Washington's Priorities in Syria Don't Include Iran's Withdrawal

The administration of US President Joe Biden has set five priorities in Syria, none of which call for the withdrawal of Iran, in contrast to the previous…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Business Azerbaijani Energy Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: OPEC+ Efforts Boost Balance, Organize Global Markets

Azerbaijani Energy Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: OPEC+ Efforts Boost Balance, Organize Global Markets

The world’s future lies within the “energy mix” concept, but oil will remain a primary energy source for decades to come, said Parviz Shahbazov, Azerbaijan’s…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Features Iraqi Factions Shoot Themselves in the Foot as Kadhimi Escapes the Abyss

Iraqi Factions Shoot Themselves in the Foot as Kadhimi Escapes the Abyss

Pressure has mounted on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to “decisively and swiftly” retaliate against armed factions, including those involved in the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)
Interviews Washington ‘Continues’ to Consider Classifying ‘Houthi Entities’ on Terrorist Lists

Washington ‘Continues’ to Consider Classifying ‘Houthi Entities’ on Terrorist Lists

Over the course of nine months, Tim Lenderking, the US special envoy to Yemen, has engaged in meetings and visits to the Arab region more than 13 times, in…

Muath Alamri (Washington)