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Interviews Greek Foreign Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Not Accrediting Our Chargé d'Affaires to the Assad Regime

Greek Foreign Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Not Accrediting Our Chargé d'Affaires to the Assad Regime

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias told Asharq Al-Awsat in an interview published Saturday that his country does not want Syria to be a “failed state,” and…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Features Hospital Fire Deepens Iraq's COVID Crisis

Hospital Fire Deepens Iraq's COVID Crisis

No beds, medicines running low and hospital wards prone to fire — Iraq’s doctors say they are losing the battle against the coronavirus. And they say that was…

Asharq Al Awsat
Features ‘Step-for-Step’ Approach Aims to Appease Syrians or Kick Out Iran?

‘Step-for-Step’ Approach Aims to Appease Syrians or Kick Out Iran?

The “humanitarian deal” struck between the aides of US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the extension of the cross-border aid…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Features ‘Guardian of the Republic’s Tomb’: Aoun Returned to Baabda Onboard an Iranian Train as a Guard, Not a President

‘Guardian of the Republic’s Tomb’: Aoun Returned to Baabda Onboard an Iranian Train as a Guard, Not a President

In his new book titled, “Guardian of the Republic’s Tomb”, Lebanese writer Fayez Azzi reviews President Michel Aoun’s term in office and presents documents and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)
Features Neom: A New Destination in Saudi Arabia’s Political Landscape

Neom: A New Destination in Saudi Arabia’s Political Landscape

A unique visit by Oman’s ruler, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, has shed even more light on Saudi Arabia’s promising northwestern city of Neom, where Custodian of…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Arabia, Oman Stress Serious Cooperation to Tackle Iran’s Nuclear, Ballistic Missile Programs

Saudi Arabia, Oman Stress Serious Cooperation to Tackle Iran’s Nuclear, Ballistic Missile Programs

Saudi Arabia and Oman stressed on Monday the importance of good neighborliness and respect of international resolutions to avoid destabilizing the region. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi-Omani Summit Tackles Cooperation, Formation of Coordination Council

Saudi-Omani Summit Tackles Cooperation, Formation of Coordination Council

Saudi Arabia and Oman inaugurated on Sunday a joint coordination council during a visit by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to the Kingdom. Custodian of the Two…

Asharq Al Awsat (Neom)
Features Ten Reasons Behind Russia’s Breach of US 'Red Lines' in Syria

Ten Reasons Behind Russia’s Breach of US 'Red Lines' in Syria

The international resolution, which was unanimously adopted by the Security Council to extend the mechanism for the cross-border delivery of humanitarian aid…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Business Excellent Prospects for Broader Saudi-Omani Economic Cooperation, Integration

Excellent Prospects for Broader Saudi-Omani Economic Cooperation, Integration

Saudi Arabia and Oman are on track towards greater commercial, investment, and economic cooperation and integration, especially in strategic sectors,…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Interviews Oman FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Coordinating with Riyadh over Regional Issues

Oman FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Coordinating with Riyadh over Regional Issues

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi revealed that the upcoming summit between Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq will witness…

Merza al-Khuwaldi (Muscat)
Features Further US ‘Humanitarian Concession’ in Syria Awaits Putin’s ‘Green Light’

Further US ‘Humanitarian Concession’ in Syria Awaits Putin’s ‘Green Light’

The United States and its allies have presented a further concession to Russia in the hope of persuading it to vote in favor of extending the international…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Interviews Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan to Asharq Al-Awsat: Electronic Games Revenues in Saudi Arabia Top $576Mln

Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan to Asharq Al-Awsat: Electronic Games Revenues in Saudi Arabia Top $576Mln

President of the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic Sports (SAFEIS) Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz revealed that revenues from the…

Abdulaziz al-Ghiamah (Riyadh)