Mirza al-Khuweildi
Gulf Muscat, Oman (AFP)

Oman Terror Attack: Perpetrators Pledged Allegiance to ISIS

The identities of the “three terrorist brothers” who attacked a mosque in Muscat on Monday night have shocked Oman, a country not used to such incidents. …

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Muscat)
Gulf Shooting in Wadi Al-Kabir resulted in multiple deaths and injuries (AFP)

Pakistan Offers Oman Assistance in Deadly Incident Investigations

The Royal Oman Police said on Tuesday that it had completed, in cooperation with the military and security services, “the procedures for dealing with the…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Muscat)
Gulf Kuwait’s Court of Cassation, in its final ruling, sentenced the defendants to prison terms ranging from 7 to 10 years, ordered them to return $1 billion, and fined them $500 million (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Kuwait Court Concludes Major ‘Malaysian Fund’ Money Laundering Case

Kuwait’s Court of Cassation on Thursday concluded the country's largest money laundering case, known as the “Malaysian Fund” scandal. The court, led by…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Kuwait)
Gulf Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah (C-R) visits the site of a residential building after a fire broke out in Mangaf area, southern Ahmadi governorate, Kuwait, 12 June 2024. EPA/NOUFAL IBRAHIM

Kuwait Emir Orders Accountability for Mangaf Residential Building Fire

Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has directed authorities to hold accountable those responsible for a fire in Mangaf that broke out early…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Kuwait)
Culture Bahrain’s Information Minister, Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Bahrain Information Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: ‘Al Dana Drama Award’ Boosts Gulf TV Productions

Bahrain’s Information Minister, Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, said the “Al Dana Drama Award” award, the Gulf’s first for TV series, aims to support Gulf…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Manama)
Gulf Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani at the opening of the Global Security Forum in Qatar, on Monday (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Qatar Renews Commitment to Gaza Mediation, Does Not See Political Will to Reach Agreement

Qatar reaffirmed on Monday that it continues to play a mediating role between Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement that leads to a ceasefire in Gaza and the…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Doha)
Gulf Banner displaying flags of participating countries in the Arab Summit in Bahrain (Reuters)

Arab Summit Draft: UN Protection Forces Pending Two-State Solution

An unofficial draft of the final communique for the Arab Summit in Bahrain, set to take place on Thursday, obtained by Asharq Al-Awsat, includes a call by Arab…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Manama)
Gulf The preparatory meeting of Arab foreign ministers for the Arab Summit, chaired by Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif Al Zayani (image from the Arab League)

Arab Summit in Bahrain: Gaza Ceasefire Prioritized

The Israeli war on Gaza will dominate the Arab Summit set to take place in Bahrain on Thursday, as Arab support for an international conference on the two…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Manama ) Fathiya al-Dakhakhni (Manama)