Atef Abdullatif
Business IMF: Oil Price Decline Represents Key Challenge to GCC Countries

IMF: Oil Price Decline Represents Key Challenge to GCC Countries

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said analysis of past oil market developments revealed “a strong and sustained declining trend in the global oil demand,…

Atef Abdullatif (Washington)
Arab World Iranians Organize Exhibition at Congress Square for Victims of Mullahs’ Regime

Iranians Organize Exhibition at Congress Square for Victims of Mullahs’ Regime

Iranian activists and members of the Iranian community in Washington have organized an exhibition at the US Congress Square for victims of Mullah’s regime. …

Atef Abdullatif (Washington)
World US Researcher: Trump Doesn't Need Congress Permission to Counter Iran's Threats

US Researcher: Trump Doesn't Need Congress Permission to Counter Iran's Threats

Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the hawkish Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said that the US President Donald Trump has full executive authority that allows him…

Atef Abdullatif (Washington)
World US Reports: Trump Might Declare War on Iran Without Congress Approval

US Reports: Trump Might Declare War on Iran Without Congress Approval

US administration could launch a military strike against Iran without congressional approval, according to US media reports. The administration is relying on…

Atef Abdullatif (Washington)
Arab World Senate Grants Green Light to US Support for Coalition in Yemen

Senate Grants Green Light to US Support for Coalition in Yemen

The US Senate on Tuesday upheld a veto issued last month by President Donald Trump on a bill that Congress had passed to end Washington’s military assistance…

Atef Abdullatif (Washington) Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Arab World Pompeo Affirms Support for Arab Coalition in Yemen, Says Iran Behind Continuation of War

Pompeo Affirms Support for Arab Coalition in Yemen, Says Iran Behind Continuation of War

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo underlined on Monday US support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, blaming Iran for the civil war. “The support we’re…

Atef Abdullatif (Washington)
Interviews World Bank Deputy Chief Economist: Vision 2030 Diversified Saudi Income Sources

World Bank Deputy Chief Economist: Vision 2030 Diversified Saudi Income Sources

The World Bank has issued its annual report on economic prospects in this region, which contained highly optimistic forecasts, especially for Iraq and Yemen,…

Heba El Koudsy (Washington) Atef Abdullatif (Washington)
Business World Bank Expects Recovery of Iraq, Yemen Economy... Growth in Egypt

World Bank Expects Recovery of Iraq, Yemen Economy... Growth in Egypt

The World Bank expected Iraq and Yemen’s economies to witness a remarkable recovery in the coming period. Following the end of the war and the formation of…

Atef Abdullatif (Washington)