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Riyadh demands Israel end blatant aggression in Gaza

Saudi Arabia emphasised that peace cannot be achieved in the Middle East region without preventing Israel from pursuing blatant aggression against the Palestinian people, who are reeling under a crippling blockade.

Bahrain

Controversial Friday sermon preacher in Bahrain suspended

A controversial Friday sermon preacher has been suspended by the religious authorities after he was accused of fomenting sectarian divisions.

Bahrain

World's longest marine causeway to boost Bahrain's role as economic hub

Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Bahrain's Economic Development Board (EDB), hailed the start of construction in the New Year of the 'Friendship Causeway', which will link Bahrain and Qatar, as a boost for Bahrain's role as an ideal access point for international companies to develop their business in Gulf economies.

Bahrain

Food aid for Palestinians stopped at Rafah border

Medical supplies dispatched by Bahrainis and expatriate donors living in Bahrain have been delivered to recipients in blockaded Gaza, but other basic requirements have not been allowed through the Rafah border point, an activist has said.

Bahrain

Top Shiite scholars oppose family law draft

Say only the highest authorities can draft and approve jurisdiction over such matters.

Yemen

Yemen tribesmen release South African tourists

A South African woman and her two sons were abducted by Yemeni tribesmen earlier this week have been released, a Yemeni official said late on Saturday.

Oman

Oman residents can soon make payments using National ID or Resident Card

Residents of Oman will soon be able to make electronic payments using their National ID or Resident Cards.

 

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