Global football’s backslapping, backstabbing backroom deal-making politics
By James M. Dorsey Presidential elections and tournament hosting in the world…
Court refers Qatar ‘supporting terrorism’ lawsuit to prosecution
The case accuses Qatar of “providing financial, logistical and media support for…
Gulf alliances: Regional states hedge their bets
By James M. Dorsey The current Saudi-led intervention in Yemen, designed to…
Disputes should be resolved with Turkey, Qatar: Former Al-Ahram Chairman
Egypt’s intervention in Yemen aims to assert authority of protecting Suez Canal,…
The political resolution is a must, but the regime is hindering that resolution: Marwah
The Arab league’s decision not to invite the Syrian Coalition is coinciding…
Iran, GCC rift: Real threat for the Middle East?
With Iran and the GCC at loggerheads, though indirectly, on a variety…
$4.3bn total investments of 20 Arab countries in Egypt since 2011: GAFI
Qatar top most investor in Egypt, providing approximately $1.3bn in contributions to…
Court adjourns Morsi’s Qatar espionage trial to 26 March
Unsealing exhibits of the case will resume in the tenth session
FIFA president Blatter signals mounting pressure on Qatar to tackle migrant worker problems
By James M. Dorsey A warning by world soccer body FIFA president…