Protest and human rights shape debate on awarding of mega events
By James M. Dorsey Mass protests against Brazil's hosting of the World…
Egyptian expats vote with eased regulations
Early figures indicate approximately 200,000 Egyptians turned out in first three days…
Qatar to end sponsorship system for foreign workers
Sponsorship systems for foreign workers exist in most Gulf countries, which employ…
Al Jazeera files $150m claim against Egypt
Doha-based broadcaster says government violated bilateral investment treaty
Egypt to participate in joint air force training in the Gulf
Gulf air force exercises intended to deepen Bahrain-Egypt strategic relationship
Dubai’s Emaar properties posts 55% rise in Q1 profit
Reuters - Dubai’s Emaar Properties reported a 55% rise in first-quarter net…
Haniyeh calls for permanent opening of Rafah crossing
The border crossing has been closed since 1 April; humanitarian cases are…
Family of journalist held in Egypt says health worsening
The family of an Al-Jazeera journalist detained in Egypt for nearly eight…
Qatar buys helicopters, missiles in $23bn arms deals
Reuters - Qatar announced contracts worth about $23bn on Thursday to buy…
Arab summit kicks off with calls to arm Syria rebels
The head of the Syrian National Coalition, Ahmed Jarba, repeated calls on…