Finance minister requests aid from Saudi Arabia
Egypt asks for $500m in aid from Saudi Arabia to support its…
Illegal workers storm Egypt’s consulate in Jeddah
Threatened by punishments, workers attempt to legalise their work status
Football emerges as focal point of dissent in Saudi Arabia
By James M. Dorsey Football, alongside minority Shi’a Muslims and relatives…
Foreign minister to participate in OIC meeting on Mali
Amr will stress Egypt’s support for development in Mali
Foreign minister talks Syria with Special Envoy Brahimi
Lakhdar Brahimi and Minister of Foreign Affairs discuss preparations for international conference…
Football fans in the Gulf vote with their feet
By James M. Dorsey Football is defeating efforts by wealthy Gulf States…
Israel raids home of Mufti
Mufti’s arrest sparks international condemnation from much of the Arab world
Three Emiratis held after deadly Tanzanian church bombing
Five Tanzanians have also been arrested following the Sunday attack on a…
Rat race in the desert, should Egypt be running?
By: Rasheed Hammouda As the Gulf's major players compete to be crowned…