Will Pakistan be the next Islamic country to recognize Israel? If it does it will not be so much a feather in the Israeli-American cap as a full-sized Native American war bonnet. Only Saudi recognition would beat it as a diplomatic coup. But is the rumour likely to become a reality? Diplomats say that such […]
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Middle East Politics. Cartoon Courtesy: The Iran Project Although many anticipate Saudi Arabia will be the last Arab country to normalize ties with Israel, Prince Mohammed has a record of bucking expectations. Two advisers close to the crown prince said he wants to reach a deal with Israel but knows it is nearly impossible as […]
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Rituals of this unique worship of God have attracted millions of the faithful from around the world. This year has been an exception. In order to halt the spread of Corona virus, Saudi Arabia has restricted participation in the hajj. Concerns over the hajj and contagion are nothing new. In the 19th and early 20th […]
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Mecca: Sixteen people have been caught and fined SR10,000 ($2,666) each over the past week for violating a ban on entry into the holy sites without permits, according to the Saudi Public Security spokesman. Haj pilgrims are obliged to self-quarantine before heading to the holy sites, the Saudi Press Agency reported, as part of new […]
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Police said the 12 thieves used to store the loot in a warehouse; they had committed 48 thefts Riyadh: Saudi police have arrested a gang of 12 expatriates of Indian and Pakistani origin for allegedly committing 48 thefts, assistant media spokesman for the Riyadh Police, Major Khaled Al Kreidis, said. The accused were allegedly […]
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