Gulf Sunni monarchies fear «Shiite Spring»
The Sunni Muslim monarchies of the Gulf fear that Shiites on the Arabian peninsula will rise up against their rule, inspired by the Arab Spring, community leaders in the region say. «They want to transform the Arab Spring into a «Shiite Spring», said Abdellatif al-Mahmud, a Sunni cleric in Bahrain, where a protest movement led [...]
MENA Aviation Day Held in Jordan Against Background of Uncertain Demand and Slowing Capacity Growth
November 3, 2011 No Comment
Amman, more than 100 Aviation experts from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have gathered for two days of intense discussions at in Jordan, to find new ways to improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of air transport. The meeting comes as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed traffic figures showing a [...]
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The campaign is aimed at enlightening pilgrims and residents to be committed to the rules and regulations concerning the pilgrimage. A number of ministers and representatives of various government departments will be present during the launching ceremony. In its fourth year, the campaign will underline the need for expatriates and citizens to obtain special Haj [...]
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Bahraini actress Haifa Hussein and American actress Aimee Mullins walk the red carpet during the opening gala of the 5th Abu Dhabi Film Festival on Thursday.
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The first Waldorf Astoria resort is to open in Dubai following a deal between local conglomerate Al Habtoor Group and hospitality chain Hilton Worldwide. The planned AED1bn ($272m) resort, which is being built by Al Habtoor, was suspended in the wake of the financial crisis that spurred the collapse of Dubai’s real estate market. But [...]
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Bait al Zubair Museum recently welcomed Gaby Layoun, the Lebanese Minister of Culture. The minister, who is visiting Oman for the first time, attended the grand opening of the Muscat Opera House. He took time to visit Bait al Zubair Museum and enjoyed a detailed tour of the collections viewing displays of traditional Omani weaponry, jewellery, [...]
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The international currency fund recognized Qatar as the richest country in the world in 2010.
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Just before the American-led strikes against Libya in March, the Obama administration intensely debated whether to open the mission with a new kind of warfare: a cyberoffensive to disrupt and even disable the Qaddafi government’s air-defense system, which threatened allied warplanes.
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