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- Trump maintains a diplomatic tone with Saudi Arabia in wake of 'terror' attack on naval base
The president, main, said King Salman, top inset, was 'greatly angered by the barbaric actions' of Mohammed Alshamrani, bottom inset, after he opened fire at Pensacola naval base on Friday.
Daily Mail. Mon, 09 Dec 2019 22:07:04 GMT. - Russia could still play in 2022 FIFA World Cup on 'neutral' basis
Russia can take part in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup but it remains unclear how exactly the national team would feature in Qatar if they qualified.
Sydney Morning Herald. Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:00:07 +1100. - Arabian Gulf Cup: Football, blockade and an 'historic' win
A look back at the regional tournament in Qatar, played amid a two-year diplomatic dispute and won by Bahrain.
Al Jazeera. Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:39:44 GMT. - Sir Anthony Ritossa's Highly Acclaimed 10th Global Family Office Investment Summit Concludes in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Sir Anthony Ritossa's 10th Global Family Office Investment Summit concluded in Dubai with 600+ attendees representing $4.5 trillion+ in wealth providing a standing ovation. ...
PR Newswire. Mon, 9 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000. - Swiss donor hands Nazi artefacts to Israel warning of anti-Semitism
A wealthy Lebanese-Swiss businessman said Sunday he had bought Adolf Hitler's top hat and other Nazi artifacts to give them to Jewish groups and prevent them falling into the hands of a resurgent far-right.
The Local. Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:05:37 +0100. - Biden Campaign Attacks Trump Policy on Saudi Arabia, North Korea
Democratic candidate pledges reevaluation of U.S.-Saudi ties and criticizes Trump's efforts to negotiate with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Voice of America. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 23:19:31 -0500. - Saudi Arabia ends gender segregation in restaurants
It had previously been mandatory to have one entrance for families and women, and another for men.
BBC News. Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:16:43 GMT. - US naval base fatal shooting presumed to be terror act, says FBI
The FBI is working under the presumption that a fatal shooting at a Florida naval base carried out by an aviation student from Saudi Arabia was an act of terrorism.
Irish Independent. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 18:37:09 +0000. - Anthony Joshua on beating Andy Ruiz: 'A genius performance'
Anthony Joshua says "sometimes simplicity is genius" after "outclassing" champion Andy Ruiz Jr to reclaim his world heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia.
BBC News. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 09:21:48 GMT. - Anthony Joshua Vs. Andy Ruiz 2 Results: Winner, Scorecards, Twitter Reaction And Analysis
Anthony Joshua got his revenge against Andy Ruiz on Saturday night and regained his WBA, WBO, and IBF titles in Saudi Arabia. Here is the analysis, scorecards, and reactions from the fight community.
By Brian Mazique, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 7 Dec 2019 22:46:36 +0000. - Victims of Florida navy base shooting tried to stop attacker, families say
As families mourn the deaths of three people killed by an aviation student from Saudi Arabia at Naval Air Station Pensacola, both the U.S. president and defence secretary say it's too early to tell whether the attack was terrorism-related.
CBC News. Sat, 7 Dec 2019 15:21:56 EST. - Official: Pensacola Shooter Was a Saudi Arabian Aviation Student
A U.S. official has identified the shooter at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola Friday morning as a Saudi Arabian aviation student. Authorities are investigating if the shooting was terrorism-related.
Newsmax. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:29:52 EDT. - Jumeirah Group adds Capri Palace to its expanding international portfolio
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced it has been appointed to operate and manage the renowned Capri Palace in Italy. ...
Hsyndicate. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 11:58:12 +0200. - Oil & Gas Stock Roundup: Valaris, Kosmos Energy in the News as Market Waits on OPEC
The U.S. crude benchmark finished sharply lower last week amid speculation that OPEC and its allies are deeply divided over Saudi Arabia's push for deeper production cuts.
Nilanjan Choudhury. Zacks. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:13:00 GMT. - Qatar Airways Launches New Star-Studded On-Board Safety Video
Stars of world football Neymar Jr., Robert Lewandowski and Cafu guide passengers through safety procedures in light-hearted film.
Travel Industry Wire. Mon, 2 Dec 2019 11:59:20 EST. - Spring Air continues international push with addition of Qatar licensee
Continuing to expand its international reach, mattress manufacturer Spring Air International has signed a licensing agreement with the Al-Marzo Group to produce and distribute Spring Air products throughout Qatar. ...
Perry. Furniture Today. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:00:57 +0000. - Dubai Court Reduces Sentence for Editor Who Killed His Wife
Matthew and his wife of 30 years were prominent members of the United Arab Emirates' large British expatriate community.
Voice of America. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:30:19 -0500. - Mayo Clinic, Abu Dhabi Health Services open hospital in UAE
Mayo Clinic and Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. have joined together to open a hospital for complex care in the United Arab Emirates.
Modern Healthcare. Modern Healthcare. Sun, 24 Nov 2019 22:19:51 EST. - US senator visits home of imprisoned Bahrain rights activist
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A U.S. senator has visited the home of a detained human rights activist in the Mideast island kingdom of Bahrain. Activists shared photographs with The Associated Press showing Sen. ...
Washington Times. Sun, 24 Nov 2019 06:00:48 -0500. - Egypt detains man going to Saudi Arabia with banned pills
CAIRO (AP) - Authorities say a man from a Gulf Arab country who was travelling from Egypt to Saudi Arabia has been detained at the Cairo airport, allegedly attempting to take banned pills into the kingdom. ...
Washington Times. Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:05:07 -0500.
Facts About The Arabian Peninsula
More news and information about selected Arab nations is available at the official government websites listed below.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capital city is Riyadh, and its national currency is the Saudi Arabian Riyal. In 2007, the population of Saudi Arabia was estimated at 27,601,000.
The Kingdom of Bahrain's capital city is Manama, and its national currency is the Bahrain Dinar. The estimated population of Bahrain in 2007 was 709,000.
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's capital city is Amman, and its national currency is the Jordanian Dinar. In 2007, the population of Jordan was estimated at 6,053,000.
The State of Kuwait's capital city is Kuwait City, and its national currency is the Kuwaiti Dinar. The estimated population of Kuwait in 2007 was 2,506,000.
The Republic of Lebanon's capital city is Beirut, and its national currency is the Lebanese Pound. In 2007, the population of Lebanon was estimated at 3,926,000.
The Sultanate of Oman's capital city is Muscat, and its national currency is the Omani Real. The estimated population of Oman in 2007 was 3,205,000.
The State of Qatar's capital city is Doha, and its national currency is the Qatari Riyal. Qatar's estimated population in 2007 was 907,000.
The United Arab Emirates' capital city is Abu Dhabi, and its national currency is the Dirham. In 2007, the UAE's estimated population was 4,444,000.
The Republic of Yemen's capital city is San'a, and its national currency is the Yemeni Riyal. Yemen's population in 2007 was estimated at about 22,231,000.