Tag Archive: Saudi Arabia

Qatar Calls Decision By Gulf Nations And Egypt ‘Unjustified’; Allegations Against Doha Have ‘No Basis In Fact’

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain say they are severing diplomatic relations with Qatar. The Saudi kingdom made the announcement via its state-run Saudi Press Agency early on Monday, saying it was taking action for what it…
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Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia And The UAE Cut Diplomatic Ties With Qatar

The Saudi-led Arab coalition fighting Yemeni rebels also announced it was ending Qatar’s membership. DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday (Jun 5) they were severing diplomatic ties with Qatar, as they accused…
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Trump Described Islam As “One Of The World’s Great Faiths” And Called For Tolerance And Respect For Each Other

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (May 21) pivoted away from his strident assessment of Islam as a religion of hatred as he sought to redefine US leadership in the Middle East and rally the Muslim world to join him…
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Pilgrims To Fly In Style With Malaysia Airlines’ Six Haj Charter Jets

Malaysia Airlines Bhd’s (MAB) chief executive Peter Bellew has revealed more details on the flag carrier’s plan to offer charter flights for Muslims to perform the Haj and Umrah pilgrimages in Saudi Arabia. In an interview with CNN Money, Bellew…
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Libya’s Ambassador To UAE: Southeast Asian Muslims Should Embrace Own Unique Cultural Traditions, Resist Arabisation And Still Be Good Muslims

Muslims in Southeast Asia should embrace their unique cultural traditions instead of adopting Arabic customs, according to Libya’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dr Aref Ali Nayed. “I think that it’s high time that Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and…
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