Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is a commentator on Arab affairs. On Twitter: @SultanAlQassemi Lebanon | Mar 3, 2015 Beirut re-brushed Despite Lebanon's political and security challenges, Beirut is witnessing an upsurge in the art scene with established and new museums exhibiting Arab artworks. Saudi Arabia | Nov 20, 2014 Why should Qatar reconcile with Egypt? To improve ties with its Gulf neighbors, Qatar should re-evaluate its ties with Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and restore its relations with the current Egyptian government. Syria | Nov 3, 2014 Marwan's exhibition reminder of Syria's cultural destruction The Syrian-born artist Marwan Kassab-Bachi, known simply as Marwan, is preparing for his first solo exhibition in the Arabian Gulf, highlighting the endangered cultural history of his homeland. Qatar | Jun 26, 2014 Qatar's annus horribilis Qatar has taken a sharp turn in fortune in the past year, going from influential regional power to almost complete isolation. Saudi Arabia | Mar 3, 2014 Gulf atheism in the age of social media The Arabian Peninsula is widely known for its strict observance of Islam, but a rising number of Gulf nationals are starting to distance themselves from religious practice. Egypt | Jan 25, 2014 Regional strife destroying historical Arab treasures Constant wars and instability are wreaking havoc on ancient relics across the Arab world, from Syria and Iraq to Egypt and North Africa. United Arab Emirates | Nov 22, 2013 Correcting misconceptions of the Gulf’s modern art movement Contrary to what some may believe, a vibrant indigenous visual arts tradition does exist in the Gulf. United Arab Emirates | Oct 8, 2013 Gulf Cities Emerge As New Centers of Arab World While historic Arab capitals such as Cairo, Baghdad and Damascus are embroiled in civil strife, Gulf cities are powering ahead as new centers for Arab culture, education and business. United Arab Emirates | Sep 23, 2013 Abu Dhabi’s Foreign Assistance Steals Spotlight While Abu Dhabi has developed a reputation for its generous foreign aid, little attention is paid its significant internal aid, which keeps the other emirates afloat. Gulf | Jul 10, 2013 Gulf States Embrace Post-Brotherhood Egypt Gulf states are lining up to support Egypt after President Mohammed Morsi's ouster, including more than $8 billion in financial assistance, but should do more to ensure the country does not repeat the mistakes of the past. Pagination Show more Latest News Battles, bombardment in Gaza as Israel reschedules talks with US by Adel Zaanoun with Joshua Melvin in Jerusalem | AFP | Mar 28, 2024 US-Israel rift heads for moment of truth over Rafah by Shaun Tandon and Leon Bruneau | AFP | Mar 27, 2024 Israel's 'scapegoat' Bedouins reel from wartime hardship by Robbie COREY-BOULET | AFP | Mar 27, 2024 See more Podcasts UNRWA in the spotlight How the West began losing the Middle East since start of Syria war, French academic Fabrice Balanche explains Will Turkey's Erdogan seize back Istanbul and fully secure his regime in March 31 elections? See more
Lebanon | Mar 3, 2015 Beirut re-brushed Despite Lebanon's political and security challenges, Beirut is witnessing an upsurge in the art scene with established and new museums exhibiting Arab artworks.
Saudi Arabia | Nov 20, 2014 Why should Qatar reconcile with Egypt? To improve ties with its Gulf neighbors, Qatar should re-evaluate its ties with Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and restore its relations with the current Egyptian government.
Syria | Nov 3, 2014 Marwan's exhibition reminder of Syria's cultural destruction The Syrian-born artist Marwan Kassab-Bachi, known simply as Marwan, is preparing for his first solo exhibition in the Arabian Gulf, highlighting the endangered cultural history of his homeland.
Qatar | Jun 26, 2014 Qatar's annus horribilis Qatar has taken a sharp turn in fortune in the past year, going from influential regional power to almost complete isolation.
Saudi Arabia | Mar 3, 2014 Gulf atheism in the age of social media The Arabian Peninsula is widely known for its strict observance of Islam, but a rising number of Gulf nationals are starting to distance themselves from religious practice.
Egypt | Jan 25, 2014 Regional strife destroying historical Arab treasures Constant wars and instability are wreaking havoc on ancient relics across the Arab world, from Syria and Iraq to Egypt and North Africa.
United Arab Emirates | Nov 22, 2013 Correcting misconceptions of the Gulf’s modern art movement Contrary to what some may believe, a vibrant indigenous visual arts tradition does exist in the Gulf.
United Arab Emirates | Oct 8, 2013 Gulf Cities Emerge As New Centers of Arab World While historic Arab capitals such as Cairo, Baghdad and Damascus are embroiled in civil strife, Gulf cities are powering ahead as new centers for Arab culture, education and business.
United Arab Emirates | Sep 23, 2013 Abu Dhabi’s Foreign Assistance Steals Spotlight While Abu Dhabi has developed a reputation for its generous foreign aid, little attention is paid its significant internal aid, which keeps the other emirates afloat.
Gulf | Jul 10, 2013 Gulf States Embrace Post-Brotherhood Egypt Gulf states are lining up to support Egypt after President Mohammed Morsi's ouster, including more than $8 billion in financial assistance, but should do more to ensure the country does not repeat the mistakes of the past.
Battles, bombardment in Gaza as Israel reschedules talks with US by Adel Zaanoun with Joshua Melvin in Jerusalem | AFP | Mar 28, 2024
US-Israel rift heads for moment of truth over Rafah by Shaun Tandon and Leon Bruneau | AFP | Mar 27, 2024
How the West began losing the Middle East since start of Syria war, French academic Fabrice Balanche explains