Egypt Media Roundup (October 9)

Egypt Media Roundup (October 9)

Egypt Media Roundup (October 9)

By : Egypt Page Media Roundup Editors

[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on Egypt and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Egypt Page Editors or of Jadaliyya. You may send your own recommendations for inclusion in each week's roundup to egypt@jadaliyya.com by Sunday night of every week.] 

Political Rights

Update: Number of arrests in security crackdown on LGBTQ individuals rises to 57Fifty-seven people have been arrested on charges of “debauchery,” “inciting sexual deviancy” and “joining an outlawed group” amid the continuing security crackdown on Egypt’s LGBTQ community, according to the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights.

Symbols, perversity and the enemy within The current crackdown is but one link in the state’s long chain of “the politics of distraction.” The unprecedented authoritarianism that Egyptians are experiencing at the moment cannot be brushed aside by creating a media frenzy around the existence or the “agenda” of an imagined, so-called, LGBTQ community.

Shawkan: ‘As if’ the state were concerned with the right to communication Mada Masr publishes a translation of a recent article by Photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, a.k.a. Shawkan.

Tanta Appeals Court extends detention of 9 syndicate leaders Nine Tax Collections Syndicate members, who were arrested in mid-September in relation to a request to hold a protest were denied release and ordered to be held for an additional fifteen days by the Tanta Appeals Court on Tuesday.

Police clash with families of detained Nubian activists, several arrests made A number of Nubian citizens were arrested on Tuesday when police forces clashed with families of Nubian activists detained on protest-related charges, according to lawyer Ahmed Rizk.

Nubian activists go on hunger strike in response to Aswan court’s decision to extend detention of 25 protestersAswan prosecution began interrogating seven Nubian activists on Wednesday following their arrest late on Tuesday, after protesting the renewal of twenty-five activists’ detention.

Egypt court refers 13 militants death sentences to grand mufti for approval Giza Criminal Court has referred the death sentences of thirteen Agnad Masr militants to the Grand Mufti for approval following their conviction on terrorism-related charges, including killing policemen.

An Overview of the Most Controversial Fatwas in Egypt  In recent weeks, several contentious Fatwas have surfaced on media outlets, resulting in uncertainty in public opinion regarding the validity of these Fatwas. From endorsing necrophilia to claiming that sexual intercourse with animals might not be religiously prohibited, these Fatwas received backlash as well as sparking debates.

Imam Referred to Urgent Trial for Marrying Off 27 Minor Girls  An Imam in Egypt’s al-Mahalla al-Kobra governorate was referred to the administrative prosecution authority, then to an urgent trial, on charges of marrying off at least twenty-seven minor girls.

Population Growth Egypt’s ‘Biggest Challenge’: Prime Minister The rapid growth of Egypt’s population will become the main challenge facing the country, Prime Minister Sherif Ismail said during a speech on the inauguration day of parliament’s third session on Monday.

'Cancelling the Thanaweya Amma system is inevitable': Egypt's education minister Egypt's Minister of Education Tarek Shawky said on Saturday that doing away with the country’s decades-old Thanaweya Amma system is inevitable.

Egyptian air force performs aerial displays to mark 6 October war celebration The Egyptian air force performed a number of aerial displays on Friday to mark the country’s celebration of its victory in the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, known in Egypt as the 6 October war.

Sisi salutes Egyptians in speech commemorating October War Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi gave a short speech commemorating the forty-fourth anniversary of Egypt’s 6 October victory against Israel on Wednesday, saluting the Egyptian people for their sacrifices in maintaining the capabilities of their great nation.

Economy

New Smart City to be Built in Aswan Plans for the establishment of an environmentally friendly ‘smart city’ in Egypt’s southern governorate of Aswan were announced on Sunday by governor Magdy Hegazy.

Egypt’s Vacant Housing Units 12.8 Million: CAPMAS Census official data revealed that the total number of vacant housing units in Egypt is 12.8 million units. There are about 4.6 million that are fully constructed while 4.3 million units are still under construction leaving 2.8 million units are closed, as they are due to be occupied.

KarmSolar Signs Largest Ever Private Power Purchase Agreement PPA in Egypt KarmSolar, the Cairo-based solar technology start-up, has signed a deal with Dakahlia Group subsidiaries Dakahlia South Valley Poultry and Dakahlia Wadi al-Natroun Agriculture to provide seventy-five percent energy needs over thirty years.

Egypt Warns of ‘Poisonous Perfume’ Believed To Kill Within 3 Days Egypt’s Ministry of Supply has issued a warning about a poisonous perfume that is allegedly being sold in pharmacies all across the country and leads to death within three days.

Egyptian cabinet dismisses reports of planned hikes in cigarette prices The Egyptian cabinet's Information and Decision Support Center dismissed on Thursday news reports the government is planning to raise cigarette and tobacco prices in order to boost tax revenues.

Foreign Relations

Egypt’s role in Gaza: Putting disagreements aside Efforts to foster inter-Palestinian reconciliation took a significant step forward on Monday as Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, head of the Palestinian Unity Government, arrived in Gaza on Monday to take up administration of the strip, in the presence of Egyptian diplomats and intelligence officials.

Egypt is Your Main Supporter: President Sisi to Palestinians During New Round of Reconciliation Talks The cause of the Palestinian people has always been on top of Egypt’s political agenda, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in an address through a video link to the Palestinian unity government, which, for the first time in three years, is on a visit to Gaza to restart reconciliation talks.

Hamas-Fatah reconciliation dialogue in Cairo 'to succeed or to succeed': Hamas figure Hamas media official Taher al-Nono said on Friday that the organization is going to the Cairo reconciliation dialogue meeting next week with the option of "to succeed or to succeed.”

Egypt launches 3rd phase of buffer zone construction in Rafah The Egyptian government started demolishing houses and cultivated land in the North Sinai city of Rafah on Wednesday, as it launched the third stage of its plan to construct a buffer zone along the Rafah-Gaza border. The new section is expected to measure 1.5 kilometers.

Egypt's Moshira Khattab eyes position of Africa's first UNESCO director-general Moshira Khattab, acclaimed Egyptian diplomat, human rights advocate and the official nominee for director-general of the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, is campaigning to be the organization’s first African leader. 

Egyptian FM heads to Paris to support Egyptian candidate's bid for top job at UNESCO Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry travelled to Paris on Thursday to support Moushira Khattab's bid for the post of director-general of UNESCO.

Egypt condemns terrorist attack on Saudi palace that killed two guards Egypt strongly condemned the terrorist attack on security guards at Saudi Arabia's Salam royal palace in Jeddah on Saturday, the Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

Egypt among countries who helped foil terrorist attacks in Russia, says FSB head Egypt is among countries to have cooperated with Russia to foil a number of terrorist attacks in the country, Federal Security Service chief Alexander Bortnikov said on Wednesday.

Egypt's Sisi approves security agreement with Germany on combating terrorism, human trafficking Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi approved Saturday a security cooperation agreement with Germany aimed at combating terrorism as well as other crimes.

Germany keen on continued cooperation with Egypt: Merkel tells Sisi Germany is keen on continuing to boost economic relations with Egypt, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi in a phone call on Wednesday, according to statement by the presidency.

Egypt praises US decision overturning two-decades long Sudan sanctions Egypt praised Saturday a US decision to lift sanctions imposed on Sudan for nearly two decades, a statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry read.

Agreement on Russian industrial zone in Port Said to be finalised within months: Egyptian official Head of the Suez Canal Authority Mohab Mamish said in a statement on Wednesday that negotiations between Egypt and Russia on seven billion USD worth of Russian investment in an industrial zone in the East Port Said region have been successful, with a final agreement set be finalized within coming months.

North Korean ship was seized off Egypt with weapons for – Egypt: Report Last August, a bulk freighter named the “Jie Shun” was flying Cambodian colors but had sailed from North Korea with a North Korean crew and an unknown cargo shrouded by heavy tarps, according to a news report on Sunday.

Why US aid to Egypt is never under threat Despite concerns over recent secret arms deal with North Korea and human rights abuses, US aid to Egypt seen continuing.

UAE covers cost of Egyptian lobbying in DC Leaked emails belonging to the United Arab Emirates Ambassador in Washington DC, Youssef al-Otaiba, reveal that the UAE picked up Egypt’s bill for a US-based public relations company hired between 2013 and 2015.

Domestic Security

Militants target Armed Forces’ projects in Sinai, civilians pay the price A year and a half ago, compelled by economic hardships, a twenty-six-year-old heavy truck driver left his job moving shipping containers in the East Port Said Port to transport cement for the military-owned al-Arish Cement Company in North Sinai. Little did he know that the worst was yet to come.

Hasm’ Claims Responsibility for Myanmar Embassy Attack in Cairo The Hasm militant group claimed responsibility, on Sunday, for a small explosion targeting the Embassy of Myanmar in Cairo.

14 Hasm militants arrested in Egypt's Menoufiya: Ministry Egypt's interior ministry arrested on Saturday fourteen militants in Menoufiya governorate whom it has identified as members of the militant group Hasm, an official statement by the ministry's media office said.

Arabic

محاكمة 17 شخصا في مصر مشتبه بانهم مثليون جنسيا  Seventeen individuals were brought before the court on Wednesday over inciting immorality and debauchery charges in a private and closed to the press session, according to a judicial source.

حقوق الإنسان وحرية التعبير في مصر بين الأجهزة الأمنية والإعلام المحرض  The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights issued a press statement to denounce the alarming vicious attacks against civil society and freedoms following the latest state crackdown on LGBTQ people.

البرلمان المصري يتجه لإقرار قانون يعاقب المثليين بالحبس 15 عامًا  The Egyptian parliament is moving to pass a law that punishes homosexuality with ten to fifteen years of imprisonment.

تحليل| لماذا لا يصدر البرلمان قانون «النقابات العمالية» في دور انعقاده الثالث؟  Controversial independent labor unions law is expected to be ratified by the parliament in its third session, as tension continues especially after the postponement of a lawsuit filed by the independent real estate taxation syndicate against the tax authority’s decision to suspend financial and administrative dealings to 22 October.

أزمة كل دور انعقاد برلماني.. عبد العال يتدخل في انتخابات اللجان النوعية  MPs criticized Ali Abdel Aal over interfering in the parliament committees elections, stressing that the electoral process must be carried out in accordance with democratic systems.

سد النهضة.. تخوفات ما بعد التشغيل تزيد معاناة المصريين  The Renaissance Dam continues to raise concerns over its implications on Egypt.

بعد 4 محاولات.. لماذا فشلت استراتيجيات الدولة للحد من الزيادة السكانية؟  The article discusses the failure of government strategies over the past decades to drive down population growth.

مصر وكوريا الشمالية.. علاقات "تاريخية" في مهب الضغوط الدولية  The article examines Egypt-North Korean relations in light of the latest US pressure on Cairo to cut military ties with Pyongyang.

الجوع.. عدو جديد يهدد أهالي رفح  Rafah residents are suffering from a severe food shortage, following the armed forces closure of the main roads leading to the city in August.

في ذكرى أكتوبر.. هكذا عزل نظام السيسي سيناء عن مصر  The article examines the security measures imposed by Sisi’s regime on Sinai.

خبراء لـ«رصد»: لهذه الأسباب تعمد العسكر عدم تعمير سيناء  Analysts discuss the state’s policy to reconstruct and rehabilitate Sinai peninsula and its impacts on Egypt’s economy.

مصر.. بدء تنفيذ المرحلة الثالثة من المنطقة العازلة مع قطاع غزة  Egypt started Wednesday the implementation of the third phase of the buffer zone along Gaza-Sinai border, a local official said.

اعتقال النقابيين المستقلين ما بين فزع الدولة من الاحتجاجات….ومحاولتها للقضاء علي النقابات المستقلة  The article expounds the reasons of the state’s crackdown on independent unions.

تعديل مدة دراسة الطب أولى خطوات إصلاح المنظومة  The Cabinet approved a bill to amend the duration of medical studies to five years in an attempt to accelerate the process of reform of the medical system.

بالمستندات| «المصرية للأدوية» تواجه شبح الإفلاس.. والخسائر 600 مليون جنيه The Egyptian Pharmaceutical Trading Company is facing a catastrophic financial collapse after recording more than 600 million pounds losses this year, according to Albadeel newspaper.

%البنك المركزي يرفع نسبة الاحتياطي الإلزامي على البنوك إلى 14  Egypt’s Central Bank decided to raise obligatory reserve ratio from ten to fourteen percent.

ثلاث خسائر عقب قرار رفع الاحتياطي الإلزامي لـ 14%.. تعرف عليها  The article enumerates the negative impacts of Central Bank’s decision to raise the obligatory reserve rate from ten to fourteen percent.

بدء محاكمة المتهمين في كارثة تصادم قطاري الاسكندرية  The General prosecutor referred six people to Urgent Criminal Court over gross negligence with regards to Alexandria train collision in last August.

»حبس 7 نوبيين 4 أيام لتعاطفهم مع «معتقلي الدفوف  Aswan prosecution imposed detention on remand for four days against seven Nubians accused of illegal gathering and breach of public peace and national security.

بالفيديو- أهالي "مثلث ماسبيرو" لــ"مصراوى": الحكومة بتشتري ملكنا بملاليم  The article interviews Maspero Triangle residents who feel betrayed by the government plan to move them out of the area for unsatisfactory financial compensation.

انتشال جثامين الأقباط المصريين الـ21 ضحايا داعش في سرت  The bodies of twenty-one Copts murdered by Libya’s Islamic State branch in 2015 were found in Sirte, the Libyan Government of National Accord announced. 

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Arabian Peninsula Media Roundup (April 26)

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Regional and International Relations

Less than 5 percent of Saudi Aramco to be sold The Saudi company currently produces upward of ten million barrels a day and will now be available for trade in the Saudi stock market.

Oman sets out new 20-year tourism plan As oil revenues drop, Oman places renewed interest in tourism efforts.

Emirati ballerina Alia Al Neyadi has big plans for the UAE’s cultural scene A mother-daughter ballet team takes the stage by storm in an upcoming ballet production.

UAE pledges $4B to boost Egypt’s economy The newest investments signal the United Arab Emirates’ continued support for Egypt’s current regime.

GCC reiterates commitment to narcotic control policy The countries also reiterated their need for a death penalty for drug smuggling, which, if revoked, may encourage operations.

A 30-year-old prince`s bold vision for Saudi Arabia Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s agenda may be seen as overly ambitious, but Saudi Arabia may need drastic new policies to overcome debt.

FIFA Panel to Monitor Labor Conditions at Qatar Stadiums The new decision would give FIFA a stake in the health and safety of World Cup construction workers in Qatar.

A Respite of Soccer for Qatar’s Laborers Day laborers and construction workers get their own piece of the football dream in their Workers Cup tournament.

Consultants flock to Saudi Arabia for ‘mother of all transformation projects’ Economic consultant companies rack up huge profits as Saudi Arabia announces its reform plan, one report reveals.

The Short Century at Sharjah Art Museum highlights events that shaped the Arab world in the 20th century An upcoming art exhibit looks at the historical context of Arab art after World War I and just before the first Gulf War.

2016 World Press Freedom Index Reporters without Borders released their yearly ranking of press freedoms around the world, with poor ratings across the GCC. 

KUWAIT BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY TO COLLECT DNA SAMPLES FROM ALL CITIZENS AND VISITORS: REPORT Kuwait will begin the process of DNA testing at airports possibly later this year, and will include residents already within the country.

Kuwait lost up to $200m during oil strike The three-day strike forced the country to operate at much lower levels of oil production, and has since returned to pre-strike levels.

US State Department approves $260 million missile sale to Qatar Qatar’s latest arms acquisition includes 254 new missiles, though another deal for aircraft still awaits approval.

No jail time for Villaggio fire defendants, Qatar judge rules The defendants will only have to pay blood money to the relatives of the nineteen who passed away in the fire. 

Facebook most popular stock among investors in UAE, rest of GCC Stock investors recently released results for the GCC’s popular stocks, which also included Apple and Halliburton.

The war of words over who does Saudi Arabia`s housework Debates over housework in Saudi Arabia drag on, revived by arguments against impoverished Saudi women doing the work.

Saudi Arabia, 9/11, and what we know about the secret papers that could ignite a diplomatic war An argument wages in Washington over the possible declassification of documents that could establish direct ties between Saudi Arabia and 9/11 events.

Saudi Arabia agrees plans to move away from oil profits An overview of key points from Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision plan.
 

Reports and Opinions

Moving away from oil Months of low oil prices offer a perfect opportunity for GCC countries to undertake massive reforms in everything from economics to migration.

Sponsorship system One Kuwaiti columnist examines the benefits and disadvantages of the sponsorship system on foreign employment.

Saudi Arabia: The devil we know Fareed Zakaria’s editorial for a continued US alliance with Saudi Arabia.

WATCH: Fareed Zakaria And Reza Aslan Discuss Saudi Arabia’s Influence On Terrorism A new talk show explores the lives of the 9/11 hijackers and their ties to Saudi Arabia. 

How Obama is Benefiting Iran by the US-GCC Summit? One analyst looks at why Obama needs to balance the diplomatic and economic power of Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Saudi Arabia’s Changing International Role Foreign policy experts discuss the nature of Saudi Arabia’s latest diplomatic endeavors.

Don’t Let Americans Sue Saudi Arabia A new congressional bill could threaten US relations with Saudi Arabia over 9/11 responsibilities.

Why Dubai Is a Perfect Setting for Grand Theft Auto A plea for Dubai to become the next location for a popular car-racing video game.
 

Crisis in Yemen 

As Saudis Continue Deadly Bombing of Yemen, Is Obama Trading Cluster Munitions for Riyadh`s Loyalty? One analyst questions American arms sales to Saudi Arabia and their deadly role in the war in Yemen.

AQAP Forced Out of Major Port City in Yemen A coalition of Saudi forces and Yemeni groups fought to push out AQAP from Mukalla.

Yemen Peace Effort Falters as Houthis Refuse to Attend Talks Initial days of Kuwait-held peace talks got off to a shaky start.

AL-QAEDA MILITANTS KILLED IN PUSH TO FREE YEMEN CITY 30 AQAP militants were killed in the latest attacks on Mukalla.

Canada should act quickly to provide aid for Yemen One researcher’s plea to provide humanitarian aid to Yemenis in their post-war recovery.

GCC, U.S. agree joint patrols to block Iran arms to Yemen: Zayani Iran denies sending weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Lawmakers launch bipartisan effort to restrict U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia, citing war crimes in Yemen US congressmen speak out against US involvement in Saudi’s war in Yemen, and hope to pass legislation to prevent future arms sales.
 

Human Rights 

KSA calls on UN to stop politicizing human rights Saudi Arabia affirms the fact that the country already has measures to protect human rights violations, including mechanisms to prevent unlawful torture.

Saudi Arabia: Counter-terror court sentences human rights activist in relentless onslaught against civil society Amnesty International calls upon Saudi Arabia to release members of a human rights organization that fought for peaceful reform.

International Actors Still Do Not Hold Bahraini Government Accountable for Its Violations on Human Rights A factsheet on arrests and prison sentences of Bahraini citizens in 2015. 

U.S. prisoner in Bahrain says he has been freed via royal pardon The royal pardon also included the payment of a fee, in order for the dual citizen to be released from Bahraini police custody.

The Guggenheim Doesn’t Want Labor Activists Interfering With Its Luxurious Abu Dhabi Outpost Activists known as the Gulf Labor Coalition face routine suppression in the UAE, and calls for better labor policies at the Guggenheim’s new museum are largely ignored.

Arabic

انطلاق مفاوضات الكويت اليمنية: الفشل ليس خياراً!
تقرير عن بدء المفاوضات في الكويت بعد تأخير دام ثلاثة أيام.

اليمن: الحوثيون يشاركون في مباحثات السلام
وافق الحوثيون على الانضمام الى مباحثات السلام التي ترعاها الامم المتحدة في الكويت بعد تلقيهم ضمانات دولية بشأن وقف اطلاق النار. 

جولة واحدة في الكويت لا تكفي: درب المفاوضات طويل
لقمان عبدالله يؤكد ان مفاوضات الكويت ستكرس الهدنة بين الأطراف اليمنية وتعمل على مأسستها من خلال لجان اشراف دولي بينما سترحل القضايا الأساسية إلى جولات أخرى. 

المحادثات تسير ببطء: خلافٌ على الأولويات
الجلسة الثانية في مفاوضات الكويت تثبت وقف إطلاق النار الساري بينما لا تنبئ بتقريب يذكر في مواقف طرفي الصراع.

تركيا تجمّد أصول علي عبد الله صالح
أوردت الجريدة الرسمية التركية تجميد الاصول التي يملكها الرئيس اليمني السابق علي عبدالله صالح في تركيا، بموجب قرارات مجلس الامن الدولي. 

«البذخ» العسكري لم ينقذ السعودية في اليمن
تقرير عن تحقيق لوكالة “رويترز” عن الواقع السعودي الصعب في اليمن على الرغم من “البذخ” السعودي عبر صفقات التسلح. 

سيناريوهات للتراجع عن اتفاقية تيران وصنافير؟
مصادر مصرية تؤكد ل”الاخبار” ان الرئاسة تدرس سيناريوهات للتراجع عن اتفاقية ترسيم الحدود البحرية مع السعودية اذا تحرك الشارع المصري بصورة كبيرة.

مصر والسعودية: اتفاق مُجحٍف وشرعية تهتزّ
مصطفى اللباد يبحث تداعيات تنازل مصر عن جزيرتي تيران وصنافير للسعودية. 

بيان القمة الخليجية ـ الأميركية
لم يختلف بيان القمة الخليجية-الأميركية في الرياض عن مفردات القمة الإسلامية واحتلت إيران حيزاً كبيراً منه. 

أوباما يودِّع الخليجيين: عليكم بالإصلاح وكفى صراعاً مع إيران
الرئيس الأميركي سعى الى طمأنة دول الخليج وحثهم ضمنياً على المزيد من المشتريات للسلاح الأميركي.

هكذا تشتري «أرامكو» النفوذ لآل سعود
علي مراد يؤكد ان المال النفطي أنقذ الرياض كثيراً وخصوصاً العدوان الطويل على اليمن، إسقاط المحاكم الأميركية لدعاوى دفع الرياض تعويضات لعلائات صحايا هجمات ١١ ايلول، حماية أميركية مباشرة للنظام السعودي، وتصدير اسلحة أميركية متطورة إلى المملكة. 

السعودية وأوباما ولعنة «11 أيلول»
منير الخطيب يبحث زيارة أوباما للسعودية والصفحات السرية في تقرير اللجنة الخاصة بهجمات ١١ أيلول.

أوباما في الرياض: لا مصلحة لأحد في خوض نزاعٍ مع إيران
الرئيس الأميركي يتطرق الى العلاقة مع ايران خلال زيارته الى السعودية، موضحاً ان لا مصلحة لاي دولة في خوض صراع مع طهران. 

تركي الفيصل: لإعادة تقييم العلاقة مع واشنطن
آعتبر رئيس الاستخبارات السعودية السابق ان “الايام الخوالى” بين المملكة والولايات المتحدة انتهت إلى غير رجعة وانه يجب أن “يعاد تقييم” العلاقة بين البلدين. 

كارتر: واشنطن سرّعت وتيرة تعاونها العسكري مع الخليج
أعلن وزير الدفاع الأميركي ان بلاده سرعت منذ عام وتيرة تعاونها العسكري مع دول الخليج القلقة من التهديد الإيراني. 

مشروع قانون في الكونغرس يفرض قيوداً على تسليح السعودية
تقدم السيناتور الديموقراطي كريس مورفي والسيناتور الجمهوري راند بول بمشروع قانون يضع قيوداً على بيع صواريخ جو-أرض للسعودية.

زوجة رائف بدوي «تأمل» بعفو ملكي
أعلنت إنصاف حيدر، زوجة المدون السعودي رائف بدوي المسجون في السعودية منذ العام ٢٠١٢، انها ما زالت “تأمل” ان يعفو الملك سلمان عن زوجها.

أول قرض اجنبي للسعودية منذ 15 سنة
تعتزم السعودية اقتراض عشرة مليارات دولار من مصارف أجنبية لتغطية جانب من العجز في ماليتها العامة، جراء انخفاض اسعار النفط، في خطوة هي الاولى من نوعها منذ ١٥ سنة. 

الكويت: ضغوط تدفع عمال النفط إلى إنهاء إضرابهم
أنهى عمال النفط في الكويت إضرابهم، بعد ثلاثة أيام، بعد ان سارعت الحكومة إلى تحذيرهم من أنها لن تستجيب لأي مطالب تحت الضغظ.

الشيخ النمر في مرافعة الكرامة: حياتي ليست أهم من كرامتي
صحيفة “مرآة البحرين” ومركز “كيتوس” الثقافي يصدران كتاب الشيخ نمر النمر بعنوان “مرافعة كرامة.”

أيّ عُمرٍ بقيَ لقناة «الجزيرة»؟ 
محمد فارس جرادات يؤكد رحلة “الجزيرة” في الكهولة المبكرة بدأت منذ استقالة وضاح خنفر.