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Bahrain cuts all diplomatic ties with Iran, Republic of Sudan follows
Saudi Arabia cut all diplomatic ties with Iran after Iranian protesters broke into its embassy in Tehran amid diplomatic tension between both countries regarding the Saudi execution of a Shiâa cleric Nimr Al-Nimr.
Al-Sisi on tour to UAE, India and Bahrain
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with UAE leaders
International support for Syrian refugees ongoing
Five wealthiest Gulf nations are blamed for their silence over Syrian refugee crisis
Egypt sends condolences over UAE, Bahrain soldiers killed in Yemen
An attack launched by Houthi rebels against Saudi-led coalition forces killed dozens of soldiers
Egypt is poorer than other Arab Spring countries: Global Finance report
Egypt ranks 109th globally in world’s wealthiest/poorest countries list, with GDP per capita being equivalent to $6,650
Houthi spokesperson slams GCC as UNSC seeks Yemen escalation
‘Egypt’s military to stay out of conflict unless Bab El-Mandab straight threatens Suez Canal navigation’, say experts
Malicious attempts cannot break our unity: Al-Sisi to Arab kings
Egyptian authorities reject alleged leaks against GCC countries
Al-Sisi receives Qatari, Saudi envoys
Diplomatic reconciliation between Qatar and Egypt resulted from Saudi and US pressure: analysts
Shoukry asks Britain to support Libya’s ‘legitimate government institutions’
State institutions and dialogue are key to regionâs stability, says Egypt FM
Shoukry warns against sectarian and ethnic conflict during Bahrain summit
Egyptian foreign minister is on two-day trip to the Gulf country to discuss international security in Middle East
Bahraini king congratulates Mubarak on favourable court verdict
The Gulf monarchy itself subdued an Arab Spring-inspired rebellion in 2011
Egypt welcomes âgreat successâ of Bahrain elections
Bahrain held parliamentary and municipal elections Saturday, opposition boycotted the vote
Gulf football diplomacy highlights regional divisions
By James M. Dorsey Wealthy Gulf states have invited Jordan and Morocco to compete in future Gulf Cups as part of a bid to strengthen their fragile six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at a time that they have at best papered over deep rifts within the group. The invitation follows an earlier stalled attempt to …
Saudi King invites Egypt to join reconciliation with Qatar
Saudi monarch says agreement with Qatar included âsupport for Egyptâ
Gulf 22: When brothers compete
Kuwait beat Iraq with a goal in the 90th minute, while Saudi Arabia beat Bahrain with a clean score of 3-0 in the second round.
Saudi, Emirati, and Bahraini ambassadors to return to Qatar
Decision follows a meeting of Gulf leaders in Riyadh, who reached an agreement seeking unity of GCC states
Egypt participates in international ISIS strategy meeting
Obama stresses there is no âquick fixâ in military and ideological fight against ISIS
Kerry, Shoukry define Egyptâs role in fight against ISIS
Egyptâs religious institutions play important role in fight against ISIS, says Kerry
Egypt expresses concern over Iraq, Syria and Libya
Egypt shared new high commissioner’s concerns on the developments in the Middle East at 27th session of Human Rights Council in Geneva
Bahrain tells US diplomat he is âunwelcomeâ
US says Bahrainâs actions ânot consistentâ with partnership
Al-Sisi meets Arab leaders after inauguration
The president held talks with top officials of Arabic countries that had vocally supported Egyptâs July power shift
Egypt gears for Al-Sisiâs inauguration as foreign delegations arrive
Heads of states and foreign delegations land in Cairo for the Sunday ceremony
Countries and international bodies offer congratulations to Al-Sisi on election victory
White House says it is looking forward to working with Egyptâs new president, but also shared concerns
Egypt, Bahrain joint military training continues
Special forces partake in simulated situation training in the Gulf
Bahrain hopes for Egypt to continue regional role post-election
Bahraini ministry expresses continued support for Egyptâs roadmap
Egypt to participate in joint air force training in the Gulf
Gulf air force exercises intended to deepen Bahrain-Egypt strategic relationship
Islamic finance body IIFM eyes first sukuk standard
Reuters – The Bahrain-based International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) will develop its first standard contract template for sukuk (Islamic bonds), and aims to double the number of its standards as early as next year, its chief executive told Reuters. A standard for leasing-based sukuk will be developed first by the IIFM, a non-profit industry body …
Fahmy presses Arab League chief on activating terrorism convention
Foreign minister and Arab League Secretary General discuss terrorism and regional issues
Egyptâs Pioneers Holding 2013 profit rises 37%
Reuters – Egyptian investment firm Pioneers Holding posted a 37% increase in net profits for last year, it said in a bourse statement on Wednesday. Pioneers made EGP 358m ($51m) in 2013 compared with EGP 260.5m in the previous year, it said. The firm, which specialises in brokerage services, said earlier this year it planned …
Arab summit kicks off with calls to arm Syria rebels
The head of the Syrian National Coalition, Ahmed Jarba, repeated calls on the international community to supply rebels with âsophisticated weaponsâ.