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Kuwait Steps Up Security After Mosque Suicide Attack
2015-07-02 Read More...
Kuwait's Interior Minister said the Gulf country was at war with Islamist militants and would strike out at cells believed to be on its soil.

France to Build Two Nuclear Reactors in Saudi Arabia
2015-06-29 Read More...
France and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement on conducting feasibility studies to build two flagship Areva-designed nuclear reactors as the two allies firm up business ties amid tensions across the region.

Russia Delivering Conventional Arms to Syria
2015-06-26 Read More...
Russia is observing its contractual obligations with Syria in delivering conventional weapons, a Deputy Head of Russia’s Security Council said Wednesday.“UN sanctions do not affect the trade of conventional weapons from Russia to

Saudi Arabia, France Sign $12 Billion Deals
2015-06-25 Read More...
Saudi Arabia and France agreed Wednesday to sign $12 billion of deals, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubair said during a landmark visit by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris.

Bahrain’s King Attends Royal Guard Mobilization Drill
2015-06-19 Read More...
Bahrain’ King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Supreme Commander of Bahrain Defense Forces (BDF) attended Wednesday the mobilization drill carried out by the Royal Guard as part of their annual training, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

Kuwait Close to Signing Deal for 24 Caracal Helicopters
2015-06-12 Read More...
France is on the verge of finalizing a contract worth about 1 billion Euros ($1.1 billion) for the sale of 24 Airbus-built military helicopters to Kuwait, a deal that highlights Paris' growing commercial ties in the Middle East, officials

U.S. to Set Up New Military Base in Iraq’s Anbar Province
2015-06-12 Read More...
The Obama administration is preparing a plan to set up a new military base in Iraq's Anbar province and send several hundred additional trainers and advisers to help bolster Iraqi forces that have struggled in the fight against ISIS militants there,

Kuwait Government to Retain 75% Stake in Kuwait Airways
2015-06-09 Read More...
Kuwait's government has approved a new structure for the privatization of Kuwait Airways under which the state will own 75% of the carrier, excluding potential investors such as Jazeera

Russian Naval Flotilla Visits Egypt
2015-06-08 Read More...
A Russian naval flotilla docked at the Mediterranean port of Alexandria on Saturday for the first time since a Pacific Fleet missile cruiser visited Egypt in 2013.

South Korea Tests Missile Capable of Reaching North Korea
2015-06-05 Read More...
South Korean military has successfully tested ballistic missiles capable of reaching almost any point in North Korean territory, local media reported Tuesday citing the Defense Ministry.

US Delivers 2,000 AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapons for Iraq
2015-06-03 Read More...
The United States has delivered 2,000 AT-4 anti-tank weapons destined for Iraq, sending 1,000 directly to the government in Baghdad, with the US-led coalition holding the other half in the region for training Iraqis and for future contingencies, a

Qatar to Open Embassy in Iraq as Ties Improve
2015-06-01 Read More...
Qatar will open an Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq's Foreign Minister said on Friday, in the latest sign of improving relations between Gulf Arab countries and

Interpol: ISIS Gaining Support from Africa to Southeast Asia
2015-06-01 Read More...
A growing number of extremist groups from Africa to Southeast Asia are shifting their allegiance to the ISIS, leading to greater risks for “cross-pollination” among conflicts beyond Syria and Iraq, the Secretary General of Interpol said Friday.

Saudi Airlines Unit to Raise $752m from IPO
2015-06-01 Read More...
Saudi Ground Services Company, a unit of national carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines, has set the price for its 30% initial share sale at 50 riyals ($13.3) per share, a statement from the company's financial adviser said.

Saudi Gulf Airlines to Start Flying in November
2015-05-28 Read More...
Saudi Gulf Airlines aims to begin flying in November after receiving regulatory approvals, the new Dammam-based carrier said.

Turkey to “Principally” Give Air Support for Syrian Rebels
2015-05-26 Read More...
The United States and Turkey have agreed “in principle” to give air support to some forces from Syria's mainstream opposition, Turkey's Foreign Minister said, in what if confirmed could mark an expansion of U.S. involvement in the conflict.

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