Counter terrorism coalition meets in Riyadh

Defence ministers, diplomats and officials of 41 Muslim countries, are gathering for the day-long conference which will address key counter terrorism topics

More than 300 killed in Egypt mosque attack

Worshippers at the Al Rawda mosque in the North Sinai province were targeted during Friday prayers

Lebanon’s Hariri says to hold off resignation as PM

Hariri announced his resignation in Saudi Arabia on November 4

Hariri returns to Lebanon

Hariri’s resignation as prime minister threw Lebanon into a political crisis

Saudi Arabia and Arab allies push for unity against Iran

The emergency Arab foreign ministers’ meeting was convened at the request of Saudi Arabia

After France meeting, Hariri says will clarify position in Lebanon

Hariri’s abrupt resignation and continued stay in Saudi Arabia has caused fears for Lebanon’s stability

Hariri to return to Lebanon in next two days

Lebanese President Michel Aoun has said he will not accept Hariri’s resignation until he returns to Beirut

Saudi-led coalition air raid shuts down Yemen’s Sanaa airport

The Houthis control most of the north, including Sanaa and its international airport

Iran ends rescue operations, battles to shelter quake survivors

Sunday’s 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck villages and towns in the mountainous area of Kermanshah province

More than 450 dead after earthquake hits Iraq and Iran

The US Geological Survey said the quake measured magnitude 7.3

Saudi coalition wants stronger Yemen weapons checks before main port reopens

The coalition closed all air, land and sea access to Yemen last week

Hariri warns Lebanon faces Arab sanctions risk, to return in days

Hariri said his resignation was intended as a “positive shock” to his country

UAE, Saudi, Kuwait caution citizens against travelling to Lebanon

The three GCC states have also advised citizens who are visiting or residing in Lebanon to leave as soon as possible

Egypt’s President backs Saudi anti-corruption purge

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also said he was against military strikes on Iran or Hezbollah

UN calls for Saudi-led coalition to re-open Yemen’s air and sea ports

The Saudi-led coalition said on Monday it would close all air, land and sea ports to the country

GCC real estate prices to rise after VAT – survey

VAT is set to be implemented in the region next year

gender gap 2022

UAE, Bahrain, Saudi rise, Kuwait, Qatar fall in gender equality ranking

The World Economic Forum noted that the global gender gap increased for the first time since its study started this year

UAE soldier killed in Yemen

Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah Al-Hosani was carrying out his duties within the operations of the Saudi-led Arab coalition

IMF lowers Gulf growth forecast

The region will grow at its slowest pace since 2009, according to the organisation

Different Arab money

All GCC states still committed to VAT but dates will vary, IMF says

The GCC states originally intended to introduce VAT simultaneously in January 2018

Lack of women in Middle East workforce hinders growth

More women than men go to university in the MENA region

Majority of GCC residents prefer working for government, finds report

Almost two thirds of the region’s workforce would choose the public sector over private sector according to the report

Airbus forecasts Middle East aviation growth despite tailwinds

Regional airlines are wrestling with pressurised yields and political issues

VAT to create over 5,000 jobs in the GCC – analyst

The UAE will begin implementing the tax in January 2018

Britain’s Johnson says Libyan city could become new Dubai if bodies are cleared

Johnson said he was referring to the clearing of booby trapped bodies of Islamic State militant fighters

Survey reveals most Britons support racial profiling of Muslims

The YouGov/Arab News poll also revealed four in five Britons know little to nothing about the Arab world

Saudi intercepts missile from Yemen

The missile was heading towards the city of Khamis Mushait

EY’s regional head on adapting to the GCC’s shifting sands

Abdulaziz Al Sowailim, chairman and CEO of EY MENA, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the GCC region

Iran nuclear deal must change if US to stay -Tillerson

US President Donald Trump accused Iran of exporting “violence, bloodshed and chaos”

Why a second citizenship is becoming vital for many from the Middle East

Countries across the world are leaning more towards tighter visa controls