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Alcohol to be decriminalised as part of reforms designed to make UAE more attractive to foreigners
Officials in Tehran suggest Israel involvement in killing that escalates tensions with US
Riyadh steps up efforts to end 3-year blockade ahead of new US administration
There has been careful ambiguity about the move and the timing is puzzling
Assault would signal their ability to strike deep into the heart of the country
Visit signals historical shift in relationship between erstwhile foes
Plans to encourage creation of art and to support local artistic talent aim to reduce region’s dependence on oil
Kingdom pushes through reforms in run-up to international forum as part of efforts to subdue criticism of its record
Security authorities arrest head of respected organisation
Arrest of executive at one of country’s most respected rights groups deals ‘heavy blow’, activists say
Tension rises after Trump reportedly asked advisers about taking action against nuclear site
Competition between autocracies to open up should be welcomed, and extended
The Democrat is more sceptical of autocrats and is surrounded by people who helped negotiate the Iran nuclear deal
World’s longest-serving PM was US and Saudi ally and figurehead for hardliners after crackdowns
Death of man who helped negotiate Oslo accords ‘a great loss for Palestine and our people’
Gulf state scraps laws criminalising alcohol use, suicide and cohabitation
Kingdom launches company to shake up multibillion-dollar bidding wars for TV rights in Middle East
Panic buying escalates after central bank warns of dollar allocation for pharmaceutical imports
Gulf state hopes move will improve its international reputation ahead of World Cup, say analysts
Anwar Gargash supports French president’s stance and blames Erdogan for fanning discord
Low turnout for plebiscite signals scepticism about regime’s commitment to reform
Vested interests and powerful militias leave Mustafa al-Kadhimi struggling to restore stability
Tehran conservatives eye potential outcome of US election ahead of own presidential contest
Israel had dropped its objections after agreement to normalise relations with the Gulf state
Fathi Bashagha says renegade general would not pose a threat without rival countries’ backing
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