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The Ethiopian-born artist’s first London show explores upheaval and the Arab spring
Governments try to stop Islamic militants heading to Syria to fight the regime
Gulf kingdom hires BNP Paribas, Citigroup, JPMorgan and GIB Capital
Contestant’s performance shakes ‘Arab Idol’ audience
The further use of WMD by Assad cannot be tolerated
The support that sustains Syria’s agony is the regime’s weakness, writes Owen Barder
Matching weekends would facilitate closer trade ties among Gulf states
Appointment of Rick Pudner’s successor is proving challenging
Females are more emancipated than their Gulf peers, writes Abeer Allam
Government and opposition seem to be running out of patience, writes Abeer Allam
Funding does not rely on a whim, writes Henny Sender
The country seems to be at a crossroads over the future of political reform, representation and freedom of speech, writes Jane Kinninmont
Battling sides must show an alternative to use of force
Time for Obama to back mainstream rebels openly
Salem Okaly shows embers of liberalism still smoulder
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