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ANU Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies PhD Candidate Khalid Al Bostanji reviews the work of Miaad A. Hassan on how majorities and minorities in the Middle East shape political identities. He argues that these identities have not been sectarian but rather responsive to highly nuanced political and external challenges.
Australian Strategic Policy Institute Fellow and CQ University Lecturer Saba Sinai says that in all the analysis and portrayals of conflict and strife in Western Media, we should not forget that the Middle East is a region with a rich history and a vibrant cultural and intellectual life. Sinai urges the Western media to take responsibility and present the region in its totality.
Bilateral Chamber hosted His Excellency Mohammed Shyaa Sabbar Al-Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq and his delegation in Houston, Texas this week.
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze discusses the social, economic, and spiritual benefits of religious diversity and brotherhood at Iftar this week.
More than two dozen Rwandan companies now operate businesses in Dubai, particularly in the logistics sector, and Ambassador John Mirenge says Rwanda has big plans to ramp up bilateral trade across all sectors of industry.
The Government of Singapore and the Kingdom of Bahrain signed a bilateral Treaty to establish a new Bahrain International Commercial Court in Bahrain and a designated body in Singapore to hear its appeals.
Graced by Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar H E Sira Swangsilpa, and Lulu Hypermarket Regional Director Shaijan MO together with dignitaries from the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha, the Halal Thai Food Promotion launch aims to foster goodwill between the two countries and celebrate Thai culture and cuisine.
Libya has allocated USD 1.23 billion to develop the Hamada NC-7 concession in its latest budget, which was approved by Libya’s eastern-based parliament last month, according to a recent MEED report.
UK legal firm Ashurst Senior Associates Jason Gouveia and Joanne McGuire discuss why concerns about whom ultimately bears the payment risk in a PPP arrangement becomes highly relevant in gigaprojects.
The Solent Group claims that its emissions are 70% less than conventional fuels, and that the existing pipeline networks are suitable for supplying sustainable fuel from the plant to major airports.
Tunisian Agricultural Minister Abdelmonem Belati says that the olive oil industry must take advantage of high export prices to capitalise on a bumper harvest.
The agreement between Egypt and consortium ADQ is the largest FDI in Egypt's history, with USD 35 billion allocated for infrastructure development in Cairo.
UK legal firm Ashurst Senior Associates Jason Gouveia and Joanne McGuire discuss why concerns about whom ultimately bears the payment risk in a PPP arrangement becomes highly relevant in gigaprojects.