There is a difference whether the decision of having dialogue with Iran was taken after coordinating with GCC countries or it was an "individual" initiative. A Qatari dialogue request and a threat of military intervention stated by its…

The disputes between Iran and its Arab neighbors impose behaviors tainted by racism, which is not limited to ordinary citizens, but incorporate a large portion of the elite and sometime fueled by state politics. These racist behaviors are…

After working many years in the Arabian Gulf states, I‘ve been asked for an advisory on the success and failure of International NGOs and and their field employees in the GCC.  Following hours of pondering this potential advisory, I offer…

In 2011, Qatar played a prominent role in Tunisia through providing financial and information support to Ennahda Party. Beji Caid Essebsi did not abide with the United Arab Emirate’s orders to eliminate the Muslim Brotherhood in Tunisia.…

The failure of the revolution in Bahrain, and Syria turning into the centre for regional conflict has motivated Iran to seek further expansion in the regional conflict ground. Yemen turned from a ground for regional dispute to a…

Election of the full number of the municipality council members and setting the quota to ensure women’s membership in the councils. Granting full meaningful financial responsibilities and approving the law of full-time commitment of…

French arms exports increased by 18%, and the Middle East is headlining the clients list The Gulf states did not lose sight of the fantacy "France : The Superopower State", but wanted an official mediator and speaker France's friendly…

There is a lot of fear amongst Saudis that women will not succeed in winning this right, because of the male-dominant culture and extremist religious background of the society. The Saudi government which mostly throws the ball of women…