- 3 March, 2026
Fatima Saif
Fatima Saif is a lifestyle and culture writer who covers Emirati arts, tourism, and modern cultural trends across the Gulf.
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What is Turkey’s position as Russia and Ukraine go on war
Turkey–On March 10 foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine met in Turkey on sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in a “trilateral format”. That means
Islamic State confirms leader was killed in US raid, now has a new leader
Syria–For the first time on Thursday did the Islamic State organization revealed and confirmed that its leader was killed last month in north – western
Arab League summit to take place in Algeria
Algeria–The Arab League will hold its first annual summit in three years in November in Algeria. The bloc announced the news on Wednesday. The last
Lebanon: Can ‘mega centers’ debate push back parliamentary elections?
Lebanon–On Thursday, the Lebanese government has to make a decision on setting up of “mega centers” ahead of the parliamentary elections to assist people for
Is Turkey’s Erdogan demonstrating a changing attitude?
Turkey– Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is having a change of heart, the first visible signs being in his foreign policy. Turkey is seemingly warming
Lebanon elections: can they change political scene in the country?
Lebanon– Lebanon is witnessing an ongoing political and internal crisis as the country faces economic meltdown. The country is due to have parliamentary elections in
Iraq: President steers past rivals trying to undermine him in controversial pardon case
Iraq–Outgoing President of Iraq, Barham Salih has dodged a political bullet that could have undermine his chances of new term, thrown in by his rivals.
How Gulf nations can play a crucial mediating role in diffusing Ukraine crisis
Ukraine– Ongoing Ukraine crisis as Russia continues its offensive on the European neighbour has the world on cliff’s edge. The probability of Cold War is
Ukraine crisis: Arab League emergency meet called by Egypt
Ukraine–Arab League is meeting on Monday to discuss rapidly escalating situation in Ukraine as Russia continues offensive on its neighbour. The session would be held
Pak PM Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine crisis
Pakistan– On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan amid the ongoing attack on Ukraine. The same morning, Moscow announced ‘special