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He was an Albanian officer in the Ottoman army who was sent to Egypt to expel the French. He did not speak Arabic; in f...

Muhammad Ali, the illiterate man who transformed Egypt into a modern power

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Muhammad Ali, the illiterate man who transformed Egypt into a modern power

In a previous article, I wrote that the last resort for dealing with the Iranian regime is decisive action, which I cal...

The world is asked to save the Iranian people from the rogue regime

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The world is asked to save the Iranian people from the rogue regime

The recent statements by US President Donald Trump about imposing fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz an...

No toll for Hormuz, No bill for the Gulf

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No toll for Hormuz, No bill for the Gulf

On May 15, 2019, I wrote that Kuwait Municipality had uncovered several cases involving citizens who had seized or encr...

Encroachments, violations

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Encroachments, violations

The Houthis are acting as if they control the region, but in reality, they are like a “wasp buzzing around its ruined n...

The Houthis’ predicament ... like a wasp buzzing around its ruined nest

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The Houthis’ predicament ... like a wasp buzzing around its ruined nest

The passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is a great loss for Qatar and the entire ...

The leader who shaped modern Qatar

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The leader who shaped modern Qatar

During crises, the state strives to maintain social stability by taking measures that assuage the suffering of the peop...

In difficult times ... governments show compassion for their people

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In difficult times ... governments show compassion for their people

Prior to 1992, Olympic basketball was limited to amateur players, and the United States often won the gold medal. Towar...

Dreams ... but achievable

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Dreams ... but achievable

The most important question for the Gulf is how long this U.S.-Iran crisis will last, and how much of its cost Gulf sta...

The Gulf could pay the price

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The Gulf could pay the price

The term “Aryan” was originally a purely linguistic term and had no connection to race. In the 19th century, European l...

Myth of the Aryan race and origin of narrative

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Myth of the Aryan race and origin of narrative

After several attempts, US President Donald Trump finally realized that the Tehran regime is deceitful. At a press conf...

Iran is a rogue state ... dealing with it harshly is the best move

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Iran is a rogue state ... dealing with it harshly is the best move

Despite all the penalties, expulsions, referrals to the Public Prosecution, and public disclosure of violations, and de...

Corruption in co-ops, ‘charitable societies’

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Corruption in co-ops, ‘charitable societies’

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