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Saudi Arabia Trains Yemeni Tribal Fighters In War Against Houthis

So far the fighting and air strikes have killed over 1,000 people since the bombings started on March 26.

Yemen Government To Request Membership In GCC -Official Yemeni Spokesman

A spokesperson said that the country will present a plan in Saudi Arabia next month, requesting membership into the GCC.

GCC Countries Could Save $17.7bn From Diversification – EY

Gulf countries must develop sectors such as construction that help boost the rest of the economy, the report says.

Air Arabia Jordan To Launch Services On May 18

Sharjah-based Air Arabia, which bought a 49 per cent stake in Petra Airlines in January, has rebranded the airline as Air Arabia Jordan.

Yemen’s Houthis To Investigate Public Figures, Including Nobel Laureate

An NGO has filed a complaint with the public prosecutor accusing 39 prominent figures, including Tawakul Karman, of treason.

Saudi-Led Planes Bomb Sanaa Airport To Stop Iranian Plane Landing

Iran said the plane was carrying humanitarian aid to Sanaa.

Gulf Investors, Libyan Firm Buy Largest Eastern Libyan Cement Maker

The Libyan Cement Company has three plants in eastern Libya but only one is operational, producing 300,000 tonnes annually.

Gulf Arab Leaders To Meet Next Week Ahead Of Obama Summit

The summit, in Riyadh, is expected to touch on Iran’s nuclear programme and developments in Yemen.

U.S. Blames Houthi Battlefield Moves For Renewed Saudi Strikes

Riyadh announced last week that it was ending its nearly five-week-old bombing campaign, except in places where the Houthis were advancing.

ISIL Kills Five Journalists Working For Libyan TV Station

The reporters, working for Barqa TV, had been missing since August.

Saudis Pound Arms Depots In Yemen, Houthis Block Aid

There were no immediate reports on the extent of casualties.

Iran To Start South Pars Oil Production In 2016 – State Media

Ali-Reza Zeighami, manager of the South Pars oil layers project, said new wells were being drilled and would become operational in the second half of the next Iranian year.

Iranian General Accuses Saudis Of Following In Israeli Footsteps

A Saudi-led alliance began bombing Iranian-allied Houthi militia in Yemen last month.

Affordable Smartphones See Growth Boom In Middle East, Africa – IDC

Smartphones priced under $100 accounted for 20 per cent of the overall market last year, up from five per cent in 2013.

Saudi-led Air Strikes Hit Yemeni Capital, Ships Shell Aden – Residents

The bombings were the first raids on Sanaa since a Saudi-led alliance said last week it was scaling back a campaign against Iranian-allied Houthi militias.

Iran Summons Saudi Diplomat Over Plane Interception In Yemen

ISNA said two Iranian cargo planes carrying food and medicine to Yemen had been forced by Saudi jets to leave Yemeni airspace.

As Yemen Bombing Slows, Saudi May Struggle With Peacemaker Role

Riyadh now faces a test of its diplomatic skills in trying to arrange talks among Yemen’s fractious elites.

Former Yemeni President Calls For Political Dialogue To End War

Saleh said he was ready to reconcile with all parties that have opposed him since 2011 “for the interest of the nation”.

Saudi-led Coalition Launches Air Strikes Throughout Yemen – Residents

Most of the raids hit Houthi vehicles and gatherings on battlefields in six central and southern provinces.

Oil prices Rise On Middle East Tension

Warplanes struck targets in and around the Yemeni cities despite indications from Riyadh that its campaign would be wound down.

Mobile Operator Zain Iraq Applies For Baghdad Share Listing

Iraq’s three mobile networks were required to float a quarter of their shares by August 2011 as part of their 15-year licences awarded in 2007.

Qatar Faces High Risk Of Cyber Attacks During FIFA 2022 World Cup

Large scale events such as the upcoming football tournament are more vulnerable to cyber attacks, says expert.

Yemen Rivals Battle On Despite Declared End To Saudi Raids

Hours after Saudi Arabia’s announcement of a halt to airstrikes in Yemen, Houthi fighters captured an army brigade base in Taiz.

White House Says ‘Job Is Not Done’ In Yemen

A US government spokesperson acknowledged problems remain in the country.

Yemen’s Saleh Hails End To Saudi-led Strikes, Seeks New Dialogue

“We hope that everybody will return to dialogue to solve and treat all the issues,” Saleh said on social media.

Fatburger Plots Four More Restaurants In MENA

The restaurants are planned for Kuwait, Qatar, Tunisia and Iraq.

Iran Calls For Yemen Talks, Says Long-term Peace Possible

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said sustainable peace can prevail if military intervention is ceased and conditions are met for talks.

Fighters In Southern Yemen Say Will Continue Fight

The announcement came despite Saudi Arabia saying it would end air strikes.

Oil Prices Drop As Middle East Tensions Ease

Oil prices had gained nearly $10 a barrel this month on tensions in the Middle East and concerns over slowing output growth in the United States, before starting to drop back.

Saudi Ends Air Campaign In Yemen, Seeks Political Solution

Iran, which has supported its fellow Shi’ite Houthis, welcomed the ceasefire.