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      Alena Douhan, the UN's special rapporteur, focused on the impact of sanctions on Iranian people at a press conference in Tehran. EPA
      UN envoy highlights Iran's humanitarian situation amid stalled nuclear talks

      Special rapporteur says ordinary people are feeling the pain of measures imposed to put pressure on the country's leaders

      MENAMay 19, 2022
      EU ambassador to the UAE Andrea Matteo Fontana, in an exclusive interview with 'The National' in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      EU unveils first long-term strategy to shape future Gulf ties

      The bloc presented concrete proposals for strengthened EU-GCC co-operation on everything from energy, green transition and climate change, to trade, regional stability and global security

      GulfMay 18, 2022
      An Iranian man looks at items for sale at a shop in Tehran. The government has sharply increased the price of basic food items such as cooking oil, chicken, eggs and dairy products. EPA
      Iran’s leaders under pressure as protests simmer

      Latest unrest adds to mounting woes for government, with economy hamstrung by US sanctions

      IranMay 16, 2022
      A guard tower overlooking the border fence encircling Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, which lies on the Strait of Gibraltar, surrounded by Morocco. AFP
      Spain to reopen Morocco land borders next week

      Crossings will be initially limited to residents of the Schengen zone and their family members

      MENAMay 13, 2022
      An aid worker prepares emergency food aid provided by a relief agency for displaced Yemenis amid heightened food insecurity on the outskirts of Sanaa. EPA
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      Yemen aid shortfall forces World Food Programme to make hard choices

      Budgetary pressures mean humanitarian mission must make tough decisions about how to distribute aid fairly

      GulfMay 13, 2022
      A tourist poses for pictures in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. Reuters
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      Tourism 'thriving' in Jordan again despite war in Europe

      Minister tells 'The National' the kingdom's diverse appeal helps mitigate the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine

      JordanMay 11, 2022
      Michael Chahine (second rom left) with his sister Aida (third from left), family members and friends after casting their ballots in the Lebanese embassy in Abu Dhabi. Mr Chaine is 72 and it's the first time for him to vote. Victor Besa / The National
      Play24:42:40
      Lebanon election: ‘I’m 72 and a first-time voter' says Lebanese expat in UAE

      The desire for change back home is uniting Lebanese people of different backgrounds in the Emirates

      LebanonMay 08, 2022
      Fathi Bashagha was appointed prime minister by the eastern-based parliament in February. Reuters
      Libyan PM Fathi Bashagha claims his column in ‘The Times’ is fake news

      The newly appointed prime minister dismissed the opinion piece as ‘lies’ but the newspaper stood by the article

      MENAMay 05, 2022
      Turkey hosts the world's largest refugee population, of which Syrians form the largest single group. Getty
      Turkey plans to return one million refugees to Syria

      Tens of thousands of homes have been built in Idlib province

      SyriaMay 03, 2022
      Manchester City player Riyad Mahrez lost his Twitter blue tick, which marks his account as 'verified,' before it was restored. AFP
      Man City's Mahrez asks Musk to restore Twitter tick

      Premier League and Algeria star lost the verified badge for a short period of time

      MENAMay 03, 2022
      A clown takes a selfie with boys during celebrations after Palestinians performed Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Aqsa compound. Reuters
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      Palestinian Muslims flock to Al Aqsa Mosque to mark Eid

      Strict security imposed by Israel amid violence did not stop worshippers from celebrating

      MENAMay 02, 2022
      Palestinian women make traditional date and nut-filled biscuits to mark Eid Al Fitr, in the West Bank city of Hebron. AFP
      Muslims mark Eid Al Fitr with heritage recipes and prayers

      Higher prices of ingredients due to war in Ukraine have not dampened Eid spirit in the Middle East

      MENAMay 02, 2022
      In this photo released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, hugs Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before a meeting in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, April 28, 2022. AP
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      Turkish President Erdogan's visit to Saudi Arabia seeks to mend ties

      Ankara has taken several concrete steps to improve ties with Riyadh

      Saudi ArabiaApril 28, 2022
      Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sergei Chemezov, director general of Rostec state conglomerate, attend the MAKS 2021 air show at Zhukovsky, outside Moscow. Photo: Sputnik
      Western sanctions a strong punch but not a knockout blow, says key Putin ally

      Head of defence giant Rostec tells 'The National' that, far from being destroyed by punitive economic measures, Russia is now planning to make itself sanction-proof

      EuropeApril 21, 2022
      Ali Taha. Victoria Pertusa / The National
      Play45:22:50
      Alexa, set my prayer times: How Muslims are digitising their rituals for Ramadan

      Islam is a constant in the lives of tech-savvy devotees in a fast-paced world

      MENAApril 14, 2022
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