The Al-Ula conclave could herald some major shifts in regional alignments. There could be a nascent Saudi-UAE competition, with the UAE ingratiating itself with the U.S. and supporting its interests in diverse theatres – Yemen, the Horn of Africa and the western Indian Ocean. Turkey and Qatar, possibly with Iran, could then seize the opportunity to re-engage with Saudi Arabia and Egypt, thus shaping an alternative regional coalition that would perhaps be closer to Russia and China than to the U.S. As Mr. Biden takes charge in the U.S., the Al-Ula conclave could trigger the emergence of a new regional order in West Asia. … [Read more...] about In ancient Al-Ula, forging a new future
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2 mln in Palestine eligible to vote in elections: official
However, "there are no guarantees that Israel would give the Palestinians a permission to hold the elections in East Jerusalem, but we have our alternative plans to hold the elections in the city in case Israel refuses," he said. … [Read more...] about 2 mln in Palestine eligible to vote in elections: official