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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations

Saturday 22 February 2025
Iran and Qatar are working on bilateral ties, especially trade, and also discussing regional cases. Alwaght- Diplomatic visits of senior officials of countries play a substantial role in boosting bilateral ties, contribute to advancing common interests, and bring closer the views of countries on var ...
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?

Tuesday 15 April 2025 ،
Emirates and other Arab monarchies help the Syrians in this path.  Emirates is one of the richest countries in the region that can play an important role in a aiding Syria and helping it with reconstruction. Therefore, the interim president hopes that with the help of Abu Dhabi, he can solve s ...
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
The US president is expected to make a set of economic and security deals with Arab countries. Alwaght- The US president is set to land in Saudi Arabia in the coming hours to start his Persian Gulf tour that will see him also visiting Qatar and the UAE. This visit is coming as West Asia is in a stat ...
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Iran’s "Operation Annunciation of Victory": Why’s Trump Announced Ceasefire?
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Iran’s "Operation Annunciation of Victory": Why’s Trump Announced Ceasefire?

Wednesday 25 June 2025 ،
The US president apparently thought that deeper involvement in war could only damage Israel and American interests in the region. Alwaght- After the US aggression on Iran's nuclear enrichment sites and clear violation of the country's territorial sovereignty, only hours took the Iranian arme ...
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Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran
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Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran

Sunday 29 June 2025 ،
Emirates cost the sector $1.2 billion. Analysts at the RAND Corporation have warned that if the conflict continues, Israel could face a two-year recession and the unemployment rate could rise to more than 9 percent. Ultimately, rebuilding the damage will require a budget equivalent to 15 percent of ...
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Al-Sharaa Reportedly Held Private Talks with Israeli Officials on UAE Soil
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Al-Sharaa Reportedly Held Private Talks with Israeli Officials on UAE Soil

Wednesday 2 July 2025 ،
Emirates in April 2025, facilitated by the UAE. This marked a significant shift from Syria’s longstanding rejection of Israel. The meeting included top figures from the Israeli Mossad, National Security Council, and military intelligence, and aimed to establish a gradual normalization process ...
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Iran and UAE Call for Joint Efforts to Enhance Regional Security
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Iran and UAE Call for Joint Efforts to Enhance Regional Security

Sunday 13 July 2025 ،
Emirates emphasized the importance of regional cooperation to maintain stability and security ALWAGHT- Top security officials from Iran and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the importance of regional cooperation to maintain stability and security. In a phone call with UAE National Security Advis ...
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?

Wednesday 30 July 2025 ،
Emirates efforts for influence in Central Asia is a kind of competition with Turkey and Iran, as this region is not only the playground of Russia and China but also other actors like Iran and Turkey are active in this region. Similar environment For the UAE, presence and activity in the Central As ...
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Why Would Qatar Trust the US about Its Security after Israeli Attack?
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Why Would Qatar Trust the US about Its Security after Israeli Attack?

Sunday 14 September 2025 ،
The US as an ally of Qatar was aware of the attack but did not activate its air defenses. Alwaght- Four days after eight Israeli F-15s and four F35s flew to the Red Sea and fired their missiles from the Saudi airspace at the Qatari capital Doha in an effort to assassinate leaders of Hamas resistance ...
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Economic Tsunami of Israeli Attack on Qatar: Three Possible Scenarios
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Economic Tsunami of Israeli Attack on Qatar: Three Possible Scenarios

Monday 15 September 2025 ،
Emirates NBD stock. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (FTFADGI) pulled back 0.3 percent, logging losses for a fourth consecutive session. Bahrain’s stock index (BAX) edged down 0.2 percent, pointing to the significant financial market toll the bombardment is taking on the Arab Gulf states. Fu ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.