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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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WSJ Sheds Light on Saudi Crown Prince’s Abuse of State-Linked Businesses to Get Rich

WSJ Sheds Light on Saudi Crown Prince’s Abuse of State-Linked Businesses to Get Rich

Wednesday 16 May 2018
PIF, says a person involved in the talks. By agreeing up front to take 50 planes, Saudia would get a major discount. As it turned out, Prince Mohammed’s family was at that very moment eyeing its own investment in airplanes. Investors in the Middle East had been looking for alternatives to the ...
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Bin Salman’s Gamble to Stay in Power

Bin Salman’s Gamble to Stay in Power

Monday 28 January 2019 ،
PIF) says it is launching a resort project on Red Sea coasts for “luxury entertainment lovers” to put the country’s name in the world’s tourism map. The emphasis on the international standards in the project will possibly mean that women will be allowed to have a sunbath or s ...
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What are Putin Arab Tour’s Gains?

What are Putin Arab Tour’s Gains?

Thursday 17 October 2019 ،
PIF). Russia seeks to direct the fund's potentials to the energy sector while Saudi Arabia wants it to work on infrastructural projects like airports.  Political dialogue  After the US last year sanctioned Iran and Venezuela oil, Russia rose to play a key role in energy markets. This ...
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Rights Group Say Bin Salman Fails English Football Ownership Test

Rights Group Say Bin Salman Fails English Football Ownership Test

Friday 24 April 2020 ،
PIF), which is chaired by bin Salman, to own 80 percent of the shares in Newcastle United.  The PIF has submitted all paperwork needed for taking over the ownership and the Premier League authorities should only decide whether the Saudis pass the Owners’ and Directors’ Test.  ...
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Saudis Launched Oil Price War after MBS-Putin Shouting Match: Report

Saudis Launched Oil Price War after MBS-Putin Shouting Match: Report

Saturday 25 April 2020 ،
PIF), which is chaired by Mohammed bin Salman, and the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). Saudi Aramco has also invested in Russian oil firm Novomet. Other mutual investment announcements were planned before the atmosphere turned sour over the oil row. By October las ...
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Ex-Israeli Spy Chief Becomes Head of Saudi-Backed SoftBank Office: Report

Ex-Israeli Spy Chief Becomes Head of Saudi-Backed SoftBank Office: Report

Sunday 11 July 2021 ،
PIF), which is the Arab kingdom's main sovereign wealth fund, jointly created the Softbank Vision Fund. The joint venture is the world’s largest technology-focused private equity fund with a capital of $93 billion. Having invested huge sums into companies such as Uber, Alibaba, and TikTok ...
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The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

Saturday 27 January 2024 ،
The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barzani uprising against the Iraqi regime The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barz ...
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Formation of European Coalition in the Red Sea; Uncalculated Conflict with Ansarullah

Formation of European Coalition in the Red Sea; Uncalculated Conflict with Ansarullah

Tuesday 20 February 2024 ،
Previously, European nations objected to participating in the American coalition in the Red Sea, citing their disapproval of rising tensions in the region. Previously, European nations objected to participating in the American coalition in the Red Sea, citing their disapproval of rising tensions in ...
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How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

Tuesday 12 March 2024 ،
PIF), entrusted with executing these ventures, disclosed last month that its liquidity had dwindled to approximately $15 billion by September, marking a decline of roughly three-quarters from December 2020, when the fund commenced operations. Bloomberg also noted that the outlays of the Kingdom' ...
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Can Public Investment Fund Realize Bin Salman’s Dreams?

Can Public Investment Fund Realize Bin Salman’s Dreams?

Tuesday 3 September 2024 ،
PIF) to steer the investment train at home and abroad to provide new resources for the country. The governance structure in the Arab kingdom is designed to ensure strategic alignment with Vision 2030 and effective oversight of the Fund's activities. In its latest report, the PIF said its total ...

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