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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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OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture

OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture

Monday 6 May 2024
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan in his address of the summit said: The kingdom calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. He emphasized the importance of providing safe humanitarian corridors to end the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.  In his speech, Egyptian Foreign M ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
Saudi Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first. Alwaght- On April 29, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a surprise statement reporting the closeness of Washington and Riyadh to signing a new defense pact. Shortly after, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said he ex ...
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Ireland, Norway, Spain ‘on Right Side of History,’ Arab World Hails Trio for Recognizing Palestine

Ireland, Norway, Spain ‘on Right Side of History,’ Arab World Hails Trio for Recognizing Palestine

Wednesday 22 May 2024 ،
Saudi Arabia and Egypt, welcomed the development and urged other countries to follow suit. Riyadh called the recognition as a “positive decision” that affirms the international consensus on the inherent right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.” The kingdom also call ...
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Why’s Riyadh Named a Security Figure as Ambassador to Damascus?

Why’s Riyadh Named a Security Figure as Ambassador to Damascus?

Saturday 1 June 2024 ،
Saudis seem to still follow their old agenda and are not honest in their hand of friendship to Syria. Alwaght- Months after Saudi resumption of diplomatic relations with Syria, the Arab kingdom has named a new ambassador to Damascus and Faisal bin Saud al-Mejfel will soon start his work in Syria, re ...
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What’s behind Saudi Ambassador’s Visit to Iraqi Holy Shiite Cities?

What’s behind Saudi Ambassador’s Visit to Iraqi Holy Shiite Cities?

Thursday 13 June 2024 ،
Saudi diplomat met with authorities of the two religious cities of Najaf and Karbala as part of a plan to broaden ties with Baghdad to take on Iran in Iraq. Alwaght- Application of the public diplomacy as one of the supplements of the official diplomacy is now one of the common methods in the foreig ...
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Turkish-Arab Push for Foothold In Iraq Amid Strong Iranian-Iraqi Alliance

Turkish-Arab Push for Foothold In Iraq Amid Strong Iranian-Iraqi Alliance

Tuesday 23 July 2024 ،
Saudi Arabia for specific investment projects aimed at increasing cooperation in a number of qualitative investment projects in Iraq. Also, in 2022, the Saudi State Investment Fund announced foundation of a new company with an initial capital of $3 billion to invest in Iraq, which is part of the Sa ...
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Where is the Saudi-Yemeni Cold Peace Heading?

Where is the Saudi-Yemeni Cold Peace Heading?

Wednesday 24 July 2024 ،
Saudi Arabia that Sana’a is capable of threatened Saudi interests afresh aif the latter backs US and Israel. Alwaght- The consequences of the Gaza war over the past 9 months have left their impacts on many regional and international cases. Meanwhile, one of the newest areas that is taking political ...
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Three Important Assumptions about Israeli Response to Iran’s Expected Operation

Three Important Assumptions about Israeli Response to Iran’s Expected Operation

Thursday 8 August 2024 ،
Saudi Arabia whose alliance against Iran with the Israelis is unlikely. Saudis currently pursue close relations with Tehran and do not seek to disrupt their peace with Iran. Even last month, the Arab kingdom denied allowing Israel to use its airspace to launch attacks on Yemen. The UAE is another Ar ...
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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 ،
Saudi investment fund is meant to help drive the country to realization of its Vision 2030, but it can’t avoid challenges. Alwaght- The economic fluctuations and financial crises of the past decade have depleted the financial resources of single-product economies, prompting some actors in the Persia ...
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Arab World Unanimously against Israeli Stay in Philadelphi Corridor

Arab World Unanimously against Israeli Stay in Philadelphi Corridor

Sunday 15 September 2024 ،
Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that the Arab kingdom categorically condemns the Israeli stances on the corridor with Egypt and stand with Cairo against these Israeli position.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq issued a statement and emphasized that Iraq strongly condem ...

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Gaza schools are the targets of the Zionist regimes attacks

Gaza schools are the targets of the Zionist regimes attacks