insert_link Opinion Pieces Israel-Egypt peace treaty has stood the test of time over 45 years: expert explains its significance By Ofir Winter, Tel Aviv University The peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, signed in 1979 to end hostilities and normalise relations between them, turns 45 on 26 March. The Conversation Africa asked Ofir Winter, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, who studies Egyptian politics and the Arab-Israeli conflict, for his insights on the peace deal and the key challenging moments since it […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 18
insert_link Lifestyle Big deal or small beer? Saudi debates first store for booze The news that Saudi Arabia will allow its first alcohol shop has citizens and foreigners alike mulling one question: is this a minor policy tweak, or a major upheaval? Sources familiar with preparations for the store disclosed details of the plan on Wednesday, as a document circulated indicating just how carefully leaders of the teetotalling Gulf kingdom will manage its operations. Located in the capital's Diplomatic Quarter, the store will […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 15
insert_link Opinion Pieces Give Peace a Chance in Yemen Despite Regional Violence A screen grab of a Houthi video capturing the militia’s seizure of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea, Nov. 19, 2023. The Houthis still control the ship. As violence between the rebels and certain Western countries rises, the author writes that the Omani-led peace deal for Yemen is still viable. EMILY SCHRADER/TWITTER By Arwa Mokdad via PassBlue The relentless bombardment in Gaza by Israel Defense Forces is […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Gamble pays off for Loeb with victory in marathon stage 6 of Dakar Rally Sebastien Loeb's decision to 'go slow' in stage five earlier in the week paid off on Friday as the Frenchman won the marathon two-day stage 6 at the Dakar Rally. Veteran Spaniard Carlos Sainz finished second 2min 01sec behind and took the overall lead while five-time winner Nasser Al-Attiyah saw his hopes of winning a sixth title disappear with a mechanical problem in the last 50 kilometres. Adrien van Beveren […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Saudi Arabia to be host of 2030 World Expo Saudi Arabia has been announced as the host of the 2030 World Expo. Riyadh beat off competition from the Italian capital Rome and the South Korean city of Busan to secure the right to host the international fair. Ross Cullen reports. todayNovember 29, 2023 22
insert_link Business / Economics Host of World Expo 2030 to be announced The host of World Expo 2030 is set to be announced, with Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Busan in South Korea and the Italian capital Rome all in the running. Giles Gibson has more. todayNovember 28, 2023 108