By Zakiya Afzani Life sentences were given to 9 Israeli spies in Egypt An Egyptian court yesterday sentenced nine people, including six self declaired Israeli citizens, to life behind bars for spying on Egypt for Israel, according to a local judiciary. In 2013, the Egyptian authorities announced they had…
By Rashid bin Abdul Karim Al-Saud Why is the global arms trade booming right now? Last month the UAE Emirate of Abu Dhabi held the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the Middle East’s largest arms fair. The four-day event was a roaring success, playing host to 1’235 exhibitors…
By Zakiya Afzani Assassination plot against the royal family of Saudi Arabia on a visit to Malaysia has been stopped by officials Malaysian authorities told Al-Sahawat Times today that suspected political activists from Yemen arrested late last month ahead of a visit by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi…
By Aisha Butt Trump has signed a second Muslim Ban executive order, this time excluding Iraq Donald Trump has signed a revised travel ban that will halt entry to the US for people from six Muslim nations, the originally proposed 9 were signed as 7 before being reversed as illegal…
By Saira Ibrahim Palestine has warned Trump he is about to “explode” the Middle-East Government spokesperson Ziad Khalil Abu Zayyad warned that relocating the US- Israeli embassy from Tel Aviv to the Palestinian capital city, Jerusalem would “explode the situation” in the entire Middle East and North Africa region,…
By Aisha Butt Omanis who qualify for the social insurance programme will be eligible for a 50 per cent discount on flights with Oman Air, the airline has announced In a heart warming display of social responsibility Oman Air is extending a 50 per cent discount to those with special…
By Aisha Butt Claims that Blair may become a White House advisor to Trump supported by secret meetings Tony Blair’s spokesman has refused to be drawn in on claims that the former prime minister is actively seeking to become US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy. The refusal to confirm…
By Nissy Ahmed Muscat, Oman | The shopper’s guide to an iconic capital city Oman is steeped in tradition and history, but also understated, complicated and a real cultural fusion. The capital, Muscat, reflects and amplifies that in its diverse and ample yet understated shopping experience. Shopping in Oman…
By Sayeed Yahya The splender of the Sultan Qaboos grand Masdjid in Oman Quietly imposing from the outside, this glorious piece of modern Islamic architecture was a gift to the nation from the much beloved Sultan Qaboos of Oman to mark his 30th year of reign. It was in…
By Sayeed Yahya Palestine may be blockaded but it’s education the women seek In this occupied nation women must endure a lengthy, frustrating process when they pursue a university education overseas out of necessity. Four such inspiring women speak to Al-Sahawat Times: “For me, two basic human rights are…
