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Saudi Crown Prince Departs for the United States

This is Beirut, 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman departed for the United States on Monday, the state news agency said, where the kingdom's de facto leader is likely to press for security guarantees and advanced weaponry. The visit marks the de facto leader's first visit to Washington since the 2018 murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi by ...

“Arab Golf” in Riyadh: Silver for Lebanon… and a Seat That Matters

Makram Haddad, 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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JSI Riyadh, immaculate fairways, high-level field: the Lebanese delegation did not flinch. Over two rounds played at the Riyadh Golf Club, Lebanon totaled 314 strokes (158 + 156) and claimed the second step of the podium, edging out a dense pack of Arab competitors. With the flag waving and silver medals around their necks, the national team ...

Defense and Israel at the Heart of MBS’s Washington Visit

This is Beirut, 16/11 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), is expected in Washington on Tuesday November 18 for a meeting with United States President Donald Trump. The visit is seen as crucial for the US administration and is meant to revive and broaden the Abraham Accords while strengthening strategic and economic ties between Washington and ...

Saudi Prince, Eyeing Defence Pledge, to Meet Trump After Long US Absence

This is Beirut, 15/11 12:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will press for security guarantees while US President Donald Trump will urge him to normalise ties with Israel when the de facto Saudi ruler breaks a seven-year absence from Washington this week. Saudi Arabia is unlikely to agree to normalisation at this stage, with Prince Mohammed's priority set for firmer US ...

Caesar Act Suspended: Can Lebanon Ride Syria’s Recovery?

Mario Chartouni, 13/11 13:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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For the first time since 2019, Washington has eased sanctions on Damascus, granting a 180-day exemption under the Caesar Act to allow certain “humanitarian” and “civilian” transactions. The move, though temporary, carries clear political weight. It appears to be a test to see how far neighboring countries can reconnect with the Syrian ...

Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood: Between Ideological Lineage and National Adaptation

Malo Pinatel, 12/11 10:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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On April 23, 2025, Jordan’s Ministry of Interior formally banned Brotherhood-related activities in Jordan, citing an alleged plot threatening national security, orchestrated by a group linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. The decision came amid heightened regional tensions. In the west of the kingdom, the Israel-Hamas war was raging, and public ...

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the Emirates: The Anti–Muslim Brotherhood Crusade

Malo Pinatel, 12/11 10:55 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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Among the major ideological fault lines in the Arab world, few are as decisive as the one between conservative authoritarian and self-proclaimed “secular” regimes and the Muslim Brotherhood. Today, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates form the core of a determined anti-Islamist front, seeking to neutralize the Brotherhood’s ...

Muslim Brotherhood, Salafists, and Jihadists: Shared Influences, Divergent Trajectories

Marie de La Roche Saint-André, 12/11 10:55 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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In Western media and public discourse, the terms Muslim Brotherhood, Salafists, and Jihadists are often conflated—blurred together in a way that obscures their distinct origins, ideologies, and modes of action. While these movements share certain historical roots, they represent fundamentally different trajectories. To better understand their ...

ISG: Lebanon Moves Forward, Lynn el-Hajj Takes Bronze in the 200m

Makram Haddad, 11/11 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lynn el-Hajj kept her momentum going in Riyadh. Twenty-four hours after earning Lebanon its first medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games (a bronze in the 100m breaststroke, with a 1:10.90 final after a 1:10.66 heat), the swimmer returned to the pool for the 200m breaststroke and claimed a second bronze. In the final, she touched in 2:33.93, showing ...

ISG : Lynn El-Hajj Wins Bronze in the 100m Breaststroke as Lebanon Launches Its Campaign

Makram Haddad, 10/11 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Around El-Hajj, the head of mission Sami Kablawi, administrator Wissam Cherri, and coach François Ghattas are orchestrating a steady rise in form without deviating from the training plan: arm speed, final underwater phase, wall transitions. The goal is clear: convert the momentum from Paris into sustainable time benchmarks and capitalize in ...

Saudi Women Keep Ancient Dance Alive Behind Closed Doors

This is Beirut, 10/11 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practice belly dancing, an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret. Despite their enthusiasm, none of them would give their real name or show their faces on camera, underlining the stigma and cultural prejudices surrounding the ancient dance. In Arab ...

Belly Dancing: A Quiet Act of Freedom in Riyadh

This is Beirut, 10/11 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Riyadh: In a women-only gym, the beat of drums fills the air. Barefoot and with scarves tied around their hips, Saudi women practice belly dancing away from prying eyes. Once taboo, the dance has become a way for them to reclaim their bodies, boost their confidence, and assert their strength. In a transforming Saudi Arabia, they dance for ...

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