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The Arab Weekly
Issue: Sunday 22 Dec 2019
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Top Stories
GCC reconciliation attempts with Qatar face new obstacles
Mohammed Alkhereiji
Turkey’s militarised foreign policy puts Ankara on collision course with Russia
Thomas Seibert
Iranian protesters adopt anthem of their own
Ali Alfoneh
Protests usher in transitions but no light at end of tunnel
AW staff
Iran ties hinder Gulf normalisation with Syria
Sami Moubayed
Interview
Saudi woman writer sees social change as ‘desperately needed’
Zaki al-Soudeir
Should Arab novels carry political agendas?
Mustafa Abid
Economy
New budget won’t fix Iran’s economic, social or political problems
Gareth Smyth
Riyadh looks to bond markets to manage fiscal shortfall
Jareer Elass
Oman strikes $1 billion privatisation deal with China
AW staff
Chinese firms looking for lucrative business opportunities in Morocco
Saad Guerraoui
Culture
Should Arab novels carry political agendas?
Mustafa Abid
Tunisian book fair bridges gap between publishers, readers
Roua Khlifi
Travel
Beirut Christmas carolling comes with a revolutionary twist
Samar Kadi
Society
Saudi woman writer sees social change as ‘desperately needed’
Zaki al-Soudeir
Tunisian women build momentum in fight against sexual violence
Special correspondent
News & Analysis
Jerusalem issue complicates Palestinian elections
AW staff
Kuwait unveils new cabinet amid protests, royal family infighting
AW staff
Libya war dramatically escalates as Russia expresses concern over possible Turkish intervention
Michel Cousins
German parliament calls for full ban of Hezbollah activities
Tunisia marks anniversary of revolution as it grapples with socio-economic woes
AW staff
Sudanese celebrate first anniversary of uprising that ousted al-Bashir
AW staff
Algeria’s new president reiterates reform pledges, protesters divided
Lamine Ghanmi
Hezbollah-backed PM-designate faces backlash from Sunnis
Samar Kadi
Iraq at ‘crossroads’ as protesters push for overhaul of ruling elite
Nabil Ahmed
Libyan diplomats in Cairo break ranks with Sarraj government
Ahmed Fouad Anwar
Egypt watches cautiously as Hamas edges closer towards regional rivals
Amr Emam
Fears of terrorism trigger tight security in Egypt as Christians prepare for holiday
Ahmed Megahid
Arab Gulf countries seek resolution, not conflict in standoff with Iran
Sabahat Khan
Iran ties hinder Gulf normalisation with Syria
Sami Moubayed
Naming of prime minister-designate adds to Lebanon unrest
Simon Speakman Cordall
Elusive consensus on prime minister makes early Iraqi elections more likely
Azhar Al-Rubaie
International nuclear pact with Iran could collapse in 2020, analysts say
Thomas Seibert
Washington’s policies straining Israel, Jordan ties
Emily Przyborowski
Books
Should Arab novels carry political agendas?
Tunisian book fair bridges gap between publishers, readers