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Gulf in the News – November 30, 2012

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Bahrain yesterday affirmed its support for the Palestinian people

Source: Gulf Daily News (Read full story)

His Majesty King Hamad reiterated the stance as Bahrain joined other nations in marking UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In a message to the world, he urged implementation of all UN resolutions stipulating establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state. He reaffirmed Bahrain’s support for all international efforts to admit Palestine soon as a fully-fledged UN member.

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Gulf in the News – November 28, 2012

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Saudi diplomat shot dead in restive Yemen

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Gunmen shot dead a Saudi Arabian diplomat and his bodyguard in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Wednesday, Yemeni officials and diplomatic sources said. A Foreign Ministry spokesman in Riyadh identified the victim as Khaled Shubaikan Al-Anazi, the Kingdom’s assistant military attache in Sanaa. The spokesman said Al-Anazi was shot dead along with his Yemeni bodyguard as they were going out of his residence. Nobody so far has claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place in Sanaa’s southern district of Hada, where embassies and diplomats’ residences are located.

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Gulf in the News – November 26, 2012

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Top 500 Most Influential Muslims: Saudi King tops, Erdogan 2nd and See The Top 50

Source: The News Tribe (Read full story)

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This publication is part of an annual series that provides a window into the movers and shakers of the Muslim world. It gives valuable insight into the different ways that Muslims impact the world and also shows the diversity of how people are living as Muslims today.

According to RISSC nominations were evaluated on the basis of the influence that particular Muslims have had within the Muslim community and the manner in which their influence has benefited the Muslim community, both within the Islamic world and in terms of representing Islam to non-Muslims.

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Gulf in the News – November 21, 2012

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Iran Accuses Saudi Arabia of Exploring for Oil in Prohibited Border Region

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Political relations throughout the Middle East seem to be worsening on an almost daily basis. One situation of particular concern is the deteriorating relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The Shi’ite Muslims of Iran are separated from the Sunni Muslims of Saudi Arabia by just 250km of Gulf waters, and after months of squabbling the latest episode has seen Iran accuse Saudi Arabia of exploring for oil and gas in these prohibited border regions.

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Gulf in the News – November 19, 2012

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Bahrain health centre in Gaza takes key role

Source: Gulf Daily News (Read full story)

His Majesty King Hamad has issued directives to prepare the Bahrain health centre in Khan Younis to provide medical care for civilians wounded in Gaza. He tasked Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to implement the instructions and be assured of the safety of affiliates of the Bahrain School in Tal Al Hawa district. Following the royal directives, RCO Secretary-General Dr Mustafa Al Sayed met representative of the UNRWA Commissioner-General Peter Ford and was assured on the readiness of the Bahrain health centre in Khan Younis to receive and treat those injured as a result of the brutal Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip.

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Gulf in the News – November 16, 2012

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Qatar: Israel must be punished for aggression

Source: Arab News (Read full story)

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Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem Al-Thani warned that Israel’s deadly raids on the Gaza Strip must not go unpunished, state news agency QNA reported yesterday.
“This vicious attack must not pass unpunished,” QNA quoted the premier as saying at a meeting of GCC nations and Russia.
“The UN Security Council must take up its responsibility to secure peace and security in the world,” he said, adding the latest escalation of violence in Gaza is likely to “promote extremism.”
“We reject extremism and terrorism but such irresponsible and unjustified attacks must be condemned by the world,” he said.

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Gulf in the News – November 14, 2012

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U.S. to overtake Saudi as top oil producer: IEA

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) said it saw a continued fall in U.S. oil imports with North America becoming a net oil exporter by around 2030 and the United States becoming almost self-sufficient in energy by 2035.

“The United States, which currently imports around 20 percent of its total energy needs, becomes all but self-sufficient in net terms – a dramatic reversal of the trend seen in most other energy importing countries,” it said.

The forecasts by the IEA, which advises large industrialized nations on energy policy, were in sharp contrast to its previous reports, which saw Saudi Arabia remaining the top producer until 2035.

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Gulf in the News – November 9, 2012

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Constitution’s role in building modern Kuwait highlighted

Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story)

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In press statements on the occasion of the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of the issuance of the constitution, Sheikh Sabah Jaber Al-Ali said that Kuwaitis, leadership and people, have accepted the constitution as basis for cooperation to build Kuwait’s modern state. “The Constitution articles, in general, have written to consolidate the foundations and principles of Kuwait since its inception,” he said. He pointed out that Kuwaitis, since their early history, have been embracing consultation, democracy and popular participation as principle for life and joint action.

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