Middle-East

Malaysia, the nation of assassinations

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…


Trump signs second Muslim Ban executive order

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…


Palestine | Palestinian government tells Trump he is about to “explode” the Middle-East

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,…


Oman | People with special needs to receive 50 per cent discounts on flights

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…


Claims of Secret meetings between Tony Blair and Donald Trump concerning his o the Middle-East

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…






Sultan Qaboos of Oman makes rare public appearance with Iranian President Rouhani

  By Anita Zhxin Sultan Qaboos makes rare public appearance with Iranian President Rouhani   Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country sought good relations with its Gulf Arab neighbours as he began a one-day trip to Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday, his first since taking power in 2013. Omani…