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My piece on UAE's nomination of Lana Nusseibeh for UNSG @AlMonitor 👇 Nusseibeh is well regarded @ UN but could face questions over allegations of UAE support for Sudan's RSF, including allegations a UN panel deemed credible. The UAE denies the claims. al-monitor.com/originals/202…

UAE nominates Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general: What to know

Nusseibeh, who is of Palestinian descent, would become the second Middle Eastern person to serve as UN secretary-general after Boutros Boutros-Ghali and the first woman to hold the position.

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NEW: #Saudi Arabia- #China tension over Houthi arms • Chinese-made components helping Houthis • China denies • Saudi Arabia increasing public pressure • Limited options for Riyadh considering economic, defense interests with China. More al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Saudi Arabia seeks to pressure China over Houthi arms without risking ties

Saudi Arabia has signaled its displeasure with China and is pursuing quiet diplomatic pressure as it tries to balance mounting security concerns against its economic and strategic interests with...

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@Joyce_KaramOct 21

UPDATE: Lana Nusseibeh, senior UAE diplomat, enters race for next UN Secretary General. If elected, she’d be - first woman - first of Palestinian descent - second Arab in position. More al-monitor.com/originals/202…

UAE nominates Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general: What to know

Nusseibeh, who is of Palestinian descent, would become the second Middle Eastern person to serve as UN secretary-general after Boutros Boutros-Ghali and the first woman to hold the position.

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@TurkeyPulseOct 21

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal: The "ratification marks a turning point,” @JMJalel_H told @ezgi_akin al-monitor.com/originals/202…

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal

Libya's eastern-based parliament's approval of a long-disputed maritime deal with Turkey marks a strategic win for Ankara as Saddam Hifter seeks Turkish backing for his presidential ambitions,...

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@Joyce_KaramOct 21

Video of Senate candidate Abdul Sayed speaking some Arabic in this interview on Syria. Supports removing all sanctions, rejects interference from Israel. His Arabic (few words used) is clear and understands the questions xitter.cf/AJSyriaNowN/status/211…

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@Adam_LucenteOct 21

🎙️ On today's Middle East Minute podcast: •Houthis target Yemeni airport •France's Macron in Saudi •Libya-Turkey maritime deal •US security role in region changing? All this & more here ⬇️ al-monitor.com/podcasts/hout…

Houthis target Yemeni airport, displacement tops 250k

French President Emmanuel Macron secured more diesel supplies during his Gulf trip, and Libya’s eastern-based parliament approved a long-disputed maritime deal with Turkey.Subscribe to Middle East...

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Barın Kayaoğlu

@barinkayaogluOct 21

Replying to @AlexVatanka

@AlexVatanka told me that Iran "may also see value in letting the Houthis first demonstrate their ability to hurt Saudi Arabia," even as Türkiye asks Tehran to help calm things down. My latest for @AlMonitor: al-monitor.com/originals/202… @TurkeyPulse

Turkey turns to Iran to contain Houthis as Saudi defense commitments grow

Ankara is trying to contain the fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis through Tehran’s help, but Iran may see an advantage in allowing the Houthis to maintain pressure on the kingdom.

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@jackvduttonOct 21

Gulf oil exports surpass prewar levels despite escalating tanker attacks. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, was trading at $109.19 as of 10:48 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, nearing a five-month high. al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

Gulf oil exports surpass prewar levels despite escalating tanker attacks

According to data from Kpler, oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and alternative routes across the Middle East averaged more than 24 million barrels a day last week, surpassing prewar levels...

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@Adam_LucenteOct 20

🎙️ On today's Middle East Minute podcast: •Trump endorsement impact on Netanyahu •UK to fly defensive missions in Saudi •Iran hosts Pakistan army chief after Russia's Lavrov •Turkey parliament deliberates on Mecca pact •Iran-Iraq deal on Kurdish groups? al-monitor.com/podcasts/will…

Will Trump backing tip balance for Netanyahu?

The UK said it would fly defensive air missions to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, and Iran hosted senior Russian and Pakistani officials for talks.Subscribe to Middle East Minute on Apple,...

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Ezgi Akın@ezgi_akinOct 20

NEW: What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal al-monitor.com/originals/202… With insights from @ClaudiaGazzini of @crisisgroup & @JMJalel_H

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal

Libya's eastern-based parliament's approval of a long-disputed maritime deal with Turkey marks a strategic win for Ankara as Saddam Hifter seeks Turkish backing for his presidential ambitions,...

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@amberinzamanOct 19

Deeply saddened to hear of @AzizAlghashian untimely passing in a car accident. He was always so thoughtful, considerate and engaging. May he rest in eternal peace. al-monitor.com/podcasts/saud…?

Saudi Arabia would play peacemaker between Damascus and the Kurds — if Syria's Sharaa agreed

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a critical ally for Syria's new interim government. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played a key role in getting the United States to lift many sanctions on Syria. Syrian...

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@jackvduttonOct 19

NEW: Saudi Arabia postpones 'Davos in the Desert' until 2027 amid Houthi attacks al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

Saudi Arabia postpones 'Davos in the Desert' until 2027 amid Houthi attacks

The Future Investment Initiative, which typically attracts the CEOs of some of the biggest companies in business, finance, and technology to Riyadh, will now be held next year.

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@Joyce_KaramOct 15

NEW: Saudi Arabia nixes global events as Houthis escalate attacks • Six Kings Slam • Formula 1 race • Red Sea film festival • FIFAe Finals • Soundstorm. MORE @AlMonitor al-monitor.com/originals/202…

From Six Kings Slam to FIFAe finals, Saudi Arabia's events derailed by war

Some of Saudi Arabia’s flagship events — across sectors including culture, entertainment and sports — have been canceled or postponed following deadly Houthi attacks over the weekend.

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Beatrice Farhat@beatricefarhatOct 14

Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan, Saudi national charged in bugging OpenAI meetings? al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan, Saudi national charged in bugging OpenAI meetings?

The Saudi national who was arrested for allegedly planting a covert listening device at OpenAI’s offices has extensive experience working at leading technology companies in the US and serves as a...

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@Joyce_KaramOct 13

Wrong to assume Yemen war leaves Saudi Arabia with no options but Israel - Israel struck Houthis before - US support not just contingent on Israel - Many drawbacks internally for Riyadh - Geopolitically risky for MBS - War far more complicated than to be resolved by airstrikes

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@Adam_LucenteOct 13

On today’s Middle East Minute podcast: •Saudi economic fallout •Iran offers to mediate on Yemen •PKK withdraws from part of Iraqi Kurdistan …and more. Listen below and via Apple/Spotify. al-monitor.com/podcasts/saud…

Saudi Arabia faces economic strain as Yemen war escalates

The Riyadh airport will remain closed this week following deadly Houthi strikes over the weekend, and Iran offered to help foster dialogue.Subscribe to Middle East Minute on Apple, Spotify, or any...

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Barın Kayaoğlu

@barinkayaogluOct 11

Three Turkish-linked ships have been hit in the Black Sea. At least 2 dead, 10 missing. Kyiv blames Moscow. Ankara won’t. Why? $49.1B in trade Gas and Akkuyu 5.5M+ Russian tourists A mediator role it won’t give up My latest for @AlMonitor: al-monitor.com/originals/202… @TurkeyPulse

Pragmatic politics: Why Turkey avoids blaming Russia for Black Sea attacks

Beyond economics, Ankara’s approach is also shaped by maintaining its role as an indispensable mediator between the Kremlin and the West.

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Sabena Siddiqi@sabena_siddiqiOct 12

My latest for @AlMonitor "Pakistan’s established military ties with Saudi Arabia remain the more operational defense framework as the newer Mecca alliance works to define its role." With comments by @gonultol @zgizemozpinar @M7Alhamed @NaveedSaariyas al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Why Saudi-Pakistan defense pact remains key as Mecca alliance takes shape

Pakistan’s established military ties with Saudi Arabia remain the more operational defense framework as the newer Mecca alliance works to define its role.

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rina bassist@RinaBassistOct 11

Jerusalem British Consulate has been shut down, but a mission remains in the building. Ties are at a critical low, yet both sides are making efforts to preserve dialogue Israel-UK relations hit new low over settlements, Gaza: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

Israel-UK relations hit new low over settlements, Gaza: What to know

Despite Britain’s ban on goods from Israeli settlements and Israel’s closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, both countries are seeking to keep communication channels open.

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@Adam_LucenteOct 11

Big escalation > Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded, authorities say al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Houthi strike on Saudi airport kills 12, worst attack on kingdom in a decade

By Timour Azhari and Enas AlashrayRIYADH, Oct 10 (Reuters) - At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, the deadliest in the...

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