Khashoggi’s shadow hangs over Macron’s visit to Saudi Arabia

Published by Al-Araby French President Emmanuel Macron visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar this month. Various human rights organisations condemned his trip and the deals which he signed. These groups see his foreign policy agenda as too driven by the interests of France’s defence sector while lacking sufficient concern for human rights. “France’s arms sales to

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Riyadh to host 42nd GCC Summit today

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh hosts today the 42nd summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) amid shared determination to strengthen bonds and confront challenges under their various forms.Founded in May 1981, the GCC comprises Bahrain, Saud…

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