A shrewd financial investor, Qatar boasts dismal return on investment in soft power
By James M. Dorsey Widely viewed as a shrewd financial investor, Qatar's…
Qatar backtracks on engagement with critics
By James M. Dorsey After four years of engagement with its critics in a so-far…
Egypt’s foreign reserves post largest rise since December 2011
International foreign reserves jumped to $20.5bn at the end of April 2015,…
Qatari promises of labour reform ring hollow amid revived corruption allegations
By James M. Dorsey A promise by Qatari Labour and Social Affairs…
Morsi’s Qatar espionage trial postponed to Wednesday
Court resumes unsealing case exhibits
Global football’s backslapping, backstabbing backroom deal-making politics
By James M. Dorsey Presidential elections and tournament hosting in the world…
Court refers Qatar ‘supporting terrorism’ lawsuit to prosecution
The case accuses Qatar of “providing financial, logistical and media support for…
Gulf alliances: Regional states hedge their bets
By James M. Dorsey The current Saudi-led intervention in Yemen, designed to…
Disputes should be resolved with Turkey, Qatar: Former Al-Ahram Chairman
Egypt’s intervention in Yemen aims to assert authority of protecting Suez Canal,…
The political resolution is a must, but the regime is hindering that resolution: Marwah
The Arab league’s decision not to invite the Syrian Coalition is coinciding…