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Series of deals reaffirm Doha’s support for Ankara as Turkey’s economy struggles
There has been careful ambiguity about the move and the timing is puzzling
Assault would signal their ability to strike deep into the heart of the country
Stand-off over suspected weapons delivery will exacerbate tensions between Ankara and EU
Visit signals historical shift in relationship between erstwhile foes
How to make cities more liveable and recycle retail space; three US mayors on the pandemic’s ‘Hunger Games’; smart water infrastructure to fight Covid-19; the resurgence of parks; how to prevent disaster in Manhattan and encourage more walking and cycling everywhere
Sisi government is broadening its crackdown on civil society
The ‘sad trade-off’ of Palestinian rights for the normalisation of UAE-Israeli ties casts shadow over lucrative cultural prizes
Plans to encourage creation of art and to support local artistic talent aim to reduce region’s dependence on oil
A network of support focuses on preventing further theft after chunk of human history was destroyed over three decades
How are young, homegrown talents making a name for themselves and who are they?
Restored heritage offers holidays with a difference but Saudi social and political climate risks putting off some visitors
Kingdom pushes through reforms in run-up to international forum as part of efforts to subdue criticism of its record
Security authorities arrest head of respected organisation
US secretary of state becomes first top diplomat to visit site the international community condemns as illegal
Arrest of executive at one of country’s most respected rights groups deals ‘heavy blow’, activists say
Mohammed al-Jadaan tells FT he is ‘optimistic’ about measure hitherto blocked by US
Iraq and Afghanistan drawdown to be completed just days before Biden becomes president
Tension rises after Trump reportedly asked advisers about taking action against nuclear site
Defence officials tell commanders to prepare for withdrawal of 2,500 personnel
Competition between autocracies to open up should be welcomed, and extended
The country’s economic collapse has been aggravated by the pandemic, Lebanese banking crisis and international isolation
Polisario Front says it has ended a 30 year truce and as it launched attacks on forces in North African country
Netanyahu enjoyed strong rapport with Trump and huge gains for Israel’s rightwing
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