![Qatar shows mettle, offers compromise as Gulf states prepare meeting Qatar shows mettle, offers compromise as Gulf states prepare meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496746629_Qatar.jpg)
Qatar shows mettle, offers compromise as Gulf states prepare meeting
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain were due to meet on Wednesday to decide whether to continue sanctions they imposed on Qatar.
Wed Jul 05 2017
![Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup construction work progressing normally Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup construction work progressing normally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41497591891_FIFAWorldCup.jpg)
Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup construction work progressing normally
The SC, established in 2011 by Qatar, is responsible for the delivery of the required infrastructure and host country planning and operations for 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Fri Jun 16 2017
![Saudi king agrees in call to support Syria, Yemen safe zones - White House Saudi king agrees in call to support Syria, Yemen safe zones - White House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51485751047_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Saudi king agrees in call to support Syria, Yemen safe zones - White House
Trump, during his presidential campaign last year, had called for Gulf states to pay for establishing safe zones to protect Syrian refugees.
Mon Jan 30 2017
![Arab spending boosts economy in Bosnia, but not all locals are happy Arab spending boosts economy in Bosnia, but not all locals are happy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41471840673_Bosnia.jpg)
Arab spending boosts economy in Bosnia, but not all locals are happy
Local opinion in Bosnia is polarized, despite the influx of tourists and investors from Gulf states boosting the economy.
Mon Aug 22 2016
![Gulf leaders welcome new Iran president: reports Gulf leaders welcome new Iran president: reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/51371281464_295x200.jpg)
Gulf leaders welcome new Iran president: reports
Leaders of Gulf states have swifty welcomed moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani's election as the new president of the Islamic republic.
Sun Jun 16 2013
![New Syria opposition bloc wins Gulf, Arab recognition New Syria opposition bloc wins Gulf, Arab recognition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/71352769659_120x90.jpg)
New Syria opposition bloc wins Gulf, Arab recognition
The six Gulf states recognised a newly formed opposition bloc as the Syrian people's legitimate representative on Monday, as border violence stoked fears of a spillover of the 20-month conflict.
Tue Nov 13 2012