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In This Week's Edition: Qatar's New State Emblem And A New Beginning With Egypt, Morocco's doomsday vault! MENA's Dilemma With Only 1% of the World's Freshwater Resources .. And More
News stories I’m following this week …
HH The Amir’s Interview with the French Magazine “Le Point”. (Amiri Diwan)
Putin says pipeline gas supplies to Pakistan are possible, part of infrastructure in place. (Reuters)
Gulf States, Rich From Oil, Spread Influence With Financial Lifelines. (WSJ)
Egypt, Qatar sign agreements to boost cooperation during state visit. (Reuters)
Over 120 Countries, but Never Israel: Queen Elizabeth II's Unofficial Boycott.(Haaretz)
Liz Truss’s energy subsidy is a blank cheque until gas prices settle down. (The Times)
Amir: Qatar Can't Supply Europe With Gas, Urges End to Conflict. (Newsmax)
How desalination is being is used to tackle water scarcity. (CNN)
‘Facilitator role’ at heart of Qatar’s foreign policy, emir says. (AlJazaara)
Dubai Seeks to Raise $817 Million From IPO of Road-Toll Operator. (Bloomberg)
U.S. to Withhold $130 Million in Security Aid to Egypt Over Human Rights Concerns. (WSJ)
Trump ally wins bid to bar photos of 'lavish properties' from foreign agent trial. (Reuters)
Three countries possess over 50% of Africa's total wealth. (Quartz)
‘In other news’ …
Giant Syrian Refugee Puppet Little Amal Towers Over NYC on First U.S. Visit. (Newsweek)
People are ‘robbing’ banks in Lebanon – to take their own money! (AlJazaara)
How tiny Qatar plans to house a million fans during the World Cup. (CNN)
Qatar 'denies' Israeli request to open 'consulate office' during World Cup: Doha sources. (The New Arab)
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In other ‘posts’ …
Morocco has a doomsday vault!
