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In Yemen, the Saudi-led coalition and its Yemeni allies have captured all of the country's energy-rich Shabwa province. The development deals a blow to pro-Iranian Houthi rebels who control the country's capital, Sanaa, and much of the north of the country. Analysts say the victory gives the pro-Saudi coalition a way toward retaking parts of…
Analysts say recent Saudi coalition airstrikes have weakened Houthi capabilities on the ground
Qatar arrests finance minister over alleged corruption AFP 7th May, 2021 02:28:53 Qatar’s finance minister Ali Shareef al-Emadi has been arrested over alleged abuse of power and misuse of public funds, state media said on Thursday. The official Qatar News Agency later reported that the country’s ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, had issued a decree “relieving” Emadi of his post. Sheikh Tamim also asked Trade and Industry Minister Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari to “carry out the duties of minister of finance”, it added on its Twitter page. While there have been previous high-l...
Ali Shareef al-Emadi has served as finance minister since 2013. Doha: Qatar's finance minister Ali Shareef al-Emadi has been arrested over alleged abuse of power and misuse of public funds, state media said on Thursday. The official Qatar News Agency later reported that the country's ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, had issued a decree "relieving" Emadi of his post. Sheikh Tamim also asked Trade and Industry Minister Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari to "carry out the duties of minister of finance", it added on its Twitter page. While there have been previous high-level arrests in corrupti...
Qatar arrests finance minister over alleged corruption 346 DOHA, May 7, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Qatar’s finance minister Ali Shareef al-Emadi has been arrested over alleged abuse of power and misuse of public funds, state media said on Thursday. The official Qatar News Agency later reported that the country’s ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, had issued a decree “relieving” Emadi of his post. Sheikh Tamim also asked Trade and Industry Minister Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari to “carry out the duties of minister of finance”, it added on its Twitter page. While there have been previou...