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Saudi Arabia
Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz's removal of two hardline clerics, amid a broader cabinet reshuffle, signals a drive to speed up the sometimes glacial pace of reform in Saudi Arabia and clip the wings of a powerful religious establishment.
Bahrain
Strengthening institutional dialogue between the government, civil society organisations and other stakeholders while shunning all forms of sectarianism will help reinforce democratic practices and deepen national unity, the Club of Madrid has said.
Oman
Oman's Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has signed a deal to provide a centralised e-learning platform for over 10,000 students across the country.
Bahrain
Much to the chagrin of conservative families, youths are perfecting the art of communicating with one another, away from watchful eyes.
Oman
An international expert says the rare Arabian leopards could be moving between Oman and Yemen in the south of the Sultanate.
Saudi Arabia
A number of prominent Saudi figures, including parliamentarians, political analysts and writers told Gulf News that the ongoing reforms, encompassing all vital sectors of society and spearheaded by King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, marked an important turning point and new phase with the major government reshuffle.
Bahrain
Protest after prosecution decides to put 35 arrested men on trial
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