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Clashes in Beirut bode ill for a country where Iran-backed Hizbollah flexes its muscles
Country’s democratic experiment fails to deliver 18 years after US-led invasion
In four years, crown prince’s reforms have led to number of women in labour force almost doubling to 33%
Investigation into devastating 2020 blast threatens to reignite civil-war rivalries after Hizbollah show of force
The scion of a revered cleric positioned himself as an outsider but has been drawn into Iraq’s corrupt politics
Kingdom says it is considering reopening Jeddah consulate as it tries to keep talks with regional foe alive
Worst violence in years as tensions rise over probe into 2020 explosion that devastated Lebanon’s capital
Sectarian politics have blighted the country, leaving voters disillusioned with their leaders
Fatah Alliance loses more than half its seats but threat of violence from militias remains
Dispute over contested Western Sahara territory sets Rabat against neighbours and EU trading partners
Yet some observers hope a more pro-business Rabat could improve country’s investment climate
Populist warlord-turned-cleric helped by low turnout in parliamentary ballot
Leading member of terrorist group apprehended in cross-border operation
Thousands took to streets to demand democratic overhaul but flawed reform means turnout likely to be low
Sovereign wealth fund overcomes piracy and human rights concerns to buy Premier League football club
First polls for consultative Shura Council are part of reforms that aim to modernise state
Even Tunisia, once the cradle of democratic hope in the region, is moving towards one-man rule
Islamic republic hopes to boost falling marriage rates through matchmaking app
Aggressive moves by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar to boost their economies could be a zero-sum game
Populist cleric viewed in west as potential buffer against Iran determined to cement power
Independence veteran who helped end political violence but was ousted by public weary of corruption and sinking economy
£10bn commitment will make other investors ‘sit up and take notice’, says UK minister
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Yair Lapid: Israel and the UAE have shown a breakthrough is possible — but there is more to do
Symbolic move aimed at buying time for UN’s nuclear watchdog to find lasting compromise
Formation of new administration raises possibility of fresh talks with IMF over bailout
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