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  • How far through recovery are Middle East airlines?

    Middle East carriers are well on the way to restoring pre-pandemic activities following the lifting of Covid restrictions. IATA figures show Middle East airlines’ passenger traffic in 2022 is back to almost four-fifths of 2019 levels. The association expects that to return to near parity next year.

  • Commentary: Has the US really withdrawn from the Middle East?

    One of the more enduring narratives over the past few years has been America's supposed withdrawal from the Middle East and North Africa. It's a recurring theme in media reports and analyses, and often seeps into debates and discussions. But there appears to be plenty of daylight between perception and reality. And the fact of the matter is, the US's business, academic, cultural, military and diplomatic partners in the region understand all too well that America has stayed. They also know how important it is for America to remain.

  • Commentary: Has the US really withdrawn from the Middle East?

    One of the more enduring narratives over the past few years has been America's supposed withdrawal from the Middle East and North Africa. It's a recurring theme in media reports and analyses, and often seeps into debates and discussions. But there appears to be plenty of daylight between perception and reality. And the fact of the matter is, the US's business, academic, cultural, military and diplomatic partners in the region understand all too well that America has stayed. They also know how important it is for America to remain.

  • What Surprised You the Most About 2022?

    To round out this year, we asked a cross-section of BRINK contributors to name — in a couple of sentences — what had been the most significant development in their areas of expertise over the last year. Here’s what they had to say.

  • What are the largest cities in Saudi Arabia?

    The ten largest cities in Saudi Arabia are Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam, Al-Mubarraz, Taif, Tabuk, Buraydah and Jubail. While Saudi Arabia is known as a global hub for the oil industry, each of these cities has industrial strengths that go beyond hydrocarbons and tie in with the kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy to reduce its dependence on oil and diversify its economy.

  • What are the largest cities in Saudi Arabia?

    The ten largest cities in Saudi Arabia are Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam, Al-Mubarraz, Taif, Tabuk, Buraydah and Jubail. While Saudi Arabia is known as a global hub for the oil industry, each of these cities has industrial strengths that go beyond hydrocarbons and tie in with the kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy to reduce its dependence on oil and diversify its economy.

  • Is Iran’s Quds Force taking over Afghanistan policy?

    Iran has named Hassan Kazemi-Qomi as its new top envoy to Afghanistan, reportedly replacing Ambassador Bahador Aminian. Said to be a veteran of the Quds Force—the expeditionary wing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—Kazemi-Qomi’s appointment follows a leak of criticism of the Taliban attributed to Aminian.

  • Who are Al-Nassr? Saudi Arabian club linked with Cristiano Ronaldo

    Al-Nassr are a Saudi Arabian club which compete in the Saudi Pro League. They are one of the most successful teams in the country. Al-Nassr, nicknamed Al-Aalami or Faris Najd, are based in the capital city of Riyadh. They are managed by Rudi Garcia, formally of Roma, Marseille and Lyon. Competing in yellow and blue, Al Nassr ply their trade at Mrsool Park, a 25,000-capacity stadium. That same venue hosted two Anthony Joshua fights, the Supercopa de Espana and the very first F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

  • Has green hydrogen sprung a leak?

    The chief attraction of using hydrogen as a fuel is that the main by-product is water vapour, along with small amounts of nitrogen oxides, making it far less polluting than fossil fuels - assuming it doesn't seep out. Leaks are one of many issues plaguing the adoption of green hydrogen, besides high costs, safety concerns, and the need to invest in enough renewable energy to make it, as well as in the infrastructure to store and transport the colourless gas.

  • How Much Aid Has the U.S. Sent Ukraine? Here Are Six Charts.

    In 2022, the Biden administration and the U.S. Congress have directed nearly $50 billion in assistance to Ukraine, which includes humanitarian, financial, and military support, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, a German research institute. The historic sums are helping a broad set of Ukrainian people and institutions, including refugees, law enforcement, and independent radio broadcasters, though most of the aid has been military-related. Dozens of other countries, including most members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union, are also providing large aid packages to Ukraine.