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• War Crimes Risk Grows for U.S. Over Saudi Strikes in Yemen

  Interviews with more than a dozen current and former U.S. government officials show that the legal fears related to the arms sales run far deeper than previously reported. Over the course of two presidential administrations, those concerns have prompted some officials to consider hiring their own lawyers and discuss the risk of being arrested while vacationing overseas.

• Gulf’s fiscal diet risks deeper pain amid oil price uncertainty

  Current policy responses are largely in line with how regional authorities reacted to previous crises. The Gulf saw debt levels spiking after the 2014-2015 oil price crash, and several countries enacted labour policies that favoured locals over migrant workers after the 2011 Arab Spring. This time, however, the risks are greater because the outlook for oil demand is more uncertain.

• U.S. and RSAF maintenance strengthen partnership

  “With billions of dollars of USAF, RSAF and other joint and coalition aircraft on the line, any added layers of FOD protection is significant,” said Issitt. “This is just one example of two units coming together towards a common goal of ensuring the mission is successful.”

• Saudi Arabia to lift some international flight restrictions on September 15

  Exceptional categories include public and military sector employees, diplomats and their families, those working for public or non-profit private sector jobs abroad, businessmen, patients who need treatment abroad, those studying abroad as well as people with humanitarian cases, and sports teams.

  • Times of Oman - Saudi Arabia to permit travel for GCC citizens, foreigners
  • Business Standard - Saudi to lift all travel restrictions on citizens from Jan 1
• Newcastle taking legal action against Premier League over blocked Saudi buyout

  Last week, Ashley accused the Premier League’s chief executive, Richard Masters, of having not “acted appropriately” during the process that eventually led to the Public Investment Fund and its partners, the billionaire Reuben brothers and Amanda Staveley withdrawing their £300m offer, adding that the club would “be considering all relevant options available to them”.

• Commentary: What Can Iraq Gain from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

  To date, Kuwait’s interest in the stability of its northern neighbour and Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reduce Iran’s influence in Baghdad have both produced positive dividends for Iraq, and supported the country’s struggling economy in particular.

• UAE foreign minister arrives in Washington to sign Abraham Accord

  The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, arrived in Washington on Sunday night to sign the Abraham Accord, to strengthen ties between the Emirates and Israel.

  • Bloomberg - UAE-Israel Treaty Doesn’t Wind Things Up Right Away
• Third Fire Destroys Remains of Europe’s Largest Refugee Camp

  Nearly 12,000 refugees were left without shelter after days of fires set at the Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.

• As Egypt’s tourist sites reopen, archaeologists unearth 13 mysterious mummies

  Egypt has uncovered a mysterious collection of coffins thought to contain human mummies that have been sealed inside for more than 2,500 years. The 13 unopened coffins, which were found piled on top of each other in a well nearly 40 feet (12 meters) deep are so well preserved that the original detailed designs and colors are clearly visible, according to Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

• COVID creeps into a sprawling Syrian refugee camp in Jordan

  The coronavirus has crept into one of the biggest camps for Syrian refugees. One refugee and two Jordanian workers at the Zaatari camp have tested positive for COVID-19, the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR confirmed Thursday. The agency said the infected workers were not UNHCR staff. Both were workers at a clinic in the camp.

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