Wissam Keyrouz

Qatar loses clout in Arab politics

DUBAI: Three months after a new emir stepped in, Qatar’s political clout has shrunk following the ouster of... Published 25 Sep, 2013 07:00am

Hopes for success of Brahimi mission dim

DUBAI: Syria peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi faces the arduous task of seeking an end to a bloody conflict that has dim hopes of a peaceful outcome, as world powers remain divided over a solution, analysts say. Published 09 Sep, 2012 03:57am

Yemeni youth defiant despite power transfer deal

SANAA: President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s inking of a power transfer deal has failed to convince thousands of Yemeni youths who are still staging a sit-in demonstration, proclaiming their revolution far from over. Published 05 Dec, 2011 08:01pm

Tension grips Sanaa despite deal on Saleh’s exit

SANAA: Ten days after President Ali Abdullah Saleh signed a power transfer plan meant to end violence, Yemen’s once-colourful capital remains torn between rival gunmen as destruction looms everywhere. Published 01 Dec, 2011 08:05pm

Yemen power transfer deal fraught with obstacles

DUBAI: A Yemeni power-transfer deal that demands President Ali Abdullah Saleh step down faces a range of obstacles that could derail it despite high-level Saudi support, analysts say Published 24 Nov, 2011 07:56pm

Emiratis fear ‘govt collapse’

ABU DHABI: The growing concern of Emiratis about being a minority in their own country surfaced again last week, ... Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am