by Ausaf Sayeed | Nov 12, 2024 | GCC, Indian Diaspora
For several centuries, India and the Arab world have shared strong historical, civilisational, cultural, economic, and people-to-people ties. The land and sea trade between India and the Arab world has a deep-rooted history dating back several centuries. The...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Nov 6, 2024 | Iran, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, USA
Donald Trump’s return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States is poised to significantly reshape America’s approach to the Middle East. His victory has elicited a range of reactions across the region, from enthusiastic support to cautious...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Oct 31, 2024 | Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Cube project, known as “The Mukaab,” is a groundbreaking architectural marvel at the heart of the New Murabba development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Mukaab will anchor the 19-square-kilometre development, offering residential, hospitality, and...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Oct 31, 2024 | Iran
Velayat-e Faqih, or “Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist,” is a fundamental concept that has shaped Iran’s political system and its regional influence since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Developed by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, this doctrine...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Oct 30, 2024 | Energy, Geopolitics, Iran
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, plays a pivotal role in global energy trade and security. Its strategic importance stems from its position as the primary route for oil and gas exports from...
