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Frankly Speaking digs deep into the insights of some of the most important policy makers and business leaders in the Middle East and worldwide, with a weekly episode that is broadcast on the Arab News website, YouTube Channel and spread across all social media platforms.

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Special Frankly Speaking: The view from within the Palestinian Authority video

Frankly Speaking: The view from within the Palestinian Authority

  • Varsen Aghabekian, Palestinian minister of state for foreign affairs and expatriates, says Israel enjoys immunity, has no intention of stopping war in Gaza
  • Warns of regional escalation if lack of accountability persists, insists the Arab League’s peace and reconstruction plan remains the best path forward
By Arab News ·
Special Frankly Speaking: Four months in, how is the change in Syria being seen? video

Frankly Speaking: Four months in, how is the change in Syria being seen?

By Arab News ·
Frankly Speaking: Will President Aoun deliver on his pledges for Lebanon?  video

Frankly Speaking: Will President Aoun deliver on his pledges for Lebanon? 

By Arab News ·
Special Frankly Speaking: Russia’s view on talks in Saudi Arabia video

Frankly Speaking: Russia’s view on talks in Saudi Arabia

By Arab News ·
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Frankly Speaking: Assessing Lucid and the Kingdom’s EV ambitions video

Frankly Speaking: Assessing Lucid and the Kingdom’s EV ambitions

By Arab News ·
Update Frankly Speaking: Assessing the Arab League plan for Gaza video

Frankly Speaking: Assessing the Arab League plan for Gaza

By Arab News ·
Frankly Speaking: Should Israel pay for rebuilding Gaza? video

Frankly Speaking: Should Israel pay for rebuilding Gaza?

By Arab News ·
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Special Frankly Speaking: How did Saudis become mediators for global conflicts? video

Frankly Speaking: How did Saudis become mediators for global conflicts?

By Arab News ·
Frankly Speaking: Is a Palestinian state more remote than ever? video

Frankly Speaking: Is a Palestinian state more remote than ever?

By Arab News ·
Special Frankly Speaking: Will President Trump be able to end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine? video

Frankly Speaking: Will President Trump be able to end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine?

By Arab News ·
Frankly Speaking: What a Trump foreign policy might look like video

Frankly Speaking: What a Trump foreign policy might look like

By Arab News ·
Special Sindalah showcases Saudi Arabia’s investment potential, says commentator Ali Shihabi

Sindalah showcases Saudi Arabia’s investment potential, says commentator Ali Shihabi

By Arab News ·
Special Frankly Speaking: Does Riyadh prefer Trump or Harris? video

Frankly Speaking: Does Riyadh prefer Trump or Harris?

By Arab News ·

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Arab News at 50: A consistent voice in a constantly changing region
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Arab News at 50 — a legacy of vision, growth, and global dialogue
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Arab News at 50 — a story of excellence and connections
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Osama Al-Sharif
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Israel’s latest foolish act of self-harm
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