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Arabian Peninsula

Build it, and they will come: The dream of King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. Join the journey at outofedenwalk.org.

Out of Eden Walk: Paul Salopek traverses the Arabian Peninsula via Saudi Arabia

Out of Eden Walk

The World’s host Carolyn Beeler talked with National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek about his experiences walking through different parts of Saudi Arabia as a part of his “Out of Eden Walk” project.

President Donald Trump met with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani

The Gulf sees Qatar as ‘an outlaw,’ but Trump needs everyone to get along

Global Politics
US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (R) are seated during a meeting at the United Nations.

Saudi facepalm over US pursuit of deals with Iran, Syria

Global Politics

Protest in Saudi Arabia

Conflict & Justice
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Yemen hosts Arabian Gulf soccer cup

Global Politics
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Geo answer

Arts, Culture & Media

Today’s Geo Quiz has at least two answers: the body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula is called the Persian Gulf by Iran and the Arabian Gulf by the Saudis. Anchor Marco Werman learns more about this geographical dispute from William Rowe.

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