Saudi Arabia and Iran Restore Diplomatic Relations.

A wave of rapprochement has begun in the Middle East since March 10, when Saudi Arabia and Iran announced in Beijing that they had agreed to restore diplomatic relations.

Last year's World Cup in Qatar reintroduced the world to Qatar and the Middle East. News of Mr Shai's reengagement has put a new spotlight on the Middle East. 

A growing number of Chinese investors are also looking to the Middle East.

Meanwhile, many Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar, began Ramadan on May 23. Ramadan is n only a religious festival, but also a shopping carnival