Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: Middle East
Iran’s nuclear deal faces tough scrutiny at United Nations talks
:: The 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers faces a stern test at the United Nations this week as Europeans try to persuade a skeptical Trump administration to keep it, while Israel lobbies to turn up the pressure
Iran warns Iraq Kurds independence means end to border deals
:: Iran warned on Sunday that independence for Iraqi Kurdistan would mean an end to all border and security arrangements with the regional government. “Border agreements stand only with the central government of Iraq, and secession of Kurdistan region from
UN chief: Northern Iraq vote would detract from ISIS fight
:: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Sunday that a planned Sept. 25 independence referendum in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region “would detract from the need to defeat” ISIS and to reconstruct regained territories. “The Secretary-General respects the sovereignty, territorial
Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali calls for meeting to discuss Qatar crisis
:: Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali al-Thani tweeted a message to the people of Qatar requesting them to unite to “be the messengers of peace”. “To my family, the children, the businessmen, and all the people of Qatar. I invite you
Rival Libya govt seeks international recognition
:: The head of Libya’s rival government in the east has called on the international community to recognize his administration which he says controls most of the North African country. Libya, which plunged into chaos after the ouster and killing
Iran warns Iraq Kurds independence means end to border deals
:: Iran warned on Sunday that independence for Iraqi Kurdistan would mean an end to all border and security arrangements with the regional government. “Border agreements stand only with the central government of Iraq, and secession of Kurdistan region from
Yemeni minister tours Taiz defying Houthi siege
:: Yemen’s Minister of Water and Environment Ezzi Shuraim defied the rebels’ siege of Taiz, southwest of the country, and visited the city and toured its streets on Saturday. This is the first visit of its kind in Taiz which
Al-Murrah tribe warns Qatar against harming relatives
:: Leaders of the Al-Murrah tribe in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have warned Doha against harming their relatives in Qatar. The warning came after Qatar stripped Al-Murrah tribal chief Sheikh Taleb and 54 family members of their citizenship,
Russia rejects allegation it bombed US-backed fighters in Syria
:: Russia’s Defense Ministry on Sunday rejected allegations it had bombed US-backed militias in Syria, saying its planes only targeted ISIS militants and that it had warned the United States well in advance of its operational plans. US-backed militias said
Iran’s Khamenei warns against US ‘wrong move’ on nuclear deal
:: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday Iran would react strongly to any “wrong move” by the United States on Tehran’s nuclear accord with world powers, days after President Donald Trump said Iran violated the agreement’s “spirit”. “The
Dubai-based MEVP invests in Wego, region’s leading online travel marketplace
:: The Middle east Venture Partners (MEVP) , the leading venture capital firm focused on the region, on Sunday announced that it hasi nvested in Wego, the largest online travel marketplace across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Mobile payment to receive boost in UAE as Apple Pay plans entry soon
:: Early last month, Apple Inc. while releasing its quarterly results, also announced that Apple Pay, its mobile payment software, would be expanded further internationally before the end of 2017. One of the countries where Apple Pay is being introduced
Romanian and French wheat cargoes still in Egyptian prosecutor custody
:: Two wheat cargoes rejected by Egypt’s agriculture quarantine service for containing poppy seeds are still in the custody of the public prosecutor and have not been released yet, Egypt’s Red Sea Port Authority said on Saturday. The agriculture minister
UAE non-oil growth to accelerate in 2018
:: The non-oil sector of the United Arab Emirates economy is expected to grow 3.1 percent this year, accelerating to 3.5 percent next year, central bank governor Mubarak Rashid al-Mansouri said on Sunday. Speaking to a meeting of Arab central
Egypt plans more Eurobond issues in coming months
:: Egypt will issue a 1.8 billion (1.5 bln euro) bond by the end of November and then plans to launch a new $10 billion Eurobond program next year, the Boursa newspaper reported. Finance Minister Amr El Garhy told the
Qatar’s stock market heads for tenth straight losing session
:: Qatar’s stock market headed for its tenth straight losing session on Sunday as the country’s index slipped 0.5 percent with Doha Bank dropping 2.6 percent. On Friday, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said Qatar was ready to
Hamas dissolves Gaza government and agrees to national unity talks with Fatah
:: Hamas said on Sunday it would do away with a body seen as an alternative government in the Gaza Strip in a step towards reconciliation with rival Fatah following discussions with Egypt. Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement that runs
Russian strike wounds US-backed Syria fighters: Coalition
:: Russian forces bombed US-backed fighters in Syria’s eastern province of Deir Ezzor early Saturday, the US-led coalition said after Moscow denied the claim. “At approximately 12:30 am GMT (3:30 am local time) September 16, Russian forces struck a target
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