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Algeria

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:03:58 GMT
PROJECTS: North African nations set to become major solar power producers: report

Egypt crosses 2 GW solar power mark

Algeria Headlines

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:17:48 GMT
President Tebboune to Personally Oversee Creation of Bodies Governing Imports, Exports

[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, will personally oversee the creation of the two bodies responsible for organising and managing exports and imports, through a restricted ministerial meeting in t...

Fri, 30 May 2025 10:12:05 GMT
Museveni Flags Off Uganda's First Milk Consignment to Algeria

[Nile Post] President Museveni has flagged-off the first consignment of powdered milk to Algeria, marking a significant milestone for Uganda's agricultural sector.

Fri, 30 May 2025 06:57:09 GMT
Somali Migrants Die in Boat Tragedy Between Algeria and Spain

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, May 30, 2025 -- Several Somali migrants have died after a boat they were traveling in capsized in the Mediterranean Sea between Algeria and Spain, local sources said Friday.

Fri, 30 May 2025 04:41:13 GMT
Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina Put African Cinema On the Map With His Bold, Political Films About Algeria

[The Conversation Africa] Legendary Algerian film-maker Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina has passed away at the age of 91. He is most commonly remembered as the first (and only) African to win the coveted Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his fi...

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:48:33 GMT
Kano Gov Approves N151.8m to Rebuild Burnt Mosque

[Leadership] Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved over ₦151 million for reconstructing a mosque destroyed by arson in Tiga Gadan, Gezawa Local Government Area.

Algerie Presse Service

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:26:12 +0100
Le CN condamne "les attaques agressives" sionistes contre le peuple iranien

ALGER - Le Bureau du Conseil de la nation (CN), présidé par M. Azouz Nasri, président du Conseil, a condamné vendredi avec "la plus grande fermeté les attaques agressives" sionistes contre le peuple iranien, qui bafouent de manière abjecte la s...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:58:36 +0100
Décès de l'ancien photographe de l'APS Mahrez Amrouche

ALGER - L'ancien photographe de presse de l'agence Algérie Presse Service (APS), Mahrez Amrouche, est décédé vendredi à Alger, à l'âge de 77 ans, des suites d'une longue maladie. Le défunt avait entamé sa carrière professionnelle au sein d...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:55:30 +0100
L'Algérie condamne l'agression israélienne flagrante contre la République islamique d'Iran

ALGER - L'Algérie a condamné, vendredi, l'agression israélienne flagrante contre la République islamique d'Iran, appelant le Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies à assumer ses responsabilités, en mettant fin aux politiques de l'occupation is...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:00:27 +0100
Le président de la République accorde un intérêt particulier aux radios locales et à leur développement

BECHAR - Le ministre de la Communication, M. Mohamed Meziane, a indiqué, vendredi à Bechar, que le président de la République, M. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, accordait un intérêt particulier aux radios locales et à leur développement, de par leur a...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:18:22 +0100
Le bureau du CN tient une réunion élargie aux présidents des groupes parlementaires et au contrôleur parlementaire

ALGER - Le président du Conseil de la nation, M. Azouz Nasri, a présidé jeudi une réunion du bureau du Conseil, élargie aux présidents des groupes parlementaires et au contrôleur parlementaire, consacrée à la répartition des tâches entre l...

Bahrain

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:01:52 GMT
PROJECTS: Bahrain's Alba signs MoU with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for decarbonisation project

Feasibility study planned for carbon capture project using technology co-developed by MHI and Kansai Electric

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:00:04 GMT
Cement price spike impact fears allayed in Bahrain

Mr Bashir said the industry had been “absorbing prices” to support the government during the pandemic

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:00:04 GMT
Saudi-Bahrain security ties reviewed

Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received the newly appointed Bahraini Ambassador to Riyadh Shaikh Ali bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:00:04 GMT
Bank ABC honoured at Global Finance Awards

Bank ABC, Mena region’s leading international bank, has won the Global Finance World’s Best Treasury and Cash Management Banks 2022 Award

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:49:31 GMT
Changes to mental health law approved in Bahrain

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) will not be used on mental patients without their consent, or that of their relatives or guardians

Egypt Headlines

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:23:28 GMT
President El-Sisi Receives Phone Call From Macron, Praises France's Pro-Palestinian Stances

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, lauded France's supportive stance on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:23:27 GMT
President El-Sisi Urges for Comprehensive Development of Public Sector Firms

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel El-Wazir, Minister of Planning, Economic ...

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:20:26 GMT
Liberian Referee Hannah Moses Completes Elite Training Course in Egypt

[Liberian Investigator] badged Liberian assistant referee Hannah Moses was among a select group of officials who participated in the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Preparatory Course held in Cairo, Egypt.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:20:36 GMT
Egypt's Mufti, Pakistani Ambassador Discuss Boosting Religious Cooperation

[Egypt Online] Egypt's Mufti Nazir Ayad underlined the deep historical bonds between Egypt and Pakistan, particularly in religious and cultural spheres, during a meeting with Pakistani Ambassador in Cairo Aamer Shaukat.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:20:34 GMT
Egypt Eyes Local Production of Spare Parts Using 3d Printing Technology

[Egypt Online] Egypt is ramping up efforts to localize manufacturing of industrial spare parts using 3D printing and digital machining technologies, officials said on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, during a workshop organized by the Arab Organization for In...

Egyptian Streets

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:01:20 +0000
Self-Service Ticketing Machines Introduced at Saqqara to Enhance Visitor Experience

In line with Egypt’s push for digital transformation in the tourism sector, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched self-service ticketing machines at the Saqqara archaeological site on Thursday, 12, June, according to a statement by t...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:36:29 +0000
Israel Launches Strikes Across Iran, Targets Nuclear Sites and Top Commanders

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, 13 June, targeting what it described as key components of the country’s nuclear programme and military leadership. Israel’s military announced it had struck dozens of military ta...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:16:06 +0000
Global Brand Nobu Arrives in Egypt with First Restaurant and Hotel

Egypt is about to welcome the world-renowned Nobu Hotels, a global luxury brand known for its restaurants and hotels, for the first time this summer, according to an official statement shared with Egyptian Streets. As part of its plans to brin...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:19:28 +0000
Egypt’s Growth Outlook Improves, Says World Bank

Egypt’s economy is expected to stage a gradual recovery over the next two years, coupled with easing monetary policy, a rebound in industrial activity, and major investment deals, according to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report rel...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:10:01 +0000
Egypt Implements New Regulations for International Delegations Visiting Gaza Border Through Egypt

Egypt has announced on Wednesday 11 June new regulatory measures for international delegations seeking to visit the border area near Gaza through Egyptian soil, requiring prior approval to address safety concerns stemming from the ongoing crisis. T...

Haaretz Israel News

Iran

Iraq

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:00:39 GMT
Baghdad Investment Commission granted 421 investment licenses in 2021

Top three sectors were commercial, tourism and residential

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:05:10 GMT
Saudi Arabia, Iraq sign deal to support agricultural cooperation, livestock and fisheries

The agreement includes cooperation in a number of areas

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:30:35 GMT
PROJECTS: Iraq's National Investment Commission to award three projects in 2022

The Al-Rafeel master development near Baghdad Airport will have a total of 12 projects

Israel Debka

Jerusalem Post Headlines

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:21:23 GMT
Defense Ministry to conduct exercise on Highway 35 on Sunday afternoon

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:57:56 GMT
Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow forces airport closure, Russia says

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:36:59 GMT
US condemns shooting of Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:43:54 GMT
Israeli man arrested in Albania after trying to leave with undeclared €194,000 - report

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:40:36 GMT
IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichay Adraee issues evacuation notice to residents north of Gaza City

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:12:25 GMT
'Road to Iran has been paved': IDF Chief of Staff holds assessment with IAF commander

IAF jets will further attack targets in Tehran, according to the report.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:05:49 GMT
Iran's strikes on Israel will continue, senior officer threatens after first day of barrages

Iran and Israel targeted each other with missiles and airstrikes after Israel launched its biggest-ever air offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:00:41 GMT
IDF investigating why advance warning failed to sound before latest Iranian missile barrage

Residents complained that they received no prior alert from the Home Front Command’s advance-warning system and heard only the standard air-raid siren after the explosion.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:55:51 GMT
IAF intercepts UAVs in the North, West Bank, Dead Sea, as fifth missile barrage expected

The IDF also identified UAVs from Iran launched towards the Dead Sea and southern West Bank areas on Saturday morning.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:33:11 GMT
Flights canceled, parties scrapped, bomb shelters full: 24 hours of war leaves Israel reeling

Roughly 100 missiles were on their way from Iran, officials warned, teeing up a repeat of an April 2024 attack that marked the first direct exchange of fire between the two countries.

Jordan

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:00:30 GMT
PROJECTS: Iraq yet to finalise price deal with GCC for electricity network - minister

Interconnection with Jordan and other domestic power projects to add 6,000 MW of capacity

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:30:04 GMT
FAO launches project to formulate sustainable aquaculture strategy in Jordan

The implementation of the activities will start in January 2022 and will continue until December 2022

Jordan Al Bawaba

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:14:55 +0000
Video captures moment missile hits buildings in Tel Aviv

ALBAWABA - The continuing conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv became more intense on Thursday as a fresh round of Iranian missile missiles hit the city...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:58:49 +0000
First-Time unprecedented destruction in Israel: Buildings hit, casualties reported

ALBAWABA - Iran conducted a massive missile strike on Israel Thursday night, its most powerful direct attack on Israeli land to date, in a dramatic escalation of regional tensions...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:35:19 +0000
Several Iranian missiles hit various areas in Israel

ALBAWABA - About seven ballistic missiles hit various areas in Israel after an interception failure, Channel 13 reported on Friday evening...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:32:57 +0000
Iran’s war response begins: “Crushing Blow” rolled out in stages

ALBAWABA - Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and armed drones toward Israeli targets in a significant escalation, declaring the start of a "crushing response" to Israel's recent assaults...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:58:54 +0000
Iran rises red flag of revenge: What does It signal?

ALBAWABA - Iran has signaled a severe reaction to Israel's recent military attacks that killed senior Iranian commanders and scientists by raising the symbolic red flag of revenge above the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom...

Kuwait

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:30:59 GMT
Kuwait's Clean Fuel Project costs higher than expected

Spending up by $290mln

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:21:25 GMT
Kuwaiti firms to set up leisure hubs, mall in Saudi Arabia

These projects aim to support the Eastern Province’s tourism, entertainment, culture, education, health, sports, environment, and privatization sectors

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:30:17 GMT
Kuwait reports 3,324 COVID-19 cases

The total number of cases in Kuwait is 593,889

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:59:28 GMT
Kuwait's Agility confirms rejection of John Menzies takeover bid

The Boursa Kuwait-listed company confirmed that the reported $636mln proposal by its subsidiary National Aviation Services has been rejected by the British firm

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:30:03 GMT
Kuwait reports 3,463 COVID-19 cases

The state news agency KUNA quoted the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health as saying that the new figures took the total cases to 590,565, and deaths to 2,514

Kuwait Times

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:14:51 +0000
Medics, students stand in solidarity with Palestine

KUWAIT/NEW YORK: Medical staff in Kuwait stood for 15 minutes on Thursday in a show of solidarity and support with the Palestinian people. During the event, the medical professionals also denounced the Zionist occupation’s vicious bombing of Ahli A...

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:10:22 +0000
Palestinians await aid trucks; Sunak meets Bibi, MBS

GAZA: Palestinians in war-torn Gaza on Thursday eagerly awaited the arrival of aid trucks promised in a deal struck by US President Joe Biden, as the Zionist entity’s military kept up its bombardment of targets in the Hamas-run enclave. Egyptian st...

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:06:47 +0000
Egypt, Jordan slam ‘collective punishment’

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II condemned the “collective punishment” of Palestinians in Gaza as they met in Cairo for talks on the Zionist-Hamas war. Ahead of the meeting, the Jordanian royal court ...

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:04:10 +0000
Kuwait FM receives newly appointed ambassadors

The post Kuwait FM receives newly appointed ambassadors appeared first on Kuwait Times.

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:51:29 +0000
Kuwait Times Friday, October 20, 2023

Daily E- Paper – Kuwait Times / Click above icon to download full news paper The post Kuwait Times Friday, October 20, 2023 appeared first on Kuwait Times.

Lebanon

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:31:07 GMT
PROJECTS: UAE's ALEC, Lebanon's BUTEC forge JV to target industrial projects

New alliance to focus on utilities, industrial and environmental projects

Libya

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:19:25 GMT
Bal 2025 - Al Ahli Tripoli, Al Ittihad Secure Semifinals Ticket

[New Times] Egypt's Al Ittihad and Libya's Al Ahli Tripoli are the first two teams to secure the ticket to the semi-finals of the playoffs of Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025.

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:43:40 GMT
Seal Libyan Sites of Rights Violations, Says UN Rights Chief

[allAfrica] Geneva -- United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has expressed shock after the revelation of gross human rights violations at official and unofficial detention facilities run by Libya's Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA) fo...

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:55:55 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 5, 2025

[allAfrica] Former Zambia President Lungu Dies

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:45:12 GMT
'Our Worst Held Fears Are Being Confirmed' - Dozens of Bodies Discovered in Libya Mass Graves

[UN News] Dozens of bodies have been discovered at official and unofficial detention sites in Libya. The grim findings confirm deep concerns about abuse and torture at the facilities, according to the UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:01:24 GMT
The Guns Are Again Ablaze in Libya

[People's Dispatch] A fragmented Libya faces internal violence, funded by foreign powers interested in controlling Libya's future oil production.

Morocco

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:31:34 GMT
Harambee Starlets Motivated By Morocco Thrashing to Become Better

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Harambee Starlets striker Violet Nanjala believes the team will get better despite Wednesday's 5-1 thrashing by Morocco in an international friendly in Marrakech.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:01:24 GMT
UK and Kenya Endorse Morocco's Autonomy Plan, Undermining Western Sahara's Right to Self-Determination

[People's Dispatch] In a controversial shift, the UK and Kenya recently endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara in return for investment deals, disregarding the Sahrawi people's internationally recognized right to self-determination.

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:18:04 GMT
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2025™ - Morocco to Face Brazil in Opening Match

[CAF] The draw for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025™, held on Wednesday in Rabat, set the tone for a highly anticipated edition of the tournament featuring competitive groups and a dazzling, historic opening match between the host ...

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:20:08 GMT
Cosafa Cup 2025 - the Perfect Tune-Up for TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Morocco 2025 Contenders

[CAF] The COSAFA Cup in Bloemfontein, South Africa is more than just a regional tournament--it's a crucial preparation platform for eight teams heading to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:01:24 GMT
Merveille Kanjinga, the Congolese Prodigy On a Mission in Morocco

[CAF] Revealed during the last CAF Women's Champions League--won with TP Mazembe--the young striker took off for Paris Saint-Germain, where she continues her rise At 22, she has become a symbol of hope for an entire nation, embodying the rebirth of w...

Morocco World News

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:36:04 +0000
CNDH Elevates Children’s Voices as Central in Government Legislation

Rabat – The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) in Rabat has brought together children from across Morocco for a two‑day national consultation on June 13 and 14 to strengthen child rights. The event marked the culmination of a year‑long jo...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:54:32 +0000
Maroc Telecom’s Strategic Pivot: Mohamed Benchaaboun Takes the Helm in a New Digital Era

Rabat — Morocco’s central telecom giant is at a turning point, ever since Mohamed Benchaaboun was appointed as Chairman of the Management Board of Maroc Telecom on March 1, 2025. This move transcended a mere change in leadership. It represent...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:15:43 +0000
Two Moroccan Banks Make 2025 Forbes Global 2000 List

Doha – Two Moroccan banking giants, Attijariwafa Bank and Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP), have secured positions in the prestigious Forbes Global 2000 ranking of the world’s largest publicly traded companies for 2025. Attijariwafa Bank, led ...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:10:23 +0000
Iran-Israel Conflict: Iran Fires Hundreds of Retaliatory Missiles on Tel Aviv, Claims Targets

Rabat – Iran and Israeli tensions continue to reach a full breaking point. Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel tonight in response to Israeli airstrikes that targeted Iranian military and nuclear sites yesterday. Meanwhile, I...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:00:16 +0000
Senegal Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara at UN Meeting

Rabat – Senegal has once again confirmed its strong support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as a solution to the Western Sahara dispute. The statement came during a speech by Senegal’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Am...

North Africa

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:23:15 GMT
Egypt: More Than 3 Million Women Examined As Part of 'Maternal and Fetal Health Care' Initiative

[Egypt Online] Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population announced that 3,251,000 women have been screened as part of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's 'Maternal and Fetal Health Care' initiative since its launch.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:23:15 GMT
Egypt: Tourism Ministry Inaugurates New Visitor Centre of Alexandria's Qaitbay Citadel

[Egypt Online] The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has inaugurated a newly equipped visitor centre at the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, enhancing visitors' experience at one of Egypt's most iconic historical landmarks.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:41:46 GMT
Egypt: Travel Rates in Red Sea Boom Despite Regional Geopolitical Challenges - ETF

[Egypt Online] Member of the Egyptian Tourism Federation (ETF) Hossam Hazaa said on Monday, June 9, 2025, that Egypt is witnessing a remarkable boom in tourism rates during Eid Al Adha holiday, especially in the Red Sea region, despite geopolitical c...

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:19:25 GMT
Libya: Bal 2025 - Al Ahli Tripoli, Al Ittihad Secure Semifinals Ticket

[New Times] Egypt's Al Ittihad and Libya's Al Ahli Tripoli are the first two teams to secure the ticket to the semi-finals of the playoffs of Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:15:07 GMT
Africa: Ethiopia Becomes Africa's Top Wheat Producer, Surpasses Egypt Threefold, PM Abiy Declares

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared that Ethiopia has overtaken the status of the largest wheat-producing country in Africa, tripling Egypt's output.

Oman

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:34:57 GMT
PROJECTS: UAE's Diamond Developers, Oman's Omran form JV to develop Phase 1 of Yiti Tourism masterplan

$900mln first phase will span an area of 900,000 square metres

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:30:04 GMT
Oman’s largest desalination company to launch IPO

The Company will offer 40% of its share capital to the public through an IPO

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:30:04 GMT
UK and Oman sign Sovereign Investment Partnership

Today’s signing follows Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s meeting with the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik al Said, at Downing Street in December

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:39:26 GMT
Oman's Barka Desalination to offer 40% of share capital in IPO

Price range set at $0.30-$0.38

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:30:03 GMT
Oman’s Al Maha receives three ISO certifications

Commitment to adhering to the highest international standards of quality

Oman Daily

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:18:54 +0000
Coronavirus Update: Oman to bring back travellers from Shiraz in Iran

MoFA has announced that Oman's embassy in Tehran is following up on citizens in the Islamic Republic.

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:16:28 +0000
Omani travellers from Iran to arrive shortly

Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated its embassy in Tehran has confirmed its communication with Omanis present in Iran.

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:46:25 +0000
Manafa’a teams get ready for business

The four winning teams will be announced on 1st October at a ceremony at the Oil and Gas Institute.

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:39:46 +0000
2,140 citizens employed in tourism sector from January-August 2019

The data shows that 16,487 people were recruited in the sector until the mid of 2019.

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:30:07 +0000
Arab Foreign Ministers discuss regional situation during meeting in New York

The sultanate’s delegation was led by H E Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs.

Oman Region

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 05:42:06 +0000
Assad allies vow to keep battling 'terrorism' in Syria

Russia and Iran are Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's closest allies, and label all opponents of his regime as "terrorists".

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 06:55:22 +0000
Regime strikes kill 28 civilians near Damascus: monitor

Air strikes by Syrian warplanes on a rebel-held region near Damascus killed at least 28 civilians on Monday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said.

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 06:51:16 +0000
Syrian people do not want Assad in power: US envoy to UN

The future of Assad has been the key stumbling block in negotiations aimed at ending the six-year war in Syria.

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 04:46:25 +0000
Clashes in Syria capital after surprise rebel assault

The attack comes just days before a fresh round of UN-brokered peace talks in Geneva aiming at ending Syria's six-year war.

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 05:01:45 +0000
Egypt arrests senior judge amid corruption probe

Egyptian authorities on Sunday arrested a senior judge as they press a rare investigation into corruption at a top court, judicial sources said.

Qatar

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:31:43 GMT
Qatar Petroleum acquires stakes in offshore exploration blocks in South Africa with TotalEnergies

Company acquires stakes in three blocks

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:00:06 GMT
100% of hotels in Qatar now ‘clean certified’

Qatar Clean certified hotels and restaurants can operate at limited capacity and serve fully vaccinated individuals

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:26:54 GMT
ABB to set up charging infrastructure for Qatar's e-bus fleet

Qatar aims to have 25 percent of its public bus network operating on electricity by 2022

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:00:04 GMT
Qatar Investment Authority cuts its stake in Credit Suisse

The stake reduction means that QIA may no longer be the Swiss bank’s largest shareholder

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:37:00 GMT
Qatar International Islamic Bank mulls 100% foreign ownership

Move needs regulatory and shareholder approval, says board

Qatar Doha News

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:30 +0000
From entertainment to mango festival: five events and activities to check out this weekend in Doha

Qatar’s post-Eid weekend is packed with family-friendly fun, from LEGO shows and mango tastings to samba parades and snow circus performances. The Eid Al-Adha break might be over, but the… (The post From entertainment to mango festival: five ...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:47:06 +0000
Qatar condemns Israeli strikes on Iran as flagrant breach of international law

Qatar condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran as a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of international law, urging urgent international action to prevent further conflict. Qatar has issued a strong… (The post Qatar condemns Israeli strik...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:25:43 +0000
Qatar shift focus to October play-offs for World Cup 2026 spot

Julen Lopetegui’s side will go to the October play-offs with renewed hopes of sealing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following a rather disappointing third round of Asian… (The post Qatar shift focus to October play-offs for World Cup...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:24:46 +0000
Qatar top in Middle East for sustainable value creation, sixth globally

An index aimed at measuring long-term economic and human development prospects has ranked the Gulf nation as sixth-best globally. Qatar has been ranked sixth in a political economy index measuring… (The post Qatar top in Middle East for sustain...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:17:14 +0000
‘Resonating far beyond’: Lolwah Al-Khater highlights Qatar’s cultural diplomacy through Years of Culture

Al-Khater also tapped into YoC’s future vision as Qatar establishes “itself as a hub of ideas, people, perspectives and possibilities”. Qatar’s Minister of Education and Higher Education, Lolwah Al-Khater, has… (The post ‘Resonati...

Sahara Reporters

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:34:19 +0000
Thousands Of Ukrainians Sign Petition To Give Embattled UK Leader, Boris Johnson Citizenship, Make Him Prime Minister Of War-torn Country

Boris Johnson Amidst political disturbance due to the Ukraine-Russia crisis, Ukrainians are signing a petition to grant the United Kingdom’s outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson citizenship and make him the Prime Minister of the war-torn c...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:27:40 +0000
Why Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Sent Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong To Jail

Facts have emerged as to why the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State High Court, Justice Ekaette F. F. Obot sent human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong to one month in prison. SaharaReporters reported earlier that Justice Obot allowed armed policem...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:22:38 +0000
BREAKING: Nigerian Senate To Invite Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over Rising Inflation, Naira Devaluation

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday said it would invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over rising inflation and naira devaluation which have made lives difficult for Nigerians. The senators lamented that the exc...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:15:28 +0000
BREAKING: Nigerian Senate To Invite Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over Rising Inflation, Naira Devaluation

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:09:52 +0000
BREAKING: Nigerian Senate To Invite Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over Rising Inflation, Naira Devaluation

Sahara Reporters Latest News

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:34:19 +0000
Thousands Of Ukrainians Sign Petition To Give Embattled UK Leader, Boris Johnson Citizenship, Make Him Prime Minister Of War-torn Country

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:27:40 +0000
Why Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Sent Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong To Jail

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:22:38 +0000
BREAKING: Nigerian Senate To Invite Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over Rising Inflation, Naira Devaluation

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:15:28 +0000
BREAKING: Nigerian Senate To Invite Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over Rising Inflation, Naira Devaluation

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:09:52 +0000
BREAKING: Nigerian Senate To Invite Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over Rising Inflation, Naira Devaluation

Saudi Arabia

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:30:57 GMT
US-based EV manufacturer Lucid to set up first overseas plant in Saudi Arabia

The plant would be located in King Abdullah Economic City

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:40:15 GMT
Saudi Arabia's Nahdi Medical set to raise up to $1.36bln in IPO

The offering's price range was set at 119 riyals-131 riyals a share

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 04:20:09 GMT
Saudi Arabia's actual budget deficit in 2021 narrows to $19.6bln

Revenues for the year stood at $257.6bln, up by $9.6bln from the estimates in December

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:36 GMT
UAE's Tabreed to enter new markets this year: CEO

Company also looks to expand presence in existing territories, including Saudi Arabia

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:54:16 GMT
Investors pump $1.48bln in Saudi industrial projects in Q4

Small industries accounted for more than half the total projects

Syria

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 09:36:07 GMT
Saudi, Russia focus on rebalancing oil markets

King Salman holds talks with Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:00:32 GMT
Women, girl empowerment centre opened at Azraq refugee camp

The new centre will empower Syrian refugees

Times of Israel

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:01:49 +0000
‘We will prevail’: Caitlyn Jenner drinks wine in Tel Aviv bomb shelter amid Iran missiles

Transgender activist, in Israel for Tel Aviv's now-canceled Pride Parade, goes to Nova site, Tekuma and Kibbutz Be'eri in Gaza border area The post ‘We will prevail’: Caitlyn Jenner drinks wine in Tel Aviv bomb shelter amid Iran missiles ...

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 02:13:51 +0000
US lawmakers offer sweeping support for Israeli strikes on Iran, though some critical

Isolationist GOP senator calls to oppose 'the Neocons’ latest plan,' while ranking Democrat on Foreign Relations Committee says Israel's attack endangers negotiations and US personnel The post US lawmakers offer sweeping support for Israeli strikes...

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:29:58 +0000
Netanyahu to Iranian people: We hope our operation will clear path to your freedom

In video, PM urges Iranians 'to unite... by standing up for your freedom,' tells them that Israel is fighting 'the murderous Islamic regime that oppresses and impoverishes you' The post Netanyahu to Iranian people: We hope our operation will clear pa...

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:35:11 +0000
US air defense systems, naval destroyer help down Iranian missiles fired at Israel

American officials say second destroyer to begin moving forward so it can be available if requested, as US shifts military resources in Mideast in response to the strikes The post US air defense systems, naval destroyer help down Iranian missiles fir...

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:02:09 +0000
Damage to Iranian nuclear sites so far doesn’t appear significant, say experts

They note there is no visible evidence yet that Israel has hit underground facilities; head of UN atomic watchdog reports above-ground enrichment plant at Natanz was blown up The post Damage to Iranian nuclear sites so far doesn’t appear signif...

Tunisia

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:04:57 GMT
President Kais Saied Meets Member of Political Bureau of Communist Party of China

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Thursday afternoon at the Carthage Palace Li Shulei, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Committee's Publicity Department, ...

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:13:37 GMT
Head of State Mandates Comprehensive Agricultural Land Audit

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Monday at the Carthage Palace Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh. The meeting marked the 61st anniversary of Law No. 5, dated May 12, 1964, concerni...

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:12:24 GMT
Reconstruction of Public Transport Under Focus As President of Republic Meets Transport Minister

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 13 -- President Kais Saied met on Monday Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, at the Carthage Palace.

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:11:58 GMT
President Kais Saied Demands Top Priority for Social Justice

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied emphasised during his meeting Monday at Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri, the necessity of addressing all issues within the framework of a comprehensive national vision for ...

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:07:58 GMT
EU Has Abandoned Human Rights in Tunisia

[HRW] In the early morning of April 19, a Tunis Court issued sentences in a mass trial of 40 lawyers, opposition figures, and critics of the president. Thirty-seven defendants were sentenced to heavy prison terms of up to 66 years after just three co...

Western Sahara

Thu, 08 May 2025 04:40:24 GMT
Underfunding Threatens Sahrawi Refugees in Algeria

[IPS] United Nations -- Since the Western Sahara War in 1975, Sahrawi refugees have resided in a collection of refugee shelters in the Tindouf province of Algeria. For over 50 years, these communities have struggled to develop self-sufficiency and ha...

Wed, 07 May 2025 12:15:15 GMT
Cosatu Reaffirms Its Unwavering Solidarity to the People of Western Sahara

[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) met with the Ambassador of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Western Sahara) His Excellency, Mr. M Y Beisat Deich, as part of our ongoing commitment to international solidarity and the ...

Fri, 02 May 2025 12:47:42 GMT
Morocco Deports 2 Journalists Trying to Enter Western Sahara

[CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Moroccan authorities to stop suppressing independent reporting from the occupied Western Sahara, after two Italian freelance journalists became the latest to be deported from the dispute...

Yemen

Sun, 27 May 2018 03:28:53 GMT
Drone flying towards Abha airport destroyed by Saudi-led coalition

The “Qassif/Ababeel” drone was trying to target the civilian airport

Wed, 23 May 2018 11:23:00 GMT
Banque Audi: MENA Weekly Monitor (19-May-18)

This is a PDF report.

Wed, 23 May 2018 09:00:28 GMT
Oman, Yemen on alert as tropical cyclone nears

The landfall is currently expected between the border of Oman and Yemen.

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