The Brazilian foreign ministry said it has also recalled its own ambassador from Tel Aviv for consultations, after Israel summoned the Brazilian envoy and declared Lula "persona non grata" over his remarks on Sunday. The president said the conflict in the Gaza Strip "isn't a war, it's a genocide".

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates--Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur on Saturday threw her support behind the potential staging of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, urging critics to be "more informed" on the Kingdom's interest in the sport. Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist and former world number two, said she...

Washington D.C., US--– Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the US, Reema Bandar Al-Saud, has expressed disappointment with recent media criticism of the kingdom's hosting of the Women's Tennis Association Finals and broader issues concerning women's rights in Saudi Arabia. In response to an opinion piece published by The Washington Post, she...

Manama, Bahrain-- Bahrain and Germany have held discussions to boost ties in the health field as the two countries seek to deepen overall ties. In this connection, Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Health (SCH), met, in the presence of Dr. Jaleela...

Manama, Bahrain-- Bahrain and the European Union (EU) have held discussions to boost cooperation in various domains, including the energy sector. In this regard a meeting took place in Manama between Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs and Christophe...

The UN chief was informed about the decision by the country's ambassador to the UN, saying Sudan was terminating the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) with immediate effect. According to the UN chief's spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, the mission's mandate was scheduled to end on December 3.

Turkey has hardened its attitude toward both Israel and its Western supporters, particularly the US, as the relentless Israeli attacks on the besieged enclave of Gaza sent the death toll among Palestinians shockingly up. Turkey's decision came on the eve of what promises to be a difficult visit to Turkey...

Dubai, UAE-- A day after Bahrain's parliament announced that its ambassador to Israel is being recalled, the Jewish state said it had not been informed about such a move, adding that relations with the Gulf state were “stable”. According to Israel's Foreign Ministry, the country has not received any “announcement...

ABU DHABI, UAE - Trade between the two countries is on an upswing with volumes this year expected to surpass that of last year, Radha Krishna Panday, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). He said that the UAE has created a value-added platform that...

Tehran, Iran--Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi believes the expansion of ties between Tehran and Riyadh will be effective in strengthening regional cooperation and solving the problem of the region and the Islamic world. The president made the remarks in a meeting with Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, the newly appointed Saudi Arabian...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Trade between the UAE and Zimbabwe touched $2 billion last year as the bilateral relations between the two countries have strengthened in recent years. According to Lovemore Mazemo, ambassador of Zimbabwe to the UAE, the trade relations between the two countries are poised to grow further. The...

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - The probability that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will launch a ground operation against Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip is over 50 percent, Israeli Ambassador to Russia Alexander Ben Zvi said. “A state of war has been declared. During the period of a state of...

With Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip showing no sign of any let up, and death toll touching 1,900 people, Russia has called for a "humanitarian cease-fire" in the Gaza Strip. Its ambassador to the UN blamed the US for the conflict. The draft resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire...

New York, US--The UAE has announced the launch of a new digital response platform that will support disaster-affected countries to quickly and efficiently communicate their humanitarian needs to the international community.The UAE made the announcement during a United Nations Security Council open debate titled “Maintenance of international peace and security:...

Tehran, Iran--Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has termed Saudi Arabia and Iran as the two most influential countries in the region and the Islamic world as he lay emphasis on the need for strengthening relations between the two. The president made the remarks In a meeting with Iran's newly-appointed ambassador to...

Tehran, Iran-- China's ambassador to Iran has affirmed that his country's cooperation with Iran is at its best in various fields, voicing hope that both sides will further improve ties. Chang Hua made the remarks in a Saturday meeting with the governor of the northwestern Iranian province of West Azarbaijan...

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - UAE Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Mohammed Salem Al Rashidi said that the historical relations between the two countries have witnessed remarkable progress over the past few years. This reflects the distinguished friendship between the leaderships of the two countries, and the exchange...

Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Costa Rica have discussed ways to advance bilateral economic relations. The chamber also held fruitful discussions to strengthen commercial and industrial cooperation and investment among the private sector organizations, institutions, and events within the framework of the friendly relations binding...

ABU DHABI, UAE -  UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Chad Rashid Saeed Al Shamsi on Sunday opened a field hospital in Amdjarass city. The UAE built the hospital in Chad to support Sudanese refugees. The initiative is the result of joint cooperation between three humanitarian entities in the UAE...

Tehran, Iran-- The future of relations between Iran and the United Arab Emirates is promising and in line with the interests of both nations, according to Iran's ambassador to the UAE. "The two countries intend to find ways to have warmer and closer relations in light of developments in the...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Israel is not happy with the restoration of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Riyadh and is actively seeking to disrupt it, Alireza Enayati, Iran's new ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said in an interview with Iran's al-Alam news network. “Many of our friends and brothers welcomed the...

AJMAN, UAE -   Chairman of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Abdullah Al Muwaiji discussed trade and investment opportunities with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the UAE Antoine Delcourt and his delegation. The meeting, held at the Ajman Chamber's headquarters, was attended by Mohamed Ali Al...

ALGIERS, ALGERIA -  Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will visit France in June, his office said Sunday, weeks after a diplomatic spat over a French-Algerian activist. The visit had initially been due to take place in May, but was pushed back to June following a phone call between Tebboune and his French...

The Saudi ambassador's visit seeks to support the prisoner exchange and also to explore venues of dialogue to reach "a sustainable, comprehensive political solution."

AMMAN,  JORDAN -   The Speaker of Jordan's Senate Faisal Fayez met with Arab Parliament Speaker Adel Abdulrahman Al-Asoomi and discussed the ways and means to activate parliamentary work and diplomacy to address the region's common interest. During the meeting, attended by Jordan's ambassador to Egypt Amjad Adaileh, the two sides...

AMMAN, JORDAN -  Chairman of the Jordan Senate's Committee for Arab, International Affairs and Expatriates Hani Mulki, on Sunday discussed with Vice President of French Senate, Helene Conway, the region's key political and economic developments. The two leaders also discussed political changes in the surrounding countries following Arab Spring. Mulki,...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The bilateral trade between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates is expected to double from the US$10.6 billion, according to Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi. The last calendar year recorded a US$10.6 billion in trade “the highest volume Pakistan had in the Middle East and...

TEHRAN, IRAN  - Iran has summoned the Italian ambassador to protest "interventionist" policies, the foreign ministry said late Thursday, a day after Rome called in Tehran's envoy over its response to nationwide protests. The Islamic republic has been gripped by protests since the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini,...

A day after summoning German envoy, Iran called in the British ambassador to lodge protest as demonstrations shake the country. During the last three months, the envoys from Western countries have been summoned fifteen times as Iran believes protests have been encouraged by its foreign foes.

AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan's Minister of Investment Kholoud Saqqaf on Sunday received Indian ambassador in Amman Anwar Haleem for a discussion on ways to cement trade ties between the two countries. The minister briefed the envoy on the investment climate in the Kingdom and potential opportunities in various sectors. She...

Taking offense at France's unanimous vote by lawmakers earlier this week, condemning infringement of liberties and women's rights, Iran's foreign ministry summoned the French ambassador. Iran has been gripped by protests since September over the death in custody of Mahsa Amini after her arrest.

Turkey has appointed an ambassador to Israel after a gap of four years in the latest step towards normalising ties with the Jewish state. Ties between the two soured after Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised Israel's policy towards Palestinians under the previous governments of its new Prime Minister Benjamin...

The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned remarks by Germany's interior minister on the World Cup due to be hosted in Doha. Qatar summoned Germany's ambassador to protest against comments made by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser casting doubt on whether the Gulf state should host the football World...

Taking a serious note of German Interior Minister's comments casting doubt on whether the Gulf state should host the football World Cup, Qatar has summoned Germany's ambassador to lodge a protest. Calling the comments as "unacceptable and provocative, Qatar demanded a clarification.

Taking exception to what it calls interference in its internal affairs, Iran has summoned British ambassador Simon Shercliff to hear a protest over 'meddlesome statements' on the unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Iran said that it rejects and strongly condemns "fake and provocative interpretations".

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has renewed its commitment to continue having a strong partnership with China in order to serve common interests.

Although China has not qualified for the World Cup, but it will still mark its presence in the event with the gifting of two giant pandas to Qatar. In this regard, the country's ambassador to Doha, Zhou Jian said that "Suhail" and "Soraya" would arrive in Qatar in October, ahead...

UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, discussed the growing cooperation between the two countries.

Prime Minister of Jordan Dr. Bisher Khasawneh met Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture Abdul Rahman Al-Mutairi, who is in the Kingdom to head his country's delegation in the 21st Amman International Book Fair.

Tunisia said Saturday it would recall its ambassador from Morocco for consultations, a day after the kingdom did the same in response to Tunisia's president hosting the Polisario movement's head. The Polisario wants an independent state in Western Sahara, a stretch of mineral-rich desert which Morocco sees as a part...

Morocco has taken offense at the hosting of the head of the Polisario movement by Tunisia’s president and recalled its ambassador in Tunis. The Polisario wants an independent state in the Western Sahara, a large mineral-rich area Morocco sees as a sovereign part of its country.

In line with UAE efforts to strengthen relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reported that Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Tehran, will resume his duties in the coming days.

During the meeting, the minister emphasized the UAE's commitment to solidifying its economic and trade partnership with Mongolia to support both countries' developmental agendas as well as their sustainable economic growth.

Secretary-General of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said Kuwait is an important partner in oil explorations sector, urging closer investment relations between both the countries.

Iraq has received 125 antiquities borrowed from Germany, Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahaf announced Sunday. "The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Berlin received 125 artifacts by Susan Bullock from the Institute for Near Eastern Archeology of the Free University of Berlin," Al-Sahaf stated in a statement received by...

Iraq on Tuesday summoned Turkey's ambassador to Baghdad in protest against the new Turkish offensive targeting rebels in the north's autonomous Kurdistan region.

Algeria, which backs the Polisario independence movement in the former Spanish colony, had in March recalled its envoy to Madrid.

Ali Najafi said that during the last Iranian year which ended on March 20, Iran’s exports to Oman were worth 716 million dollars.

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) announced today the provision of urgent and immediate support to support the capabilities of Yemeni medical centers and hospitals. The support is to allocate and provide 30 ambulances and highly equipped urgent response vehicles. https://twitter.com/mediasrcaen/status/1513907517373534208?s=20&t=9W7mUIzFsfuJCh4h8fWDNA...

The Saudi ambassador to Lebanon, Waleed Al-Bukhari, has pledged the kingdom's support to Lebanon and its people during 'tough times.' The Lebanese presidency said in a statement that the Saudi diplomat's remarks came during his visit to the Lebanese President Michel Aoun in Baabda Palace earlier today. Al-Bukhari briefed President...