EU lawmakers back push for action against Israel over Gaza
The EU chief said Wednesday in her keynote annual address to the European Parliament that she would propose those steps...Geostrategy
Iran, IAEA sign cooperation framework in Cairo after suspension following Israeli strikes on nuclear sites
The agreement was signed in Cairo by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi,...Geostrategy
Hamas weighs Gaza truce as fighting nears fifth month
The Gaza health ministry said that at least 127 people were killed in Israeli strikes in the previous 24 hours...Blinken will begin his trip in Saudi Arabia before visits to Israel, Egypt and Qatar
The war has also sent regional tensions soaring, with a surge in attacks in the region
WEF24: Gulf cities spearhead global investment surge
GCC cities such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh showcase dynamic growth, rivalling global metropolises, says Julien Hawari, CEO &...GCC cities such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh showcase dynamic growth, rivalling global metropolises, says Julien Hawari, CEO & Founder of Special Edition and Million.
He attributes the Gulf's economic boom to transformative business and government practices, and inclusive policies that promote diversity and attract international talent.
RTA inks agreement to develop entry/exit points for Dubai Harbor
DUBAI, UAE - The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of the Emirate has entered into a strategic partnership with ‘Shamal...The bridge extends from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, an exceptional seafront district that hosts the region’s marina.
RTA would construct a bridge of two lanes in each direction spanning 1,500 meters and accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour.
Arab Israelis let out of Gaza recount ‘terrifying’ journey
JERUSALEM - When Fatima, an Arab Israeli married to a Palestinian from the Gaza Strip, fled Israel's bombardment of the...The majority of the Palestinian population, around 760,000 people, either fled or were forced from their homes during the first Arab-Israeli war.
According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, there are more than two million Arab Israelis today, accounting for 21 percent of the population.
Jordan’s EMRC grants approvals for EV charging infrastructure
AMMAN, JORDAN - The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) has issued over 300 authorizations for the installation of electrical...EMRC records indicate a distribution of 49 publicly accessible charging stations alongside 14 privately owned stations.
The capacity for the installation of multiple charging units at a single site, with 230 charging facilities holding establishment permits.
Parisians vote in anti-SUV parking and pollution referendum
Paris, France -- Parisians were voting on Sunday in a referendum on tripling parking costs for hefty SUV-style cars, a campaign...Some 1.3m people in Paris are eligible to cast their ballot on the change, which would see cars weighing 1.6 tons or more charged $19.50 per hour for parking in central areas.
Fully electric cars would have to top two tons to be affected, while people living or working in Paris, taxi drivers, tradespeople, health workers and the disabled are exempted.
Number of visitors to Qatar rises 31.9 percent in December, says report
DOHA, QATAR - The total number of inbound visitors to the country reached about 519 thousand in December 2023, recording...Qatar Monthly Statistics bulletin said the highest number of visitors was from the Gulf Cooperation Counci at 33 percent.
According to the bulletin, the total number of registered new vehicles in December 2023 has reached 3,390 new vehicles.
Hamas weighs Gaza truce as Israeli onslaught nears fifth month
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne was in Egypt and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expected in the region in...Sejourne said he he told Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi of France's desire "for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and restarting talks for a... two-state solution".
Experts and rights groups told AFP that Israeli forces have destroyed buildings near the border in an attempt to create a buffer zone inside the Palestinian territory.
Turkey commemorates last year’s deadly earthquake
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Turkey on Tuesday holds pre-dawn vigils for the loss of more than 50,000 people -- and parts of...Grieving Turks are still coming to terms with how a 7.8-magnitude tremor could upturn the lives of millions of people in a matter of seconds.
An updated toll released on Friday showed that 53,537 people had died across 11 southeastern provinces officially designated as the disaster zone.
Houthis vow response after US, UK strike dozens of Yemen targets
Saturday's strikes hit "36 Houthi targets across 13 locations in Yemen in response to the Houthis' continued attacks against international and commercial shipping...The joint air raids in Yemen late Saturday followed a separate wave of unilateral American strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria
It is the third time that British and American forces have jointly targeted the Houthis, whose attacks in solidarity with Palestinians have disrupted global trade
