Israel plans to ‘take control’ of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticism
European Council chief Antonio Costa warned "such a decision must have consequences" for EU-Israel ties, while Germany said it was...Geostrategy
Israel seeks full control of Gaza, won’t keep or govern it: Netanyahu
"We want to hand it over to Arab forces that will govern it properly without threatening us and giving Gazans...Geostrategy
Yemen economy tanks as peace talks make no headway, say NGOs
"While economic challenges are rife across the country, rising inflation and the deterioration of public services are making life unbearable,"...Power cuts in Aden can last 17 hours a day and more than 50 percent of households in government-held areas cannot meet basic food requirements.
The World Food Program warned in August that more than four million Yemenis would receive less food assistance from the end of September.
Qatar begins construction on North Field gas expansion
RAS LAFFAN, QATAR - Qatar's state-owned energy giant began construction on Tuesday on a project to expand production from the world's...There has been mounting demand for Qatari gas as European consumer nations have scrambled to replace lost Russian deliveries.
Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi called the project a "leap towards our country's leadership in the field of energy".
Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to help coral
The pledge comes with coral around the world under particularly acute stress because of record warm seas this year.Marine heatwaves -- episodes of abnormally high water temperatures -- have become more frequent and intense.
Oceans have absorbed 90 percent of the excess heat produced by human activity since the dawn of the industrial age, according to scientists.
Turkey arrests dozens in raids after Ankara attack
The raids across a swathe of Turkey's predominantly Kurdish southeast came two days after a branch of the PKK --...Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said security services had detained 67 "terrorist organization members" across 16 provinces
Turkey on Sunday also launched air strikes against suspected PKK rear bases in the mountains of northern Iraq
‘Left to die’: report exposes horrors at Syria army hospital
Sick prisoners sent from detention facilities to the capital's Tishreen Military Hospital for treatment rarely received any medical attention, according...The latest ADMSP report is based on interviews with 32 people including former detainees, security personnel and medical staff, as well as leaked documents
According to the report, inmates who died in custody from torture or poor conditions, particularly at Sednaya, were taken to the Tishreen hospital and then to "mass graves"
Growing IT outlays intensify MENA’s transformation
The region's IT spending is set to rise by 4% to $183.8 billion in 2024, with software and IT services...The region's IT spending is projected to rise by 4% to $183.8 billion in 2024, with software and IT services witnessing double-digit growth
This surge aligns with the MENA region's push for digital transformation, enhanced cybersecurity, and a focus on generative AI initiatives
EU seeks to protect sensitive tech from Chinese buyers
Brussels is creating a trade armory to protect the bloc from actions by rival countries, including a tool aimed at punishing...EU Commission will publish a list of critical technologies it believes Europe must not make easily available to others
MEPs will also quiz the commission about the EU's relations with China after a visit by trade commissioner to China
Second Israeli minister in Saudi Arabia amid talk of normalization
Amid mounting speculation that Saudi Arabia and Israel will normalize ties, the minister traveled to Riyadh for a meeting of...Shlomo Karhi is heading a 14-member delegation, including lawmaker David Bitan and representatives of the foreign ministry
The White House said last week that Saudi Arabia and Israeli were moving towards the outline of a deal to normalize ties
GCC FTA, tech MoU enhance Pakistan-Saudi relations
In landmark developments, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have taken significant strides to enhance their bilateral relations, especially in the economic...In landmark developments, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have taken significant strides to enhance their bilateral relations, especially in the economic and technological arenas.
The GCC and Pakistan signed a historic Free Trade Agreement and MoU, deepening bilateral relations between the two nations from trade to digital transformation and defense
Dubai must possess its distinct emblem, says new decree
Dubai, UAE - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No....The law says emblem can be utilized across various government facilities, documents, websites, and during government events
Private entities may also utilize it, provided they obtain prior approval from the Dubai Ruler or his representative
