Death toll in Israeli attack on West Bank refugee camp rises to 4
"Palestine Red Crescent ambulance teams have just transported an 18-year-old young man who was killed by the Israeli occupation forces...Geostrategy
Gaza ceasefire, post-conflict planning on Blinken’s Saudi visit agenda
Blinken is due to travel on to Egypt, which neighbors Gaza and whose envoys have been involved in previous mediation...Geostrategy
Saudi presidency of ARADO Executive Council renewed for 2022-24
The General Assembly of the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO) renewed the presidency of Saudi Arabia for the organization's Executive...The renewal came at ARADO's  57th session held on May 19, 2022, at the organization's headquarters in Cairo,.
The memberships of the UAE, Sudan, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco were renewed.
More than 100 million people forcibly displaced: UN
Russia's war in Ukraine has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100 million for the...UNHCR said the numbers of forcibly displaced people rose towards 90 million by the end of 2021
The figures combine refugees, asylum-seekers, as well as more than 50 million people displaced inside their own countries
Hamas warns against ‘flag march’ in east Jerusalem
At a speech marking a year since an 11-day flare-up in the conflict between Israel and the group that rules...The controversial so-called "flag march" is due to take place next week to mark Jerusalem Day, which commemorates the unification of the city after Israel annexed east Jerusalem
"I warn the enemy against committing such crimes," Haniyeh said
WEF: UAE eyes end to global hunger through innovation
Beside the UAE, other GCC countries that have sent delegations to the Davos forum include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and...Beside UAE, the other GCC countries that have sent delegations to the World Economic Forum include Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar to put their perspectives on contemporary issues.
The forum’s first in-person Annual Meeting in more than two years is being attended by the world’s top leaders from politics, business, civil society, academia, media and the arts.
France sees no EU entry for Ukraine before ’15 or 20 years’
A bid by Ukraine to join the European Union would not be finalized for "15 or 20 years," France's Europe...President Zelensky on Saturday insisted on an immediate start of the process towards full EU membership.
Some EU leaders share France's skepticism about a rapid acceptance of Ukraine's membership bid.
Qatar all set to successfully begin the FIFA World Cup : Official
Qatar is ready for the launch of a safe and exceptional tournament, the Head of the FIFA World Cup Qatar...The World Cup Security officer Al-Mohannadi said all the preparations indicates that the World Cup is a step away from starting.
He said all the countries participating in the World Cup were invited to cooperate with the International Police Cooperation Center.
Winners for Kuwait’s municipal council polls announced
The winners for the 13th Legislative session in Kuwait's eight constituencies were announced Saturday on Kuwait State Television. The Judges...The Judges announced 10 winners and members of the new municipal council.
All the 10 winners will be granted a membership of four years in municipal council.
Qatar Chamber signs deal with Spanish firms to promote trade
Qatar Chamber signed a deal with two Spanish organizations by which it seeks to enhance economic, commercial and trade cooperation...There are about 50 Spanish companies operating in Qatar in various sectors like trade, contracting, services.
Bilateral trade exchange between both countries hit $1.2 billion last year compared with $820 million in 2020.
UAE renews pledge to Palestinian cause for independent state
UAE stressed the need to respect Jordan’s role in caring for the holy sites and endowments in the Holy City...Speaker of the Federal National Council called Palestinian cause "the first and foremost issue" of the Arab world
UAE praised Morocco’s king and said “We also commend the role played by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in supporting people of Jerusalem"
For Iraqis back from Syria, life on hold in ‘rehabilitation’ camp
Iraqi Foreign Minister said his country is determined to repatriate all the families stuck in the Syrian camp after "security...Families of IS fighters in Syrian camp fear returning home as many of them experience community rejection, stigmatization and risk of revenge attacks
According to Iraq's ministry of immigration, around 30,000 Iraqis including 20,000 children remain stranded at Al-Hol camp in Syria
