CIA, Mossad chiefs meet to ‘advance’ hostage release deal
Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said Israel was preparing for "all possible operational scenarios" during Ramadan, and that it plans...Geostrategy
High inflation leaves Nigeria struggling ahead of Ramadan
Lagos, Nigeria - The holy fasting month of Ramadan begins early next week in Nigeria, with the worst economic crisis in...Culture & Society Economy Geostrategy
Saudi Arabia and Tunisia sign energy agreement
The MoU encourages holding joint seminars and training courses on renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation.The MoU covers the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation, and includes cooperation on management of renewable energy
The MoU aims at exchanging information and expertise between the two countries in these areas through related research and studies as well
DEWA officials visit US to strengthen ‘joint relations’
Led by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), a group of DEWA...Al Tayer’s delegation included Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence, Marwan bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation
The delegation visited the Kennedy Space Center, which is operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Iran proposes ‘Joint Economic Union’ with Latin American countries
Iran has said there is a possibility of establishing a 'Joint Economic Union' with Latin American countries, particularly with Cuba,...Iranian Vice President for Economic Affairs Mohsen Rezaei put forward the proposal in his meeting with the Cuban President Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez.
President Diaz emphasized the need for expansion of comprehensive cooperation with Iran.
UAE and Nepal to boost ties in areas of common interest
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, has discussed with Krishna Prasad Dhakal, Ambassador of Nepal to...During the meeting held at the ministry in Abu Dhabi, Al Awar stressed the importance of strengthening relations between the UAE and Nepal in areas of common interest
The Nepalese ambassador, in turn, lauded the measures and initiatives implemented by the UAE government to confront the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic
Abbas meets al-Sisi, discusses bilateral cooperation
The two met on the sidelines of the 4th edition of the World Youth Forum being held in Egypt's Red...The two met on the sidelines of the 4th edition of the World Youth Forum being held in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh
Abbas briefed Al-Sisi on the latest developments in the Palestine-Israel conflict and human rights violations against the Palestinian people in the occupied territories
Jordan-US discuss bilateral cooperation, strategic partnership
Jordan Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held talks with state department officials on the new MoU on the strategic partnership between...Jordan Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held talks with state department officials on the new MoU on the strategic partnership between the two countries
Safadi is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, a number of senior US administration officials from the State Department
Iran nuclear talks proceeding too slowly, says France
On Monday Iran's foreign ministry spokesman had said that efforts to revive 2015 nuclear agreement had made "good progress."On Monday Iran's foreign ministry spokesman had said that efforts to revive 2015 nuclear agreement had made "good progress"
The 2015 deal offered Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme
Sharaka and UK Abraham Accords Group sign agreement
Leaders of the UK Abraham Accords Group and Sharaka will sign a cooperation agreement at a private event at the...Dr. Fox is leading a delegation of British MPs to see first-hand the impact Abraham Accords is making on trade and industry, religious and cultural cooperation
The UK Abraham Accords Group and Sharaka will work to identify influencers from the Abraham Accords countries in the media, society, academia, business, and other fields
Covid and its effects continue to pose threat to world: WEF risks report
The Global Risks Report 2022 released by the World Economic Forum said vaccine inequality and a resultant uneven economic recovery...In the poorest 52 countries—home to 20 percent of the world’s people—only 6 percent of the population had been vaccinated so far.
By 2024, developing economies (excluding China) will have fallen 5.5 percent below their pre-pandemic expected GDP growth,
Lebanon looks to import gas from Egypt
Mikati held a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly in Sharm El-Sheik on Monday.Mikati held a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly in Sharm El-Sheik on Monday
Dr. Madboulyr informed Mikati that Egypt was preparing a shipment of medical and food aid to be sent to Lebanon by sea
