Envoys push for Gaza truce before Ramadan begins next week
While negotiators in Cairo tried to surmount tough stumbling blocks, fighting again raged in Gaza where the UN warns famine...Geostrategy
BRICS to create blockchain-based payment system: Kremlin aide
Moscow, Russia – BRICS will work to create an independent payment system based on digital currencies and blockchain, Kremlin aide...Geostrategy
98 candidates register for Libya’s presidential poll
Among the most notable hopefuls are Seif al-Islam Kadhafi, the son of slain dictator Moamer Kadhafi, and Khalifa Haftar, leader...Also in the running are former interior minister Fathi Bashagha and Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah of the interim, UN-brokered Government of National Unity.
There are only two women contestants: Laila Ben Khalifa, 46, the president of the National Movement party, and Hunayda al-Mahdi, a researcher in the social sciences.
UAE announces updated procedures for entry through border crossings
The UAE has announced updated procedures for citizens of neighboring countries and those living in border areas, who are repeatedly...GCC citizens need to present a negative PCR test that does not exceed 14 days.
The non-vaccinated persons must present a negative PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours before the date of arrival.
Qatar Fund for Development donates $10m for vaccination in poor countries
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a five-year agreement with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and donated $10 million between...The money will be used to increase access to vaccination in low-income countries.
The Fund will work with the Vaccine Alliance to ensure vaccination for yet-to-be-vaccinated children.
King Abdullah arrives in UAE, accorded warm welcome
King Abdullah of Jordan, accompanied by his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah, arrived in the UAE on a state visit.He was received at Al Bateen Executive Airport by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
Among other dignitaries who received the king were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad
Israel ‘formalizing’ defense ties with Morocco on minister’s visit
The trip comes less than a year after Morocco normalized ties with Israel in a deal brokered by former US...Morocco normalized ties with Israel in December last year
It came soon after similar announcements by the UAE and Bahrain
GCC Unified Military Command’s headquarters opens in Riyadh
The opening was also attended by GCC defense ministers, and GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf.The opening was also attended by GCC defense ministers, and GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf
Al-Hajraf said the opening of the UMC comes as a message of peace and determination to protect the GCC security and stability
Morocco says it rescued 147 African, Asian migrants
In May, around 8,000 North African migrants swam to Spanish from Morocco which resulted diplomatic crisis between these two countries.Morocco became a transit country for African migrants trying to reach Spain
Migrants were traveling in inflatable boats to cross the Strait of Gibraltar
Israel Bill to limit PM’s term passes first reading
"Continuous power in the hands of a single person is bad for democracy," Justice Minister Gideon Saar said."Continuous power in the hands of a single person is bad for democracy," Justice Minister Gideon Saar said
The vote on the Bill which was passed by 66 deputies in the 120-member Knesset would need three readings to become law
Israel, Jordan agree US-brokered solar power for water deal
Ministers from the neighbouring countries inked the US-brokered agreement at a Dubai Expo event joined by John Kerry, the US...Jordan is one of the world's most water-deficient nations and its cooperation on water with Israel dates back to before the two established formal relations
Israel is also a hot, dry country, but its advanced desalination technology has opened opportunities for selling fresh water
Bahrain claims arrest of Iran-linked armed gang of terrorists
Bahrain has been hit by waves of unrest since 2011, when security forces crushed protests demanding a constitutional monarchy and...The ministry gave no further details, including on how many people were arrested or their nationalities.
Bahrain accuses Iran of provoking unrest in the Gulf kingdom, an allegation Tehran denies.
